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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
5
Health officials report several workers at the Wagon Company's works fell ill with diarrheal illness during hot weather. Mayor Wessel cites well water contamination from the nearby tailrace and pool as a probable cause while a government dam delay worsens sewage backlogs and odors.
The last day of the peanut boy news service on the Burlington trains was July 31, ending Riley D Kronk of Aurora's newsstands on the Galesburg division. Eight Galesburg division boys were laid off and the others lose on train stands. Kronk will keep stands at Aurora Ottumwa Omaha and Lincoln stations.
In Kankakee Illinois a movement to form a local merchants parcel delivery system seeks to relieve groceries markets and other businesses of delivering goods. Five men plan a company with 265000 capital stock to place 3 percent wagons in service with uniform drivers. A similar plan is reported in Moline aiming to include newspaper delivery.
A period note extols Perry Davis's Pain Killer for cramps and colic caused by improper foods or excess ice water. It claims quick relief as gas distends the bowels and urges careful housekeepers to keep it in the family medicine chest.
This evening the New York Store Plerr & Company offers all ladies summer waists and summer millinery at over half price, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the discount sale.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers eczema pimples scrofula blood poisoning and other skin and blood diseases. It claims 30 years of testing thousands cured with a $1 bottle and a free trial by writing Dr Gillam Atlanta. Sold locally by Hawthorne Pharmacy in Moline.
Joshua Griffiths of 4414 5th avenue Rock Island collided with another cyclist while returning from work near the arsenal. Griffiths was badly hurt and Dr Beam gave 14 stitches. The other rider escaped serious injury as his wheel was crushed under a streetcar and his bike destroyed.
About 200 residents from Sherrard and nearby areas rode a special train to the twin cities on Wednesday morning. They boarded the J9S for a Clinton excursion, a trip enjoyed by all and especially pleasing to people from the interior.
The Mo Line board of education teachers committee selected two women to fill grade corps vacancies. Miss Ida P Wedlen and Miss Elsie Astrom will begin duties at the opening of September, with location to be decided.
Special to the Journal reports the Irish steamer Kinkora was sunk in a collision with the Oceanic of the White Star line in the Irish Channel this morning. Seven people are drowned.
The Lindsay and McCutcheon mill at Allegheny and the nine inch mill at Clark plant in Pittsburg reopened today with non union workers. Clark plants claim 663 men at work with only one mill idle. No disturbances reported as Gompers and Shaffer confer.
Public notice states the Moline East Moline and Watertown Railway Company will present its petition for a twenty year street railway franchise at the August 19 1901 council meeting. The plan covers tracks crossings power poles wires and underground conduits on designated streets in Moline Illinois. The notice includes signatures of C H Deere president and F W Rank secretary.
Residents of Sears village plan an artesian well and mains to provide domestic water and fire protection. A committee, including H Dibbern, Mr Green, and E B Fisher, estimates costs under 7000 dollars after noting Milan's successful fire protection. Subscriptions already total 1000 dollars with more expected.
Davenport and neighboring cities plan a milkmen council to unite representatives from Davenport Rock Island and Moline bodies once the latter two are ready. An upcoming event notes an Aug 17 picnic at Schuetzen Park and a local ad promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for digestive health with a 26 cent price by F J Clendenin.
Artesian water strike at the Davenport plant on West 2d Street yields a seven flow of over 200 gallons per minute. After months of drilling through solid rock the stream is crystal clear and nearly sulfur free with 27 pounds pressure capable of lifting water 45 feet. Water is piped 950 feet and the surplus will be diverted to the Mississippi via a ditch.
The Muscatine News-Tribune reports a giant purple pearl weighing 41 grains found by shell diggers about three quarters of a mile above the bridge. Owner Norbert A Nercel bought it for 400 dollars after the finder refused 1900, valuing the gem around 1500. The pearl came from a niggerhead clam shell last Friday and measures about a half inch across.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for liver trouble and a purifier for blood, claiming clearer skin and a rosy complexion. The product is priced at 26 cents at Clendenin's drug store.
Sailors on the Dorothea report schoolboy-like mutinous antics including proposed overboard throwing of the steward and a curry sabotage. Officers discuss resignations from Dr Kohler and Dr Hall as mood and routines drift with shore leave headaches and rent talks.
The market report shows wheat, corn, oats and rye trading with higher bids on some contracts while others hold, with pork, lard and butter quoted at varied cash and futures levels. Market activity remains modest with price ranges and delivery dates noted, including September and October for several items.
Auction values for cattle hogs and sheep shown with breeds and prices across regions including Texas Nebraska and South Omaha. Also includes health remedy advertisement touting Herbine with usage to ease digestive nerves pains and insomnia.
Anderson Cashier attests to the bank's balance sheet as of August 8, 101, listing assets totaling 728 271 and liabilities including capital stock surplus and undivided profits. The entry, from Rocks Jaland County Illinois, appears as a notarized bank statement.
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