Mayor's Suggestions for Inter-Urban Line Bond and Route Debate
City council hears Mayor Wes Weese push for tough requirements on Moline East Moline Watertown Railway. Promoters resist strict bonds and underground wiring while outlining feasible terms and route options through Moline streets.
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Col. Hord
Moline, East Moline & Watertown Railway Co
Fifteenth Street
Second Avenue
Twentieth Street
Third Avenue
Twenty Third Street
Fourth Avenue
Young Mayer brings new el suits to display
A local shop showcases Mayer el suits for men, highlighting the distinct style not found elsewhere and inviting customers to drop in and view the collection.
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Mayer
Mayers
South Moline Gains Water Supply Despite Higher Costs
South Moline council approves a new ordinance to fund a water main to the Stewartville area, ensuring a municipal water supply despite bids exceeding the engineer’s estimate by more than $1,000. Materials costs have risen and an injunction request by Adolph Swensson could slow work, but the ordinance moves forward.
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Johnson
Board of Local Improvement
Seventeenth Street
Seventh Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Seventeenth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Engstrom
Coryn
Anderson
Seventh Ward
Herbst
Carrien
Perrin
Moline
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railria, Co
Street and Slley
Deere & Mansur Co
Third Avenue
Fourth Street
CHAS G@ CARLSON
South Bluff
Stewartville
South Moline
Adolph F. Swensson
Round-Up of Games Proceeds on Gambling Cases
Phil Schaum pleaded guilty in county court to keeping a gaming house and was fined $50 and costs on two counts. William Dressen charged with keeping gambling devices in his saloon posted a $600 bond for trial. T H Newberg manager of the Watch Tower posted a $500 bond and claims no machines at the inn as he fights the case.
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Phil Schaum
William Dressen
T. H. Newberg
Inn
Fire destroys two buildings at Lewis Roofing plant
The Lewis Roofing Company suffered about 3500 in losses when a fire damaged two buildings at its West End plant. The blaze started in the boiler room and spread to the saturating room, with most damage from machinery loss. Firefighters confined the flames and insured value covers the damage.
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Lewis Roofing Company
The Steel Strike Drives Chicago News Update
The New York dispatch reports steel officials say no settlement proposals were made or received. They claim many workers are returning or wish to resume work. Only men returning can settle the strike. Cleveland mills show improvement with three of six in operation and deser tions from strikers noted.
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Chicago
New York
Steel Corporation
School Opens Next Tuesday For Students
School commences next Tuesday, one week from today. For fine salt at right prices, see Mayer on 8d Avenue. His line is complete and you are sure to find what you want.
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Mayer
Their Secret Is Out About Mrs Whitaker Health Cure
In Badleville Kentucky residents note a striking health improvement for Mrs S P Whitaker after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The husband credits the medicine with curing her chronic bronchial trouble and also saving their granddaughter from a severe whooping cough. The remedy claims to cure coughs colds influenza bronchitis and related throat and lung troubles with bottles priced at 60 cents and one dollar trials offered at Clendenin's drug store.
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Clendenin
Boy of W H Taylor suffers serious arm fracture
The 12 year old son of W H Taylor of the Moline Plow Company fell from a barn loft about ten feet and fractured his right arm near the elbow. Dr Dunn attended him.
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W H. Taylor
Moline Plow Company
Dr. Dunn
Two Merry Tramps at Wood and Ward Preview
A forthcoming presentation titled Two Merry Tramps from Wood and Ward promises stage comedy at a local venue. The company advertises lighthearted farce and entertaining performances for audiences seeking festive entertainment.
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Wood & Ward
Unitarian Church Delays Pastor Decision
An informal meeting of the board of trustees and a few members at J. W. Warr's home discussed hiring a new pastor. No action was taken as the season is too early to open regular services. Another members’ meeting is set for Wednesday evening September 4 for decisive action.
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Board of Trustees
J. W. Warr
Unitarian Church
Grand Trunk Tourist Publication Notice
Superb service and scenic route advertised to various destinations including Niagara Falls Muskegee Kawar tha Lakes Lawrence River and Rapids Thousand Islands White Mountains and Atlantic seacoast resorts via the Grand Trunk Railway System. For copies apply to City Passenger and Ticket Agent 39 Clark Street Chicago. Old papers for sale 30 cents a hundred.
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Niagra Palls
Muskokee
Kawartha Lakes
Se Lawrence River
Rapids
Thousand Islands
White Mountains
Atlantic Seacoast
Grand Trunk Railway System
Clark Street
Chicago
Bargain Lot at Forsberg and Talty August 28
On Wednesday August 28 Forsberg and Talty at 609 15th Street Moline Illinois offer season stock at steep discounts. Men work pants 85 cents shirts 29 cents jackets 23 cents Rockford socks 4 cents children leather hose 9 cents boys suits under a dollar.
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Rockford Sox
Forsbhrg & Talty
15Th Street
Moline
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F. Y. Kearter
Aurora
Supreme Court
Hord
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20Th Street
274 Avenue
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City Council Chamber
Coryn and
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H. D. Blakemore
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C. H. Deere
P. C. Simmon
Tropp
Alderman Bennett
Bond
United Breweries Co
Bennett
Moline Building Savings and Loan Association
Eighteenth Street
Sleight
Barnard & Leas Mfg. Co
Eighteenth Avenue
Lundquist
Fifth ‘Avenue
Illinois
Benford
Dresden
A . Vana
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Canova
City Council
Roofing Company
Jack Shea
W L. Ferguson
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Ferguson
Cleveland
W. H. Taylor
Laimbert
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W.C. Peterson
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