Water Cure described by a returning soldier
A former U S soldier recounts the water cure used in the Philippines, detailing tying, forcing water down the throat, and torture to extract information. He asserts harsh methods were believed necessary, with massacres and retribution used against natives, and notes officers facing court martial after Roosevelt's statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Philippines
Uncle Sams
Islands
Wipstickk
Henla
Fearful Woman Refuses Seat Over Microbes
A local woman avoids sitting on public benches in the city due to fear of germs. She insists on thorough cleaning and is demanding sanitization before use.
Rock Island County Sunday School Meet
The Sunday school session in Rock Island County opens with a meeting planned at Pert Byton and Hampton. Organizers schedule the first session and note a fair to be held later in the month with F H Kracke at 613 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island County Sunday School
Sonday School Instituteof Rock
Pert Byton
Hampton
F H Kracke
Objections Rise Over Night Sweeper Dust Nuisance
Residents along Fifth and Sixth avenues angrily protest the night sweeper that raises a thick dust cloud. They urge using the sprinkler before the sweep to prevent the nuisance and mess it leaves on streets and sidewalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth
Sixth Avenues
Local Health and Job Notes from South Moline
Millie Ericson now able to be out after rheumatism of the heart. A Arnberg writes health improved in Texas. Falk and Mansaro Sweden arrivals plan to live with the Wahlstrands. Dennis McEniry hospitalized for appendicitis. James Clark and family relocate from Princeville to the Looker building. John Lyons returns to work after a dislocated arm. Fred Norton treated for a forehead gash from a stone accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Moline
Millie Ericson
A Arnberg
Texas
Umtil Falk
Mansaro
Sweden
Peter Wahlstrand
Dennis McEniry
City Hospital
James Clark
Princeville
Looker Building
John Lyons
Fred Norton
President Andreen to Speak at Andover Lecture
President Andreen of Augustana College Rock Island will deliver a lecture in the Lutheran church at Andover next Sunday evening April 20 on the Foundation of Augustana College and Other Colleges and Institutions of Learning in This Country. He is noted for a strong education including studies in Europe and a professorship in Scandinavian history at Yale University. Port Byron Gilatbe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andreen
Augustana Colege
Rock Island
Lutheran Church
Andovero
Augustana College
E Europe
Yale University
Port Byron Gilatbe
Rug Sale at Pierr & Company New York Store
Our entire stock of large Smyrna rugs offered at cost. 6x9 Smyrna priced at 995. TraxlZ Smyrna 13.96. Wall Smyrna 1950. Peoria return April 1 via RPT and Po railway to Po A convention. Items tied to railway account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Traxlz
Wall
Pierr & Company
New York
Peoria
RPT & Po O Railway
East Moline note: small town movements and visits
Special correspondence reports arrivals and departures in East Moline. Louis van de Valle plans a new feature foundation. Frank Phere and family move from Macomb. Mrs WooA Ceristuith called on Fast Moline. Joe Skit drafted tourtoot applications. Mr Posten of Medline plastering. Mr Selfken a teen bens. Mr Knewtsen returned from northern trip. Two drunks on streets Sunday. Surveyors on fear surveying street par way. WOOA Lanize to attend school house meeting Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Phere
Khuyve
Macomb
Scott's Emulsion Offers Real Cure for Coughs
An advertisement explains that coughing cannot be cured by merely covering the mouth. Scott's Emulsion soothes the throat and lungs and nourishes inflamed tissue to replace it with healthy tissue, claiming a real cure for an old cough. Free sample offered from Scott & Bowne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Interscholastic contests arrange state meet contenders
Local school contests select Elmwood and other district entrants for the May inter scholastic meet. Macomb High will be represented by Bessie McElgain after she won the local selection Where Is Annette. Davenport High prepares for the tri city meet in Rock Island on April 26 with thirty candidates entered for fifteen events. Knox College and Galesburg business leaders plan the Knox Monmouth dual meet on May 12 after Knox hosts the May 9-10 interscholastic meet in Galesburg with participation from 250 schools and medals totaling 300 dollars for athletic winners and 60 dollars for declamatory victors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmwood
Macomb High School
Bessie MecElgain
Annette
Davenport High School
Tri-City
Rock Island
Knox College
Galesburg
McLean
Knox
Monmouth
Refund Guarantee for Tar Syrup at Pattian Pharmacy
The Pattian Pharmacy Hi Sandstrom offers a refund on a 50c bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure cough or cold. The store also guarantees a 25 bottle to prove satisfaction or money refunded.
