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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1904
Page
2
A New York Press item narrates Walter Brown's morning mood swing at a hotel dining room. He surveys breakfast offerings with growing impatience, insisting on bacon and eggs while irritated, teary wife Mrs. Brown sits nearby. The scene ends with comedic tension as patrons witness his comical demand.
Sydney amateur astronomer Le Adams proposes a bold view of the Milky Way as a luminous foreground shadow cast by Earth's shadow on distant stars. He argues that apparent nebulae are mere shadows or mountains on Earth, not true celestial objects, challenging gravitation and globular shapes.
Poetic fragmentary piece by Fr. Still Fortunate laments misfortune and notes comfort from mother love and friends. It praises gifts of sunshine and a breeze, mentions women, and counsels men to abandon a creed that life is only worth living through hardship.
The article extols Japan's imperial devotion and national spirit. It portrays Emperor Mitsuhito as central to identity, praising soldiers who die for the empire and the public’s proud, silent grief as they advance. The piece frames patriotism as a divine guiding principle shaping the nation.
The passage argues that fine writing is not restricted to aristocracy but touches common life. It contends style is shaped by everyday readers and moments, from postcard notes to college life, showing language chosen with care and nuance.
A visitor from Chicago seeks a local woman known by her married name but forgotten by him. He describes her as strikingly beautiful with pink and white complexion, seashell ears, lovely eyes, and goddess-like hair, asking a maid to inform the resident he will come down in a moment.
A crowded St Louis hall honored Helen Keller with a speech praising efforts to aid the deaf and blind. Keller, led by President D. R. Francis, entered through a window due to the crush, thanking supporters and urging continued work for the uplift of those with disabilities.
A new progressive cabinet was formed in Lisbon after Monday’s resignation. Premier Luciano Cistrd and ministers Pereten Miranda, Senor Hepresbeim, Sandor Illacn, Senor Alpoim, Senor Moraim, Sebastian Telles, and Jeduarde Coelpo fill key posts as interior, France, foreign affairs, justice, marine, war, and public works. Miranda will temporarily preside over the cabinet.
A crowded streetcar on Harrison Street Hill carries a diminutive colored girl who pays 3 cents for a ride. She reminds the conductor of a 14 year old traveler, prompting a brief, tense exchange before the car moves on in quiet unease.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only proven remedy for catarrh, claiming it treats the constitutional disease internally by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. The creators promise a $100 reward for any failure to cure and invite testimonies, listing Crendy Co. and pharmacists as distributors.
Mr and Mrs George H Cassens of Sterling receive a second warm letter from President Rouger yell congratulating them on becoming the parents of a large family. The 16th child Edith Alice Theodora Roosevelt Cus Ser was recently welcomed into the household.
An outbreak of diphtheria at the Mexico Orphans' Forge in Rochester Indiana causes grave anxiety. One child is believed dead, 25 critically ill, twenty-two exposed. Efforts to check the epidemic have been unavailing.
A legislative contest upheld Representative Wo Bowles as the regular Democratic nominee for the district. The Bolwes Cutler controversy was resolved in favor of Bowles, who should appear on the Democratic ticket. The Cutler action was overruled.
Reports from Council Bluffs to Chicago indicate the Rock Island Railroad may double track the westward route from Council Bluffs to this point next year. The project would widen the line, even grades, and ease curves, with possible links to the Moffat line and the Los Angeles Santa Fe system to create a shorter transcontinental route.
A fragmentary poem recalls first love and the touch of "beautiful hands" in a nostalgic voice. The speaker longs for distant beloved hands, cherishing memories of tender proximity and soothing comfort, with Riley’s Romantic diction shaping the mood.
A fragmented reflection on character and integrity urging men who keep promises, speak freely, and uphold individuality over wealth or crowd pressure. It emphasizes honesty, moral courage, and steadfast opinions above compromise or public gain.
Alliance Insurance plans formation as an adjunct of Insurance Company of North America led by Harry W. Biddle William D. Winsor G Asshetom Curson Charles Platt Jr and Bayard Henry as originators. Capital of 60000 with 500000 surplus and 10 per share par value plus 10 surplus. Will write fire and marine business with North America stockholders offered first subscription.
The advertisement claims a permanent asthma and hay fever cure by Schiffmanns Asthma Cure. Testimonies from Mrs Mary Faders and Mr Frank Guillagte assert long relief and no recurrence after using the remedy for years. Sold by druggists for 1.00, with free samples offered by sending stamps to Dr. R. Schiffmanns, Box 80, St Paul, Minn.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports a disastrous year with 3 787 deaths and 41 243 injuries from railway accidents for the twelve months ending June 30. Passenger losses reach 420 deaths and 3 367 injuries. railroad workers total 3 367 killed and 48 206 injured. Collisions and derailments rise to 11 231, causing vast damage. The figures, while incomplete, underscore alarming trends and reinforce prior recommendations.
Chicago October 21. Justice Grant presided as Miss Emma Stetler faced a rent suit claiming she owed $23.7. Stetler argued bedbugs rendered residence impossible, but the court rejected the defense and she remained liable.
An advertisement proclaims Rickien's Arvica Salve cleanses and cures burns sores bruises cuts boils and rashes. It claims rapid relief and guarantees satisfaction for 25e, signed by Frank Nadler, Drugeist.
A fragment from a humorous exchange shows a couple joking about marriage, divorce, and visitors before parting grimly. The dialogue echoes comic tone and social pressures, with brief lines about weddings, calls, and travel observations.
Mount Sterling Illinois October 21 Rates were dropped after GG Meeker secretary of the Flincis.Fielg Club and O F F Perseh secretary of the Illinois state board visited. They gave Brockman agency until today to correct business through Jacksonville stamping office under penalty of rate changes. Brockman failed to comply. He had promised to avert a rate war to protect other local agents who were promised safeguards if he did not meet his pledge. A wholesale war is now expected by twenty other agents directed at Brockman’s business. He represented the Dubuque Farmers of New York American Central Farmers and Merchants Continental Glens Falls German of Indiana Northwestern National Milwaukee Mechanics and Cincinnati Underwriters, but some have switched suppliers.
Report from Bast St Marie Michigan describes Adolph Laramie shooting Viola Filitraule a 10 year old girl at a Sugar Island township schoolhouse. Laramie fled into woods as a posse hunts him. authorities describe the suspect as possibly insane and dangerous.
Evanston Wyoming October 21 William H Kensington a leading Mormon and United States commissioner at Afton Wyoming has been charged with polygamy.
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