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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1904
Page
2
In theory there will always be campaigning and spending in politics, with some persons seeing candidates as legitimate prey. The text argues that candidates themselves are the central figures in this cycle and critiques the wasteful use of money in campaigns.
A fragmented verse expresses lingering doubt about love and a challenge to prove devotion. The speaker admires the beloveds spirit, vows honesty, and notes youth’s impact on resolve, ending with a plea or proposal framed as a bold, personal test.
A fragment describes a fad where Monogram letters appear on gloves and wristwear. Dame Pashion sets the pace as fashion writers note monograms can be attached to gloves and other items, offering an affordable style update for followers.
Mins Made Manning author of Uuditt of the Plains recounts a trip to Rome. She tried to find the tomb of Caesi and asked a passerby in broken English for directions, receiving a humorous but apologetic reply about not knowing.
A fragmentary piece offers humorous musings on marriage dynamics and everyday advice. It contrasts modern doubts with enduring affection, noting how compliments and small kindnesses shape long term partnership.
A fragmentary report describes a pivotal rushing play changing momentum in a late game. An athlete with the ball breaks free for a ninety yard run, energizing the crowd and shifting the outcome.
A garbled local notice references sprucing up a room with a fresh coat of paint and a rushed timeline. It mentions limited time to complete the work and hints at a small crew or individual undertaking the task. No clear names or dates are discernible.
Miss May Stotler twenty two a Sunday School teacher at White Church Wynndotte county near Kansas City Kansas frightened by a rubber snake prank at a friend gathering Saturday night lost her sight temporarily and remained nearly blind for four days. Dr G Stemen attended her and her condition improved with time.
Professor Wesley Green, secretary of the State Borderttural society, claims the cabbage snake eats no cabbage and subsists on worms. He notes its repulsive look, camouflage among cabbage leaves, and nonpoisonous nature. The cottage snake is more numerous this year, with eggs and worms passing through stages before emerging.
A comic exchange between Towser and Fido touches on dog supper and social company. Towser dismisses fuss about James entering politics, noting the advantage that politics brings in not needing to watch him personally and how newspapers critique public figures.
Washington dispatch reports the bureau of corporations prepares a critical report on the Beef trust. Investigators probe price fixing, blacklisting, and market manipulation across counties. Officials claim efforts aim to destroy large independents, aided by secret service and labor department agents.
New York October 29 John Morley English statesman and man of letters arrived from Europe. He will be entertained by the president at the White House on November 9 and has long correspondence with Theodore Roosevelt. He praises American institutions and notes the two nations drawing closer in liberal ideals and progress. A humorous item mocks temporary possession of a home.
Rev. Pol. Frey pastor of Mapte it Baylist Church Buffalo New York states he has used Dr Agnew's Catarrhul Powder with best results and recommends it to everyone. He also claims Dr Agnew's Ointment is perfect for skin diseases and piles priced 35c and 24.
A fragmented verse piece questions time and light while scenes of city shadows, clouds, and foreboding prophecy drift through. The text juxtaposes poetry with an abrupt ad section for Richien's Amira Salve and pancake provisions.
Waterloo Iowa October 29 Sperrett Gildwell yesterday afternoon starred for Anamosa with Charles Burns who was sentenced to thirteen years in the penitentiary for the murder of his father in law Bartlet Stone Mr Caldwell placed a special guard over Burns to frustrate an attempted self harm last evening Sheriff Caldwell saw the convict struggling with his feelings and he begged to be isolated and to spend the night alone
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine Restorative as a universal remedy for nervousness fatigue and female weakness. It claims to soothe nerves restore restful sleep and improve vitality, with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to benefit. It includes testimonials about indigestion weakness and recovery under medical care.
In October two suits allege Collins Commission company and W. and Flanders plus J W Collins charged with defrauding by handling 518 head from Beall Ranch and 500 head from Vid Jones Ranch. cattle sold below market then shipped to Omaha and Chicago. about 10000 dollars in profit claimed. Collins denies fraud and says all sales were fair.
In St Louis on October 29 special to the Tri-City Stars the Globe-Wernicke Co of Cincinnati was honored with two highest awards for Elastic Book Cases Filing Cabinets and office appliances.
Newton October 29. Alexander Als Mungurien, described as one armed one legged and one eyed, was hanged at the fell yesterday for the murder of his wife by shooting in their home at Franklin Furnace on August 6 last.
The Philistine offers a fragmentary musing urging consideration and memory of familiar meals and maternal influence as a metaphor for taste and thought.
Quail season begins next Tuesday morning and runs forty five days until December 15. Duck season has been open for some time with variable flights, but will not surge until storms subside. Sportsmen anticipate better shooting this fall as rain and high water declined, boosting quail numbers in the state and neighboring Minnesota and the Dakotas, though chicken shooting remains limited to a few areas.
Commissioner Frederick de Litter Booth-Tucker, nine years leader in the United States Salvation Army, bid farewell in Chicago after a nine year tenure. He announced no successor, promoted Col. Charis Lowton to assist leadership in Denmark, and prepares for world duties in London under Gen. William Booth. Australian detectives note football as useful during weekly hideout days.
The article urges care in feeding children and links healthful meals to pure baking powder. It praises Royal Baking Powder as essential for lightness and flavor in cake, biscuit, doughnuts, and crusts while noting its role in making food wholesome for both young and old.
Grand Rapids, Mich. reports former attorney says ex mayor George R. Perry admitted seeing ten men connected with a water deal and discussed a bribe during lake Michigan water investigation. He testified Perry and the mayor obtained telegrams from a night telegraph operator meant to influence witnesses before the grand jury proceedings.
A memorial service for the late Consul Booth-Tucker, wife of Commander Booth-Tucker of the Silvarian army, was held in Cleveland on the first anniversary of her death with the commander delivering an address.
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