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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
5
Adoption of Semi Slant Penmanship by City Schools
A special board meeting near adjournment adopted a semi slant handwriting style for public schools, replacing the prior vertical script. The vote on copy books and related texts sparked heated debate, with committees asked to evaluate book quality and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton
Dc. H. Bomén
Mra. Entrikin
Couter
Lindwall
Eaton & Company
C. H. Boman
Boman
Cooper
Committee On
Supt. Cox
Warr
Hartz & Bahnsen
Smith
Committee On Text Books
Tomatoes and Peaches Prices Fall as Crops Reach Markets
A ragged column notes tomatoes drop from 4 a buckel to 60 cents and peaches begin moving southward, with shipments to Chicago and Michigan, Kentucky and Georgia. Potatoes still rise and Christmas may show single specimens on curiosities. The piece adds a mock warning about peach crop abundance and a medicinal ad for Rocky Mountain Tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Dame
Llinda
Chicago
Michigan
Kentucky
Georgia
School Board protests water meters in city buildings
The Board of Education denounces installing water meters in school buildings claiming it harms park spaces and sanitary conditions. They argue meters would cost about 225 dollars and restrict water use, forcing cuts to school grounds and services while seeking free water for schools. The note ends with a sale pitch for boys' suits at The Famous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scioo
Cessation of Equine Influenza Now At Hand
Veterinarians report the equine influenza epidemic in the area has run its course with a decline in patients under treatment. The disease will persist to some extent for months, but few cases are fatal and most animals recover to work within a week or less. Cough symptoms common in severe cases are rarely seen now.
Mayer's Suits Open New School Season
A local shop promotes fresh tailored suits for the opening of school ii. The ad highlights Mayer's range and insists the young man find a stylish option not available elsewhere, inviting shoppers to compare prices.
False Molar In Her Slice Of Baker Bread
A Davenport article describes a prize bakery item portrayed as a crockery tooth with a golden crown, presented at an East Davenport table during a local baking contest. The piece likens chewing tobacco and gum ads to overdone publicity, noting Baker efforts as custom items rather than common hand-me-down products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Davenport
Democrat
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised In Kentucky
In Sadkleville Kentucky Mrs Whitaker long suffered chronic bronchial trouble. Her husband credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a complete cure. It also cured their granddaughter of a severe cough. Cures for coughs colds pneumonia bronchitis and lung troubles. 60c and 1.00 bottles. Free trials at Clendenin’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadkleville
P. Whittaker
Clendenin
Arp Charged With Assault on Younggren Boy
Dr A Harp will face a state warrant for assaulting the son of Mr Younggren of Cabinet Organ Company. The boy was struck with a horse whip in Arp s barn injuring a limb during a dispute when warned away. The hearing is set for tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Harp
Younggren
Cabinet Organ Company
Arp
Dr. Arp
Molders Name Labor Day Committee Members
The molders union held a meeting to prepare for Labor Day. A committee was appointed to coordinate with other unions and arrange the celebration. Members include Elmer Heck, Ben Larson, and George Griffin. The group will meet at Industrial Hall to begin work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molders’ Union
Elmer Heck
Barnard & Leas
Ben Larson
Williams, White & Co
George Griffin
Deere & Company
Hand Injured by Saw at Weyerhaeuser Mill
Lem I Funk a lawyer at Weyerhaeuser Denkmann mill sustained a serious accident around 3 pm Tuesday when his right hand was drawn into a rapidly revolving saw. The back of the hand and fingers were badly lacerated. he was taken to Moline hospital where Drs. Bradford and Chase treated him. Doctors expect the hand may recover without permanent impairment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem I Funk
Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann
Rosin
Moline
Dru. Bradford
Chase
Local oil firm invites stock subscriptions in Beaumont field
The Tri-City Oil Company announces its organization and invites subscriptions. It touts a choice Beaumont Texas oil field location and predicts high dividends from wells. It claims a large territory for three wells and cites strong oil prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City
Beaumont
Texas
California
H Kohler
Mrs Mary Fuhlendorf Sues for Divorce in Circuit Court
Mary Fuhlendorf of Rock Island filed for divorce from Henry Fuhlendorf whom she married June 22, 1891. She says he struck her on July 3 and abandoned her, seeking to resume her maiden name Mary Ginger. Attorney May J. Beardsley represents her. The notice also mentions Tri-City Oil Company stock activity and oil prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fuhlendorf
Rock Island
Henry Fuhlendorf
Mark Ginger
May J. M. Beardsley
Tri-City Oil Company
Beaumont
Texas
Rock Island, IN
A. H. Kohler
Swedish Baptist Pastors Delay Quarterly Meetings This Year
The renewal of quarterly meetings for Swedish Baptist pastors in the state will be delayed until spring. Most pastors were on vacation in summer, creating extra work in fall and winter, though all favor resuming the meetings later. The session is not expected to occur before spring in this city.
School Opens Next Tuesday with Menus of Goods
School commences next Tuesday only a week from today. If you want fine salt at the right prices see Mayer at 8d Avenue. His line is complete and you are sure to find what you want.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
Dredge Trials Reveal Rapid River Bed Digging Capability
The People's Power Company tested a new dredge at Rock Island foot of 18th Street. The Bowers patent design uses hydraulic action to move earth, cutting a 376 foot channel for the government in Sylvan canal. The 90 by 18 foot barge, 60 hp boilers, 75 hp engine, and 12 inch pump enable daily movement of 1500 to 2000 yards of earth with five workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE Peoples Power Company
Vionday
18Th Street
Rock Island
Sylvan Canal
24Th Street
Moline Electric
Westinghouse
Morris Machine Company
New York City
People's Power Company
Shelly On Trial After Shootings In Drury
Joseph Shelly who shot his son in law Mr Moore in Drury last year attacked another man Monday. He wounded a rural resident in the neck and was bound over by Justice Cole in $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Shelly
Mr Moore
Drury
Justice Cole
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Sparks Clear Thinking
Commerce style ad extolls Rocky Mountain Tea for clear thinking and vigorous vitality. Persuasive copy invites readers to ask their druggist, citing a price of 36c. The tone mirrors midcentury patent medicine promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Board of Education
H. D. Thompson
Brigham
D. Appleton & Company
Botsford
Greece
Botasford
Rome
Macmillan Company
Scott & Denny
Clark
United States
Montgomery
Krohn
F H Cooper
John Lindvall
Rockers
Lambert
Toggery
Second Ave
Gounghl
Local Oil Company
People’s Power Company
Sylvan
Shelly
Wood & Ward's Big Company
Taylor
Wagner Opera House
Loptien Cash Grocers
Market Square Line
Secotme Newmoni
Isla Ds Ik
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