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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
8
The article provides a garbled weather note indicating temperatures and readings, mentioning Sandstrom's standard thermometer and various degree values, but the exact figures are unclear due to OCR issues. It references a highest temperature since yesterday and a comparison to a power-related metric, with uncertain values.
The advertisement proclaims Price’s Cream Baking Powder as the standard choice, praised for safety, strength, and purity. It claims the powder prevents alum and dangerous additives found in low grade powders and emphasizes merit-based sales without lotteries or coercive schemes.
Readable items cover hospital tax defeat in Geneseo and property sales in Rock Island and Monmouth. Notes include serial fiction openings, new river project plans, and upcoming local events with firms like Union Tea, Tri City Bottled Milk, and Quick bicycle promotions.
Frank Donnelly, Rock Island manager, arrives from Springfield to inspect the park. He notes repairs and trim grounds and outlines a staff set by the 16th with players listed for infield, outfield, and catching. O Rourke and Hill to arrive from Shreveport and Austin.
Williams White & Co purchased the William Muetler property on Third Avenue adjoining the new machine shop site. The deal adds 65 feet of frontage for a larger works site at a cost of $6,000, arranged through Fred Ro Young. Separately Mrs D Wootters gained two acres at Mineral Springs known as lot 19 for $400, bought as speculation. she and Mr Watters will retain city residences.
The First Baptist Church of Rock Island extended a call last night to HOWe Rest of hitage to succeed Rex Simons who resigned about a month ago.
Members of the Scandinavian Aid Association will meet in the basement of the Sweden Lutheran Church April 12 at 2 pm. All members are urged to represent. JAP BERG
Classified notice from Carrie Olkon farm near Prospect Park seeks help with cattle and farm tasks. Mentions saws, teeters, and equipment, plus a savings bank contact and job postings for teachers, nurses, and wood workers seeking travel or work prep for the St Louis exposition.
Luis Jackson industrial commissioner for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway conferred with Moline business leaders on city advantages for factories along the line. He predicted Moline and the tri cities could become the world’s greatest vehicle manufacturing hub and planned to promote them to eastern manufacturers.
A Moline young man with prior embezzlement at a local factory is reported to have fled to Chicago where he allegedly misappropriated a large sum. Authorities say he has been taken into custody on the matter after years away from Moline.
The afternoon edition reports a fire alarm in the Mueller wood-yard with flames burning vigorously as the incident unfolded. No injuries are noted in the brief dispatch.
Dramatic notes announce the Flints hypnotism act at the Burtis Opera House tonight and all week with the troupe praised for entertaining crowds. A separate entry notes a Rocky Mountain Team gymnastic exhibition under Prof Oppenheimer at Turner Hall on April 11.
In Aledo on Wednesday the Mercer county Republicans renominate Judge Church for county judge and Gregory for county superintendent of schools. Hendrickson for county clerk, Lawrence for sheriff and Crosby for treasurer are also nominated. Hon. S. C. Samuelson endorsed for representative with G. W. Gamble named for appellate court clerk. attendees include Sheriff Cralle Hon. G. W. Johnson L. C. Peterson and G. W. Gamble.
Chicago papers mention a claim against James Tidmarsh for embezzling funds related to a house in Paris Indiana. The postmaster was asked if he had heard of the matter and replied he had not. The note notes ongoing correspondence with California about twice monthly. ABBIE WALKER GOULD
A lender seeks to supply money and negotiates repayment terms agreeable to the borrower. The parties discuss a specific amount and conditions, emphasizing it is only a matter of dollars and cents and that dissatisfaction with the price can be discussed to reach a mutual agreement.
A dubious offer promises to buy your personal property such as furniture piano horses and wagons at a fixed time, with all terms kept confidential and legitimate sounding. It urges investigation of their methods as a trust cue but hides potential risks.
Mitchell Lynde Kik Rock Island announces Fidelity Loan Company office hours from 1 a.m. to 6 p.m with Wednesday and Saturday evenings and telephone contact 151 percent.
Washington reports in official circles that Swiss Italian relations are strained after Switzerland refused to meet Italian demands. Italy is angered by a Geneva article insulting King Humbert, the former king murdered years ago, sparking fears of trouble between the two nations.
Robert J Wynne, Washington correspondent for the New York Press, has accepted the office of assistant postmaster general after being offered the position. The appointment places Wynne in a key federal communications role within the Post Office Department.
An intriguing Dakota tale centers on a county seat struggle between rival factions. The story frames a tense political contest with plausible motives and shifting loyalties, highlighting local power, community stakes, and a volatile political climate.
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