Major Henry C Connelly Celebrated at 70th Birthday
A gathering of about 40 friends at Henry C Connelly’s Rock Island home marked his 70th birthday. Speakers praised his life, editor role, public service, and role in founding institutions, noting his Huguenot ancestry and dedication to liberty, education, and the community.
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Major Connelly
Rock Island
Henry Ae F
Celeration
W J Bntrikin
Connelly
Paget
Moline
France
Ireland
Ife
Humble Birthday Wishes From Longtime Associates
The message thanks you for years of sturdy association and longevity. It wishes you many more years to enjoy the fruits gathered along the way and a fulfilling life ahead.
New Time Card On C B Q Railroad
Sunday a new timetable went into effect on the C B Q railroad changing south bound trains. Train 48 to St Louis departs Moline at 6 39 a m Train 10 to Beardstown departs Moline at 2 38 p m Train 50 to St Louis departs Moline at 7 29 p m Toys at the Racket Store.
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B. & Q. Railroad
St Louis
Moline
A. m
Beardstown
Moine
Christmas shopping ad from H. T. Moss store
A compact ad for H. T. Moss at 1630 3d Avenue promotes Nobby neckwear Holiday hosiery Handsome hats Selected suits Fine furs Stylish suspenders Modern mufflers and notes Christmas day is near with a nudge that shoppers need a new pair of gloves. The Famous.
Novelty in Skates Brings Safe Enjoyment for Youths
C F Prowessing owner of the Racket Store introduces the sled skate a double bladed skate styled like a sled fore and aft. It can be adjusted to any shoe size and aims to reduce injuries while offering healthful skating. A pair would please a young reader this Christmas.
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F Prowessing
Christmas groceries prompt attention from Gaylord’s
Town at the Racket Store At Gaylord's offers a fine assortment for Christmas including fresh celery vegetables fruits nuts and more. Send in your order for prompt attention.
Tri City Bottled Milk and Butter Co Factory Visit
The note invites the public to visit the factory at Gaylords to witness handling of dairy products and to see the motto Quality Cleanliness and Purity. It mentions full cream milk whipping cream and choice butter and asserts the product is good.
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Tri-City Bottled Milk & R Butter CO
Coal famine hits Moline as state faces fuel shortage
The state endures a general coal famine with Moline feeling the pinch. Cold weather worsens transport and drives up prices led by Chicago. warm spells may ease tensions and allow carriers to boost supply. Moline fared better than many, with limited gains expected if weather stays mild.
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Moline
Galesburg
Chicago
Roiberts
Rock Island Faces Two $20,000 Damage Suits
Attorney Geo McCaasklin represents Monroe Gingles in a Rock Island case against the city alleging negligence after an accident on South Street left Gingles injured. A second suit, filed by Upghts Metoskilh against Republic Iron & Steel, claims $20,000 for Frank Anderson and his family after a steel plant accident that severed three fingers.
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Geo McCaasklin
Monroe Gingles
Gamble
City of
Rock Ishamart
Thom Gingles
Will
Sth Street
Brutwes
Metoskilh Aise
Poumeetpe
Aise
Frank Anderson
George Anderson
Republic Tron &@ Steel
Young Anderson
Sylvan
Obituary of Lovisa Frederecka Dahlstrom
Lovisa Frederecka Dahlstrom wife of AL Dahlstedt of Keere & Company died at home on 1844 23d avenue Soslock after a year long illness She was born in Denborg Sweden February 27 1818 and married October 86 1872 arriving in America in 1872 settling in Moltine She leaves husband two sons Fritzof of California Leopold of Cantuckey Colorado and nine foster children Funeral arrangements pending hashtag obituary notes Foster children cared for by the Dahlstroms
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Lovisa Frederecka
AL Dahlstedt
Fritzof
California
Leopold
Cantuckey
Colorado
Dahlstrom
Christmas shopping and poison warning in Moline
Advertises toys from Plambeck Berglund at 1417 and 1419 Fifth Avenue Moline and wines at Simon Lewis's Rock Island store. A health ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle cure for constipation and related liver and bowel troubles.
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Simon Lewis
Rock Island
Dr King
Plumbeck & Berglund Coffee Pot Sale at 1417 6th Ave
Plumbeck and Berglund offer a large stock of coffee and tea pots at low prices. The store location is 1417 and 1419 6th Avenue in Moline.
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Plumbeck & Berglund
6Th Avenue
Moline
Special Carpet Sweepers for Christmas Offers
Hull Bros advertises carpet sweepers as lightweight ball bearing devices shaped like bicycles. They claim the sweeper moves with a breath of air, reduces dust, and saves labor for wives. Special Christmas prices listed as 1.98, 2.48, and 3.98.
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Hull Bros
Milne murder case ends as Weld nears verdict
States Attorney Weld will finish his address by 4 30 and the Milne murder case will be given to the jury for their verdict. The case is one of the citys most sensational affairs with many views but a just verdict is expected.
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Milne
State’s Attorney
Weld
Insight
Remarkable Piano Sale at Bowlby Rock Island
D Roy Bowlby announces a ten day sale of new and second hand pianos and organs at Bowlby Wash House 1609 Second Avenue Rock Island. Hallett Davin Blasius Albrecht Whitney Hinze and Kimball pianos and organs offered with deep discounts and easy payments. Special prices on sheet music cameras talking machines and Appello piano players. Sale runs from Wednesday the 18th with evenings open until 9.
