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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1904
Page
3
Washington Star reports a brief exchange where Farmer Cornas sel voices skepticism about political influence, likening it to a machine running politics to a fat point and asking for no change to stop it. The quip reflects rural doubt about political power and reform.
In a San Francisco report dated December 12 a Peru steamer off the Mexican coast reels from slow progress as crew discover a twelve foot octopus clinging to the bow. Attempts to remove it failed until sharks hooks and capstan finally freed the creature. The octopus appeared stunned by the ship’s movement and fled after the struggle losing its catch and line.
Dr Theodore Lewald, commissioner general from Germany to the world’s fair, told the Round Table clubs in St Louis that the day of universal expositions has passed. He urged future expos to be specialized, such as a transportation exposition, arguing that no single fair can fully represent all branches of industry. He noted potential benefits to hosting cities but warned of high costs and shifting focus away from mere entertainment. Other speakers included Cal G. M. Watson and Capt Henry King.
Stricken while paying for life residence, Balthasar Kuba, a 63 year old garden er, came to Cincinnati after seven years of saving and joining the Alcibienin society. He collapsed as he prepared to pay his dues and died soon after at the city hospital. He had immigrated from Germany seven years ago and was unmarried.
Reports from Cappo indicate Mrs. J W Moon in a vault near Blue County exhibits uncanny lifelike preservation after six months since death. Husband J W Toon, a wealthy Blue County merchant, built a concrete dome vault costing $2000 over two months, with air circulation and steel doors, as he mourns and plans for an enduring tomb.
Fragmented marketing copy claims lower prices on artists materials and framed items. It touts guaranteed quality and asks readers to compare with competitors, urging attention to the store’s offerings amid uncertain wording.
A fragment notes the object continuously emitted moisture for weeks then dried and hardened until almost like stone. It preserves the sequence of moisture, drying, and hardening without broader context or identifiers.
Le Claire notes record numerous Davenport shopping trips and visits by residents and guests. Names include Mrs J A Meyser Nellie Joinson Capt E Lancaster Ed Davis Dr Derrance Dr Thos Gamble Adolph Rathmann and many local families with frequent Davenport calls and social visits. A calendar item mentions a Presbyterian bazaar and a local real estate update plus a furnace coat ad.
The fourth diawnd meeting of the State Aislotica ugiety of Missouri elected new trustees for a three year term. Names include Dr. R. He Shannon Warrensburg, Phillip 2 Chapgelt Hansan City, and Jobn Hi. Keywords reference Colubmia, St Joseph, Mary Gwen, and Wanraley Green among others.
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