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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
6
California growers report higher lima bean prices as farmers store beans for future demand. Wholesale markets expect increased costs and storage delays. eggs price and storage shifts also impact produce trade, with varied wholesale and retail price listings for vegetables and fruits across regions.
A Clark Jewel gas stove or range is a nearly indispensable commodity for quick meals. It shines for morning cooking and can prepare breakfast in under ten minutes, offering practical value for households seeking efficient cooking.
Davenport Gas and Electric Co. notices present terse contact lines with BRADY 7 and two phone numbers 36 and another line abutting company name. The fragment hints at a listing or advertisement for utility services.
A historical note describes students at Mt Varnes College supporting themselves through diverse jobs from Jersey milking to clerking and paper selling. It praises the independent spirit of past alumni and the ease with which the poor can access higher education in this setting.
The Northwestern Felt Shoe Company sues E. H. Martin, president of Martin Telephone Co., amid a district court case to be tried late this week. The landmark suit questions whether stock sold in a 350,000 second issuance after a 100,000 fire loss can be collected, as stockholders contend the plant burned before capitalization.
Menominee Mich Oct 20 Hubert Lacourt of this city was instantly killed at Nathan Sunday by an accidental discharge of a gun while hunting. He stood on a log when the gun fired.
A Pasadena based lecturer and YMCA music director, D M Rugby, vanished after leaving his young wife of three months and her mother relying on public notices. The Star reports Rugby also held positions in Des Moines Kansas City and Des Moines churches. His wife Laurel Campbell mourns in Pasadena while speculation grows about his whereabouts and alleged past ties to church music work.
In Winchester Indiana Ms Mrs M Austin faced a stomach trouble and distressing symptoms. Doctors could not help. She used Dr Kings Life Pills and found relief at once and was completely cured. The medicine was available at Prank Nadler drug store for 25 cents.
In Lewis Iowa Charley Leonard a 14 year old boy west of town was struck in the forehead by a hatchet falling from a tree while a companion chopped vines. The wound required medical dressing and he walked a mile toward home before being found.
The Grand Encampment of the Odd Fellows closed in Macon City Indiana with about two hundred delegates attending. Elected officers include Grand Patriarch W C Kummer Keokuk and Grand Chief Priest J G Mir Det of Beloit. Rebekahs reported a net membership gain to 1012 and 21 new lodges were instituted.
Woodbine Ia firm of Howerth Bros assigns its general merchandise business to EMN Bostwick of the First National Bank. Howerth Bros had operated in Woodbine for three years with W D Howerth in groceries prior years. Poor accounts and bad times led to the assignment, ending their trading activity.
Miss Flora Uri of San Francisco arrived in Bedford on her way home from New York and stayed with Liowel Avery and other Company I members at the Presidio camp. She cared for the boys, visiting daily and providing gifts when wealthy support was given up personal comfort for their sake. Bedford hosts a banquet in her honor as she plans to meet other low boys formerly camped in Frisco and Bedford.
Lincoln Nebraska October 20 The habeas corpus case of Tom Dennison Omaha pokier king seeks escape from extradition to Iowa for alleged involvement in the Shermancliffe diamond robbery. Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments as attorneys challenged the requisition and Iowa indictment copy claiming statute of limitations and alibi issues. Briefs to be filed before a decision.
Tai Afton reports Mrs Gilvease Pherson aged 26 left her husband and secretly joined Charles Burr of Osceola whom she divorced last July. Burr had previously been jailed at Osceola. no formal remarriage ceremony occurred and a child was involved.
Des Moines deputies chase Miss Maud Taylor the shoplifter and diamond felon indicted for shoplifting and forcible borrowing of diamonds. She faked an escape, vanished from Des Moines, and authorities consider bonding actions against her bondsmen while she reportedly fled toward rural areas.
A Philadelphia man named John Oluer recounts a dire illness with sunken eyes and weakness. Three physicians offered little relief until Electric Bitters, used for three weeks, restored his health. He claims they robbed the grave of another victim and endorses the product sold by Frank Nudler's drug store for 50 cents with a guarantee.
Mrs M E Beck a well known Fort Dodge laboring woman was attacked as she stepped from her back door Sunday night choke d into unconsciousness. The assault followed a search of her clothing while she lay in a coma and she could not describe her assailant. Police seek a hold up artist blamed for similar recent robbery style attacks as residents recall her Carrie Nation era actions in driving slot machines from the city.
Pocket tally for Clinton and intermediate points lists Steamers at Davenport and Rock Taina. Applies to January details. Osborne as agent, with dates and further notices following.
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