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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1904
Page
2
The article notes Hearvach university enrolls its biggest class to date while other colleges echo the sentiment. It mentions a Massachusetts physician formulating aging rules, fairs, and various global musings from immigration figures to wartime property ideas, ending with a critique of life-preserver fraud tied to a Camden supplier and the Slocum disaster.
England and Wales marriage rates discussed as indicators of national prosperity. Figures for 1901 show high celibacy among men and women and changing marriage rates since 1881, with widowed percentages noted. A lighthearted guard’s joke about Roosevelt and a note from Booker T. Washington appear alongside the statistical prose.
In a witty exchange, a professor explains his unconventional hobby as a knife and fork enthusiast. Lady Violet teases about being a sportsman, prompting playful banter and a reveal of his mock credentials.
Des Moines October reports from State Horticultural Society Secretary Greene indicate Iowa fruit yields are markedly higher than last year. Apples and winter apples rise to 60 percent plus of a full crop, with state and foreign markets shaping better prices though overall returns are modest. Pears and small fruits also improve while regional weather aided growth, des incidences noted across New York to New England.
An old time ad offers Hall's Catarrh Cure for one hundred dollars and promotes internal relief. It lists CHEREY & Co of Toledo as purveyors and cites testimonials. Claims of reliability are backed by Wal ding Kinnan Marvin and other wholesale druggists.
In Douglas township farmers report a 14 October incident involving a man who appeared at three schoolhouses over two days, exposing himself to students and teachers. A 15-year-old director’s daughter fled, another teacher fought him with a hatchet, and a third sighting occurred six miles away. He remains unidentified and locals vow rough action if caught.
Secretary Taft reviews a Manila cable about an independence meeting to be held next Sunday. He asserts the gathering will be peaceful and that the government will not interfere. Speaker San diño and the governor addressed recent meetings with no harm or violence reported.
True to its promise the Inside Inn at the World's Fair grounds offers vast, cool comfort with 2257 bedrooms and dining halls for 2500. Rates range 1.50 to 7.00 daily on European and American plans. Readier reservations offered by mailing a postal card for full details.
Hazel Wagner aged 12 and Fred Kisusegser aged 18 eloped to Chicago after their families opposed their marriage. Disguised as a man the girl rode a freight out of town but was captured and reunited with her family. Police planned to bring them back to Afton and wed soon under local authorities. Hazel had been active in church work and Sunday school, while Krauseger worked on the railroad and stayed with the Wagner family before the elopement.
The Southern District Synod of the German Lutheran church adjourned after electing officers for next year. Rev H Jupsen of Des Moines named president Rev H Strugies Sharon Center secretary Rev J Dodson Wilton Junetian Oshuiosa treasurer. A report from Rev ReMemund Muscatine covered work at the orphans home and the home for the aged.
A patient from News, Va recovers from inflammatory rheumatism after using S. S. S. for several months. The letter claims relief after three bottles and describes rheumatism as caused by blood acids. It urges readers to write for a free booklet and advice from the Specific Company in Addita.
Fourteen year old Frederick Woodrich was struck by a speeding auto driven by David Anderson on Garfield Boulevard near Wentworth in Chicago. Anderson, owner of the car, was arrested and held at Englewood station after the crash displaced Woodrich and witnesses described the vehicle’s high speed.
In Leese rie Ind W H Brown credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with saving his life after severe asthma attacks. He reports immediate relief and a complete cure with repairs for pneumonia bronchitis throat troubles among many cases. Price 50c and 1.00 with free testimonials offered by Frank Nadler Drugster.
Andrew Carnegie sends a letter to the international peace congress from Shiobo Castle Scotland proposing a four nation alliance Britain France Germany and America joined by minor states to enforce peaceful settlement and ban war, urging a concerted effort as delegates cheer. Roosevelt thanked for initiating a new inter national peace conference. Also an ad for Mrs. Austins pancake flour promises quick breakfast.
A Webster City youth recounted a bloodcurdling dream of Italian thieves and a 22 calibre revolver to explain possession of a handsome shotgun. Police canvassed locals, but as detectives concluded, the boy had bought the gun himself and wove a farcical tale to hide the truth.
Otts Kuhn of Kuhn Loeb & Co testifies before a referee that in May 1901 J P Morgan Co and Kuhn Orb Co competed to control the Northern Pacific railway by buying common stock. He says the panic of March 1901 was not caused by Kuhn Loeb and denies details of who their firm represented in the acquisition.
Two women in Chicago sought divorces in the superior court alleging desertion by their second husbands. Susan A. Steele and Josephine Vodraske reported brief marriages, with claims of threats and attacks. Antoino Otto and Edward Hemmele faced further accusations of threats and knife attacks amid separate separations.
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