Colona News Roundup Aug 29 Colona Ill
Colona reports include T W Reese's baby ill Mrs M Hills visiting twin cities Chauncey Corbett threatened with typhoid fever and Paul Sherrill from Moline visiting friends Fannie Weed at Augustana teachers’ institute and several residents visiting or returning from nearby towns The piece notes threshing difficulties dry days and damaged oats plus a local death train incident and a Hood Balm advertisement in the column.
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T. W Reese
M Hills
Twin Cities
Chauncey Corbett
Paul Sherrill
Moline
Colona
Kate
Nelia Grassan
Apple River
Lizzie Milem
Gilchrist
Alva Sherrill
Watertown
Harris
Marguerite
Nina
Tiskiwa
Charles Block
Etta Bucholz
Gertrude Allen
George Allen
Fannie Weed
Teachers’institute
Augustana College
Jennie Winning
Rock Island
G L Ellwell
Bessie
Lotta Sale
Mrs First
Iowa
Burton
Hanna Town
D. S Anodrewartha
Milan
Goebel
Bushind
Carton
Poe
Donor’s Letter Leads to Postal Fraud Tie on Passenger Agents
A damaged OCR text reports a scheme involving a postage envelope bearing a passenger agent’s image. The envelope supposedly linked to a Chicago and Alton Railway passenger agents case. Reading notes suggest security staff blocked a mail act and traced a rider’s address to Price Mo. The report mentions medical treatments and illness amid the confusion.
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United States
Omsjeechioan
Chicago & Alton
N. Eaub
Tariff removal not a remedy for beef and meat trade
Secretary Shaw speaks at Morristie warning that removing tariffs on livestock and meat would not revive butcher shops. He argues packers could dominate, farmers suffer, and foreign packing capacity would intensify. Perry Davis claims 10,000,000 bottles sold in 60 years as a reminder of trusted remedies.
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Mevien
South America
Shaw
Morristie
Perry Davis
Perrys Davis
Bureau County Soldiers Association Reunion in Neponset
Comrades T P Streeter and A M Swengel invite members to the Bureau County Soldiers Association reunion in Neponset Illinois on September 18 and 19 1902. A robust program includes speeches by department leaders local soldiers and citizens. elections occur on September 19 with badges and souvenirs issued. Members urged to recruit comrades and report deaths from the prior year for roster updates.
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T. P. Streeter
A. M. Swengel
Bureau County Soldiers’ Association
Neponset
Ilinois
Staf
van the Hame Company
Regiment of Sooiers
Princeton
Rycoler
Wes Os
Port Byron Boy Buried in Sand Bank Rescue
Willie Clark of Port Byron and friends were digging a cave in a sand bank when a central post gave way and the bank caved in burying him. He was rescued with his wife and others rushing to dig him out, his life saved by the position of his arm.
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Doc Sayre
Cambridge
LE Crompton
Margaret
Port Byron
James Walker
Emil F.xstrom
Marion Walker
Kansas
Exstrom
Homer
Paice
Netody
John Joly
Doreth
Port Kyrontan
Willie Clark
Willie
Quail Open Season Sparks Humane Warning in Illinois
The Illinois open season on quail is in doubt as storms and floods decimate quail populations. Courts may treat quail as partridges, risking extinction if hunted now. Sport writers urge restraint until legal clarity and better future breeding conditions return.
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Illinois
Stubblefield
Hedgerow
Ihaois
Spoon River
Cyvery
Wil Tegean
Nuy Jiu de Zu
A Drainage Plan to Reclaim 40000 Acres of Swamp Land
Rock Island Union reports a proposed drainage district aimed at reclaiming about 40000 acres of swamp land along the upper Rock River. A 30 foot wide five foot deep ditch will run from near Barstow to the river, with a dredge boat to float as work progresses. Estimated cost is 16000 dollars, with farmers expected to recoup costs from the first crop on reclaimed land.
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Jidge
Willam Mo Baors
Coun
Barste
Swoon
Hampton Tooenehip
Thoes
Gsoest
Deen
Nbened
Meredosina
Rock River
Searle
Mck Barry
Cordova
Rock Island
Fortune Favors a Texan Headline Claim
W P Whitehead of Kennedale Texas reports distressing head back and stomach pains and loss of appetite resolved by Dr King s New Life Pills. He says the medicine cured stomach and liver troubles and made him feel like a new man. Only 250 at J E Wright s.
Old Soldiers Worry Over Pension Increase Measure
Widespread concern exists among veterans as Congress debates a proposed raise in monthly pensions from five to twelve dollars amid disagreement between the House and Senate. The measure faces a conference committee and possible reassembly after adjournment.
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Messure
House
Senate
Dassey
Lingering Colds Warned By National Health Note
A historical health column urges immediate care for lingering colds and throat infections. It stresses gradual deterioration if neglected and recommends Minute Cough Cure as a safe treatment to relieve coughs and throat symptoms.
Public notice on local travel and tolls for California route
Public notice fragment mentions a cash prize and a transportation route to be operated September 1, 1902 by a tram system. Includes scattered references to Kiva sant system Southern Padm and Paso Short Line with incomplete contact details and fees disclosure.
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California
Gas strike near Sterling sparks hazard at drill site
The report describes a natural gas strike near a village three miles from Fenton. A roaring flame erupted from a drilled well at the schoolhouse site, repelling the crew as odor of gas spread. Fire suppression was attempted but the blaze burned high before being controlled. Authorities note gas deposits likely extend nearby.
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As Sta Nionside
Fenton
Stade
Weil
Vic
Nis
St Weta
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