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Pattian
Hi Sandstrom
St Julian bowling team defeats Allen at 81 Julien alleys
The St Julien bowling team of Rock Island defeated the Allen team of Davenport in a match at the 81 Julien alleys on Friday evening by a score of 2342 to 3289. The tabulated score is as follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Allen
Davenport
Kid Noble Seeks Change of Venue in Murder Case
Attorney G W McCaskrin returned from Muscatine where he filed a motion for a change of venue in Kid Noble s murder indictment. County Attorney Ingham opposed the move as Noble cites strong local sentiment hindering fair trial. Judge House took the matter under advisement until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W McCaskrin
Muscatine
Kid Noble
Ingham
Noble
Look Out Offers and Loans Promised for Quick Cash
An advertisement warns readers to beware offers of “something for nothing” and promises to investigate such schemes. It then pitches affordable loans from $10 with terms from one month to one year, claiming quick, accommodating service and easy short notice arrangements.
Talk It Over for Loans on Personal Property
We offer exact figures and tight quotes for furniture, plano, horses, wagons, or other personal property to secure money while you keep it in your possession. Those seeking loans without publicity are invited to learn how we do business and how we can help.
Court House and County News Summary
Final reports of administrators and executors filed and approved including estates of Swanson Finn Moore McIntosh Hayes Gates Emma Gatea and others. Claims heard and allowed in seventh class for Adams Wall Paper Co Lerch Greve and others. Letters testamentary issued for GottHeb Beck and administration for Christopher Wagner with bonds filed. August Wenders L P Nelson appointed as advisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Margaret
Kroeger
Charles Swanson Finn
Edward Moore
Charles McIntosh
Adams Wall Paper Co
Calista Hayes
Flora 8
Gates
Emma IL
Gatea
Axel EO Johnson
C Jo W Schreiner
Laoim
Wm Don
Lerch & Greve
GottHeb Beck
John Beck
Christopher Wagner
KBM
Property Transfers in Rock Island and Moline Ledger
List of real estate conveyances including Lewi Mosenfelder to Ida Bowen and Emma Johnson to George W McCashrin in Rock Island and Moline. Transactions cover various lots, blocks, and strips across Black Hawk fourth, McMaster’s second, Edgewood Park, and Johnson’s adds with values from 400 to 2600 dollars. Names include Janette McMaster, Geo H Uhblmeyrr, R W Wilson, Harry Witherell, Darius Polley, Nicholas Beeatrom, Emma Johnson, George W McCashrin, Sarah Gregg, Julia Shea, Louis Wepselaer, Edward Liven, Louis Mosenfelder, Hannah Motz. Locations referenced include Rock Island, Moline, and South Moline. Sums listed: 400, 600, 1, 950, 2600, 835, 975, 460 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewi Mosenfelder
Ida M. Bowen
Black Hawk
Kreck Island
Janette McMaster
Geo. H- Uhblmeyrr
McMaster
Roch Island
R Wm Wilson
Harry Witherell
Wert
R. W. Wilson
West Side
Edward Liven
Moline
Louis Mosenfelder
Hannah Motz
Rock Island
To Cure Grip in Two Days With Laxative Bromo-Quinine
Cure claimed in two days using Laxative Bromo Quinine. Each box bears E W Grove’s signature. Price five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
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Leutenant
Kyak
Amerlcan
Dsbends
DR. Crissman
Retner
the. Moline State Savings Bink
Moline National Bank
St. Rochi
Lenois
Berk
M.L. Huntington, M.D
University of Michigan
Kicango Eve Ear Noa and Throat College
Hes al Ophthalmic Hospital
London
Central Throat and Ear Hospital
Polyklink and Allegemeine Krankenhaus
Vienna
Austria
McKinnie
15Th Street
South Moline I
Andover
RUG Sale
East Moline
KMAST
Louis van de Valle
Scott & Bownf
Hemisss
Pearl St
Military Tract Association
STC Juliens
Julien
Peetz
Thoms
Aee Ae
Pfaff . Eeeaeee
Dolder Eee
Eckermann Vt
AL Casey Ee
Cochran
Venatieres
Bartholomew
Bettendorf
Chad
Basa
Calso Mining
C. H. Elmer
Gae Court House and County News
Scsenitt
Lestat
Alfred F Grunquist
August Wenders
L. P Nelson
Spp
Fidelity Loan Company
Mitchell & Laude Bik
Rook Telanie
Annes
Felephone
Langbehn’s Bakery
Fifteenth St
J.ramser
Marper House
Second Street
J. B. Mitchell Co. Cutting School of
Malmer
13Th St
Bing Mo Ou Hs
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