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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1904
Page
2
A lyrical plea for lasting love and unity within a troubled courtship. The speaker asks a beloved to share hope and heart, proposing years together despite temperament clashes and the fear of separation, insisting on mutual care and enduring companionship.
Judge L G Kinne reports approximately 7 500 cases from 1 470 Iowa physicians after the state board of control sent blanks to doctors. About 3 600 blanks were mailed. responses may exceed 30 percent. Maryland had 39 percent response earlier. Data support calls for a state hospital for consumptives. public pressure may renew next session.
Jon Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a dire illness with yellowing skin and weakness. Three physicians had given up before Electric Bitters produced a marked improvement after three weeks, allegedly saving him from death and “robbing the grave” of another victim. Available for 50 cents at Frank Nadier’s drug store.
A fragment describes a man carrying an umbrella and deposit book, showing credit with 4 percent interest compounded semi-annually. The text frames difficulties as rain and credit as shelter, urging calm endurance amid economic strain.
The Davenport agency Updike & Co publishes an art folio for St John’s M E church featuring eighty pound enamel color printing and fourteen interior and exterior views. It includes a year book for the forty ninth Upper Town Annual conference, lists 209 visiting pastors with addresses, a membership directory, and pastor notes. Bishop Isaac W Joyce and Dr H H Green are among pictured figures. Rev Fayette L Thomason retires to lead Hunnepin Avenue M E church in Minneapolis.
Charles S. Deneen, Republican gubernatorial candidate, will deliver a speech in Iowa on a condition that Governor Cummins also speaks in Illinois. The Wisconsin request adds that Mr Derzen speak on October 11 at Dubuque to fit dates around trips with Senator Fairbanks, including Rock Island on October 12 and a statewide tour.
The East Davenport Turners society held a regular semi annual meeting Monday night and elected officers for the coming year. Two new members were welcomed and the dance committee reported a successful event. An Oct 29 dance was planned with new arrangements. Officers re elected include Ernst Olin, Bam Oakes, Joan O1 Sen, D. Siemsen, G. Nuenhaus, Hennings and Louis Kuehl.
CAN YOU EATS J. B. Taylor, 4 prominent merchant of Chriesiman, Tex., says he could not eat due to a weak stomach and lost strength. After trying Hodol Dyspepsia Cure, he improved with one bottle and was fully restored after four bottles. The advertisement claims the cure digests food and promotes health, sold by all druggists.
The Homs visitors excursion travels to Ohio Indiana and Kentucky with details via inquiry at the B. and Q. Ticket Office located at 405 Brady Street for information.
A sensational claim reports a lasting asthma cure from Dr Schiffmann. Testimonial letters praise the remedy as the best ever used, with one man reporting relief after years of suffering. Available by mail order with samples and price details for readers.
The Northwest Davenport Turners set a contract for a new gymnasium to be built behind the old hall at about 38 000 dollars. Work will begin immediately and aim to finish in time for winter classes. Officers were elected with all returning except William Bruhn who becomes first speaker.
Preparations for the Iowa State Teachers association gathering in Des Moines are nearly complete. Governor Amor B. Cummins will give the opening day address on Town, Past, Present and Future, with the conference marking the association’s fiftieth anniversary as Henry Sabin leads the day and educators share speeches and reminiscences.
Washington reports the war department released the Vicksburg National Park commission findings. The Iowa commission signed a contract for a state memorial costing 100,000 dollars, while the Tingis commission arranged a memorial at 2,090,000 dollars. An estimated 160,000 dollars is set for next year's commission expenses.
Great bargains on cups and saucers with sale dates Oct 7 and 8. Offers include seven cups and saucers at 69 cents each, another set valued at 109 dollars priced at 49 cents, and additional items at 39 cents. Limited stock, be ready to shop.
In Fort Dodge Ohio a widow, Mrs. M Messerly of 1603 Fourth Avenue South, woke to finding a masked man at her door. He entered, knocked her down, and fled after losing the opportunity for money hidden in a tin box. Neighbors were awakened but the intruder escaped, described with a red handkerchief mask and no captured suspect.
The Iowa telephone mileage rose three and a half times in the past year from 14,043 miles in 1903 to 48,431 miles in 1904, with rural lines driving the increase. The executive council assessment grew to reflect 8,303,126.76 in total property value, including telephones, up from 7,797,487.16, a rise of 1,010,539.60. The rural lines more than doubled in taxable value, while total assessments reached 8,514,000 plus a final figure of 2,280,000 in some components, contrasting with 24,086 miles in 1903 and 45,931 in 1904.
The annual mission festival took place Sunday at the German Lutheran church of the Obie synod in Pomeroy Ia A large crowd from nearby Masson and other towns attended A collection of 125 was raised for German Lutheran missionaries Refreshments were served and services occurred before and after dinner Home pastor Rev H Meyers was assisted by Rev J D sleyers in the forenoon Rev Schmidt of Des Moines and Rev Herrewly of Bmins an in the afternoon
The Sioux City ministerial association opposes Woodward and Burgess effort to keep the Grand theater open on Sundays. Sonsa's band delivered two concerts yesterday and a tramp show is announced for next Sunday. Palace theater has run seven days a week for two weeks without interruption.
Fragmented ad lists a 7 room house on Main north of Locust with sewer and water for 3,500. a 2 room base near Twelfth and Scott with city water for 2,600. 80 acres of land near the city with good improvements for 8,000. a new Union Street house near Central Park for 6,500. and over 8 houses at rents from 10 to 18 dollars with sewer and water. Insurance offered and property listings invited.
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