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Newspaper

Tri City Star

Location

Davenport, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1904

Page

6

European sugar price spike and shortages push costs high

European exporters ship large sugar volumes to the United States amid a peak price surge unseen in years. The wholesale sugar price opens at 4.71 dollars, nearly a dollar above last year, with mixed European supply outlook and ongoing wholesale and retail price lists for butter, eggs, vegetables, and other staples.

United States Jol A. Feeney America Buttler Cinitiq Hubbard Pucenix Mill Johnson Ochor Minnesota Timothy Bay Upland Wid Bay

Discovery of serum for spotted fever by bacteriologist

Dr. Arthur J. Wolff of the Hartford board of health reports progress toward an antitoxin for spotted fever found in diphtheria germ. Experiments in Wolff’s lab on various cultures suggest the serum may be produced in the human body, with trials referencing multiple cultures and potential attenuation of the disease agent. The work aims to identify the specific germ and serum interaction to combat the illness.

Hartford Cann Lee Arthur J. Wolff Wartford Board Renillo Wolff Duilitheria Geom Wols Tr. Wolff Dr. Welt

Boarg Approves The Rules Town Mite

The town meeting approved amendments requiring a participant's residence before university participation and a one year residence rule for all athletes with or without a degree from the Nest school. Names listed include Schwinn Moore Atkinson White Stal Griffith Charmers Captain Jones Medochen Leo Murphy Kram Kent and Rory.

Chiensa Avenrind Streft Schwinn Bookwood Moore Atkinson Te White Stalphe Griffth Charmers Captain Jones Medochen Leo John Aturphy White Kram Kent Rorry

Released prisoner receives prize money in Nuerristown

In Nerristown Pennsylvania on a December day John T. Fielsenutt of Priisvilly left jail after a sixty day sentence for negligenee. A delegation presented him with a check for 31.40. He went to sleep in his cab after a collision that killed a person.

Nerristown John T. Fielsenutt Priisvilly Neligenen

Very Low Excursion Rates on Nickel Plate Christmas Travel

Nickel Plate Road offers excursion fares between Chicago and Buffalo for December 24 26 and 31 1904 and January 1 2 1905 with round trips to Cleveland Buffalo New York Boston and eastern points. Modern sleeping and dining cars available with meals in nickel plate dining cars. Departures from LaSalle Street station Chicago City ticket office 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. For details contact John Y Calulan general agent 112 Adams Street.

Nickel Plate Chicago Buffalo Cleveland New York Boston LaSatte St Adams Bt Auditorium John Y. Calulan Adams Thom

German Socialists Urge Neutrality in Reichstag

In a Reichstag session the Socialists pressed for German neutrality amid war talk. Von Vollmar argued the government risks war by arming, urged restraint toward Russia, and warned against secret plans that could provoke a European crisis. He criticized Chancellor von Bülow’s stance as too friendly to Russia and Germany’s long held neutral policy.

Geritn von Vollmar Eteuel Aucaltet von Dielen Kugel William Roosevelt van Vollmar Iar Ruseala Rusaly Tenesa San Valrensi Syea Europe Germany Ruselt Grermitar Ager Rasia Che

Electric Bitters credited with curing indigestion

Mrs S H Newson of Decatur Alabama writes of severe stomach and liver trouble lasting months. After doctors failed, Electric Bitters brought immediate improvement and complete recovery, touted as a remedy for liver, kidney, stomach and bowel disorders. Sold by Frank Nadler, Druggist.

S. H. Newson Decatur Ala Frank Nadler Deuggist

Saloons Petition Fails in Enter County Vote

Enter county voters defeat the reopening petition by 80 percent against the plan, with 5 percent required. The anti saloon league leaders Dr T N McGosh of Des Moines and assistant Molone attended a mass meeting, pledging a $2.9 fund to prosecute breakers.

Molone

Iowa to Meet Webraska final reply on debate in Lincoln

The final reply from Nebraska confirms Iowa will be the home preliminary in Des Moines with Lincoln hosting the final in April. The February time for the Lincoln event remains set and the debate is certain under the terms offered by the debating league. The furmeney question will be discussed in the preliminary.

Town City Des Nebranke Iowa Lincoln Cornhuskers

City to Decide Damages for Davenport Street Improvements

Official notices warn Davenport property owners about sewer and street opening plans in Davenport Iowa. City seeks objections by December 21 144 and outlines the proposed sewer district 14 work with detailed property bounds and assessment method.

Patie Fsa Imik Gil Shah Davenport Son Street Noregular Cormissionens Colles Towit South Street Yavets Division Street Petervaes Park Division 1 Doginnine

Clark Jewel For Quick Morning Meals For Sale

A Clark Jewel is described as an essential commodity usable year round for quick meals. It enables breakfast preparation in under ten minutes when ready. The ad notes it is for sale by a seller, but details are incomplete.

Holiday Rates for Excursion Tickets East of Missouri River

Holiday excursion rates apply to Christmas and New Year travel with round trip fares to points east of the Missouri River. Tickets valid December 24 25 31 1904 and January 1 1905 with return by January 4. For details, contact Chicago office 207 Brady Street or Depot ticket office Faith and Main, phone numbers 66 and 218.

Missouri’ River Chir Oimer Brady Street Depot Ticket Office Sorcer Faith and Main

Davenport Gas and Electric Co. Notice

The Davenport Gas and Electric Co. at 816 Brady T. distributes notices regarding service changes and public inquiries. The short notice references location and a key contact point for customers seeking information.

The Davenport, Gas & Electric Co

Judge Oliver in Onawa Eyes Big Ditch Project

Addison Gilver leads engineers along the proposed improvement ditch to take measurements and gather information for Judge Oliver. The engineers’ evidence is expected to show the impracticability of the plan and be used during the trial of the case.

Onawa Addison Gilver Lant Board of Supervisors Nes Oliver

Prison Sentences From Harrison County Court

Logan Pennsylvania December Harrison County District Court convicts Frank Wilson a tramp for stealing goods from Ed Bradley at Missouri Valley receiving one year at Fort Madison penitentiary. HA Quick tried for hog theft found guilty but not yet jailed.

Logan Harrison County Frank Wilson Missouri Valley Ed Bradley Fort Madison Quick

Aging Burlington railway man dies after illness

Alfred Freeman, a 58 year old veteran freight line agent with the Burlington railroad, died yesterday after a lengthy illness. He served as a long time writer on local railway operations and was well known in the community.

Burlington Alfred Freeman

Madrid Farm Boy Killed in Horse Incident

A young boy, Turny Allen, 12, son of Charles Allen, living three miles south of Madrid, died after being kicked in the head by a horse during an evening visit to a nearby unit. The accident occurred as he was returning home from the farm.

Madrid Dee Turny Allen Charles Allen Livas

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