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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1904
Page
2
A notice reports that Miss Blue and Mr Beard Bure received four licenses to wed in Sioux City. The article also mentions broader items from War Cry and Paris taximeter reforms affecting Paris cab fares and driver practices.
A historical verse vignette traces a courtship and social missteps where a young man overextends his welcome, loses a lover and status, then faces ruin while others chase politics and finance. In a final moral twist, a sinner at death is refused entry for staying too late, echoing the title’s warning.
In Rockwell City Iowa on September 24 Charles Gress a long time resident reportedly abducted a four year old girl and subjected her to assault before releasing her at her home. The suspect a married man with a wife and three children fled eastward with pursuing lawmen and tracking dogs. He is described as a longtime local figure with a history of drinking and ties to a prominent family.
A testimonial from W. J. Philpat of Albany Georgia praises DeWitts Little Early Risers for relieving bilious attacks quickly with pleasant effects. The ad notes the pills are potent and beneficial, claiming they outperform calomel and blue mass. Sold by all druggists.
Rudolph Toll, noted clarinet soloist with the Municipal Orchestra of Boston, visits Davenport to perform a recital at Unity Hall on Tuesday evening Oct 4. He is joined by Miss Pauline Woltmann, Mrs Ludo Bruning Starbuck, and Hugo Toll, with Toll praised by East Coast conductors for his instrument.
The eleventh annual Northeastern Iowa Teachers association meeting in Dubuque October 20 to 22 will feature educators from the Midwest. Notables include Dr Jackman and Prof Sparks of Chicago, President MacLean of Iowa State University, J. F. Rigs and R. C. Barrett, Prof Comstock of Peoria, Prof MacBride of Iowa City, President Seerley of the State Normal School, and Supt Thornburg of Des Moines. The schedule covers receptions, exhibits, and talks on topics like community schooling and uplift of the rural child.
An antique layout touts Millers Nervine as a cure for nerve problems including headaches dizziness and memory loss. It features testimonials from a Bullmore Georgia resident and claims a guaranteed first bottle benefits or money back. Also includes a dense MYC event blur with lectures and addresses by J P Huggett and Dean W S Jackman.
A vintage advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming a one hundred dollar reward if cured and presents F J Cheney & Co as the Toledo firm. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinwan Marvin wholesale druggists and touts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials offered free and prices at 75 cents per bottle. It also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation and catarrh care.
In Denver Colorado on September 24 a small blaze caused acid fumes. Lieut C W Dolloff died. thirteen others including acting chief John Dulmage and Captain Charles Eymann remain critically ill. Ladderman Joan McGlade was misreported dead and is alive. Recovery prospects are very limited for several listed crew.
Fragmentary verse lines hint at romantic desire and admiration for a woman. The speaker notes the prize of her eyes and a hopeful chance to capture a tender elance, while acknowledging uncertainty about the outcome and a playful self-doubt.
Nevada reports indicate Tre Murrie Jade’s reading hotel closed abruptly after Des Moines proprietors E W Jolosh arrived from Des Moines. Guests woke to a “last call for breakfast” and the house shut without warning. The Melosches had run a paria factory business there and invested in improvements. Fray over debts surfaces as Frank Whitinny risks loss on transfer. about $119 reportedly unsettled,问题 likely to be resolved.
LaGrange Georgia man Danforth reports a six month leg sore healed in five days by Huckles's Arnen Salve. He calls it best for ulcers wounds pits with a guaranteed cure, sold by Frank Nadloc for 25 cents.
Official notices from Davenport Iowa announce proposed land appropriation for street use in Scott County and bids for sewer and paving work. Details include locations on Fall Avenue Thirteenth street Ferry street Oak Lane and Main Street cost plat and assessment procedures with deadlines and bid security requirements. Edward Collins City Clerk Davenport issues the notices.
Bioks describes Jones as brave and steadfast though the quote is fragmented The speaker notes Jones lent 110 last year and has not shown fear or vulnerability, asserting a fearless stance amid unclear context
This notice promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children sold by druggists. It claims to cure feverishness stomach disorders teething issues and worm infections, with testimonials and free samples offered by Allen B. Dimeted in LeRoy Nebraska.
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