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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1904
Page
6
An advertisement extols Mothers Friend as a soothing aid for expectant mothers, claiming it reduces nausea and nervousness during pregnancy. It asserts the remedy helps the mother endure the ordeal safely, with testimonials and a price of $1.00 per bottle, offering a free book from The Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
Original notice in Davenport Davenport in Scott County Iowa with Jinx D Petersen as plaintiff seeks quiet title and adverse claim rulings on a described Davenport land tract partly in Mitchells Third Addition and Davenport Homestead. Defendants include Max D Petersen and unknown heirs and devisees with a court date set for January 10 1905 and publication in the Davenport Daily Star.
Notice to Addie Mills Estate Teirs and Legal Representatives and all concerned that on December 6 3001 lots 6 7 8 9 10 in block 36 Town of Le Claire Scott County Iowa were sold for unpaid taxes. Certificates passed through multiple owners and now James A Gamble claims the right of redemption ends nine days after service of this notice.
Anxious parents in the Northwest fear for daughters who left home for city work after sensational reports. Letters ask about the Washington avenue store, private homes, restaurants, and boarding houses. An old officer calls country girls cautious and self-reliant, while reformers about city dangers get little trust. Also a testimonial advocates Electric Bitters for stomach and liver issues.
A Charles City Iowa coroner's jury ruled that Michael Heddens died by his own action, not an accident. He was found at his home after relatives returned, with a gunshot wound to the abdomen and a discharged firearm near his head, indicating self-inflicted harm.
Alice Hamilton of Fort Dodge sues Barrie-Bealey Improvement Company for 30090 over her husband’s death last summer in Council Bluffs. He was killed while digging a sewer trench when braces failed and wood supports toppled onto his neck. Defense moves to Connell Bluffs for trial.
Two teenage boys James Gibbins and James Moran reportedly made a suicide pact over dissolute habits. They were found dead in a Second Avenue house with gas turned on, doors and windows blocked by newspaper. Moran’s mother blamed their loose behavior. authorities presume a remorse driven death.
Davenport buyers show strong demand with good supply across live poultry produce dairy and wholesale items. Prices for eggs butter fruits vegetables and meats are listed with various per unit and per item quotes from local markets and mills.
A Clark Jewel proves a versatile item for year round use as a near instant meal helper. The note emphasizes rapid breakfast preparation and easy readiness, highlighting its value in everyday cooking.
The Davenport Gas and Electric Co. provides contact details and service notice. Consumers are advised to contact Brady at the main office for inquiries and street-level service arrangements.
Reading shows a garbled price list with items like lemons bananas figs walnuts and various nuts, dates, pineapple, coal, and coal products. Several entries include per unit prices and per ton rates, but many words are corrupted or misspelled, yielding an uncertain catalog of commodities and costs.
In Fairfield Iowa a five year old girl, Rubie Martin, died after scalding and burn injuries from finding matches and setting her clothes alight. Her mother and sisters witnessed the accident as the child burned severely, despite family efforts to douse the flames with water. The child, who spoke little during the ordeal, perished later that afternoon as medical aid arrived too late. The tragedy highlights the dangers of matches to young children in the home.
Four election officials faced contempt findings in Denver Connecticut as authorities say ballots were tampered. Proak J Kita fined 1000 dollars and jailed for a year. Joseph Ray and wart O Mellia fined 300 each with months imprisonment. Chas Kolsky spared a larger sentence. Widespread alleged vote manipulation involved fourteen people writing sixty one democrat ballots and seventeen repudiated ballots by sixteen people.
A fragment urges reliance on Buehlen's Amiva Salve for wounds and ulcers. It notes the product is available at Frank Nuud lors Drug Store for 35 cents, amid calls from a distressed reader about health needs in wartime Germany.
Evans alias Bob King, sought for a $157 shortage, was arrested on a Northwestern train in Council Bluffs. American Express recovered $100 in bills and nine five dollar notes hidden in a sandwich. He was jailed for drunkenness and given ten days, then released to return to Buckeye with the express agent.
A Town University band member tuition proposal aims to boost interest by granting free tuition later this year. A faculty member and a mother support the idea, which could be brought before authorities to secure band orientation. The plan mirrors programs at six other universities where it has been successful.
Ottumwa Iowa December 7 Mrs Youn G Huffman aged 64 of 1236 North Court street died last night after severe burns from accidentally setting her clothing on fire while stirring a fire yesterday morning. Neighbors and relatives rushed to help though physicians could do little to ease her agony. She died about 8 90 pm at home after hours of suffering.
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