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Bowlby
Rock Island
Orkins
Jane
Leas
Hallett & Davin
Blasius
Albrecht Whitney
Hinze
Kimball Pianos
Kimball
Roy Bowlby
Second Avenue
Christmas Candy Sale At Rooker And Company
Christmas promotion features thousands of pounds of homemade candy and wholesome goods at Rooker and Company with fresh nuts and assorted gifts. Umbrellas offered as Christmas presents, including silk options priced at 100 to 350, advertised at The Racket Store.
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Rooker & Companys
Fire alarm at Barney Johnson residence prompts cautious relief
A Saturday fire alarm from box 61 summoned the department to Barney Johnson's home at a Park location. No cause was known, but some tile damage occurred to furnishings. neighbors note the incident caused excitement.
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Barney Johnson
Atential Park
John- Mar & Heargye
Millinery Clearing Sale At T and J Malmberg
Christmas goods and trimmed hats offered at reduced prices before the holidays. Includes ornaments trees cigars and candies. Also listings mention Mrs Wolstencroft at 1626 8th Avenue Moline for related items.
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T & J Malmberg
4Th Avenue
Fine Shoes at Low Price and Dr King’s New Discovery
An advertisement from John Hallgren’s offers affordable shoes at 410 15th Street. It also extols Dr King’s New Discovery as life saving for coughs and lung diseases, citing a Tennessee testimonial about consumption. Free trial bottles are available at Clendenin’s drug store, with a $1 sale price.
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John Hallgren
15Th Street
High
Tenn
Clendenin
Swede Razors From Sweden At Plambeck Berglund
Plambeck and Berglund advertise a selection of razors from Sweden including fancy razors pocket knives and shears along with plated ware at 1417 and 1419 6th Avenue Moline.
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Sweden
Plambeck & Berglund
6Th Avenue
Moline
Local Bargain Sheet At Hull Brob Store
Advertises blankets from 49 cents to 3 dollars with all wool options. Comforts and feather pillows priced around 1 dollar. Sheets sold in cases at 10 to 12 cents per case. Publication lists multiple fabric and bedding items with varied prices.
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Hull
Special bargains for late Christmas buyers at Josephson's Jewelry
Local shoppers flock to Josephson's Jewelry for special bargains offered tonight and all day tomorrow with discount prices on watches rings and bracelets. Store promises new stock and door prizes as part of the holiday sale push.
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Josephson’s
Refund Guarantee On Tar Syrup From Batiles Pharmacy
The Batiles Pharmacy and H. Sandstrom offer a refund on a 66¢ bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or is unsatisfactory, plus a 25¢ bottle offered to prove satisfaction or money returned.
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Greene
Batiles Pharmacy
H. Sandstrom
Authorities Halt Sale of Impure Ice in Moline Pool
Morning inspection by Chief of Police Kit tilsen and Mo line board of health member Conrad Grantz at Sylvan pool found ice from two companies impure and unfit for food use. Sewage leakage near the ice field allegedly contaminates the harvest. chemist Nadler says samples are pure, but officials will analyze further and block sale if impure.
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Board of Health
Sylvan
Kittilsen
Moline Board of Health
Conrad Grantz
Sylvan Pool
Sylvan Inland
Nadler
Moline Encampment Elects Its Officers
Moline Encampment No 3 elected officers for the ensuing term. Officers include Chief Patitateh DT Nedxen High Priest Miurasorn Senior Warden Robert Alexander Suntor Warden. Deputy Journes Parters VC. For the year President Bert West Vice President Ed Davis Financial Secretary ten Bremmer Ling Recording Secretary Go Miteset Treasurer Guide Horaie Altz Neckwear Mufflers Handkerchiefs Gloves.
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Moline
Patitateh DT
Miurasorn
Robert Alexinder
Bert West
Ed Davis
Ten Bremmer
Ling
Go Miteset
VC Tiress
Horaie Altz
Heel Plate Skates Offer Inexpensive Options
PLAMBECK and BERGLUND advertise a wide range of skates including heel plate models at low prices. Located at 1417 and 1419 South Avenue in Moline, the shop promotes hidden discounts on various skate types.
Ministerial Union Plans Big Revival
The Tri City Ministerial Association coordinates a January revival across Davenport Rock Island and Moline with a Week of Prayer beginning January 6. Special services lead to monster mass meetings in each city including venues Kurtis Opera House Davenport and the new ILIF Theatre in Rock Island.
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Tri-City
Davenport
Rink Imland
Moline
Kurtis Opera House
New Ilifnew Theatre
Rock Island
Booker & Company's Offers Wide Range of Christmas Trees
Christmas trees and trimmings are in great demand this year and Booker & Company are prepared to furnish all that goes toward making the tree the west and pleasing the children. Many little things not found at others, prices are reasonable, toys at the Racket Store.
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Booker & Companys
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Morgan
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J. M. Ehrisman
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H. T. Moss
Gaylord’s
Gaylords
Holly
Mitte
Wilson
Toye
Hello Santa Claus
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Tove
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Tovea
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Third Avenue
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Rock Island, Illinois
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Sb&s
Iowa
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