State Board of Equalization Adjourns After Merger Vote
The Board of Equalization, meeting in Verte, adjourned sine die after completing its labors. Total assessed value shows an $187,000,000 increase over last year, driven largely by local assessors in Cook County and a $75,000,000 higher capital stock valuation. Rock Island County held steady as state totals align closely with local assessments and the net value decrease remains minimal.
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Board of Equalization
Cok
Rock Island
When Paper Goes to Press Verse
A poem notes the press room reveling in the rush as the newspaper goes to press. The piece contrasts chaos and duty, saying rulers may fall and plagues may come, yet the editor remains impassive and satisfied with the moment of publication.
Moline State Savings Bank Plans January Shareholders Meeting
The annual meeting of stockholders of the Moline State Savings Bank in Moline will be held January 14, 1902, from 2 to 4 p m at the bank office to elect directors for the ensuing year. O F Anderson cashier.
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Moline State Savings Bank of
Moline
O.F Anderson
Tri City Bottled Milk and Butter Co Factory Tour
Public invitation to visit the factory showcasing handling of dairy products including full cream milk whipping cream and choice butter. Emphasizes motto Quality Cleanliness and safety practices at Tri City Bottled Milk and Butter Co.
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Ray Tri-City Bottled Milk & Butter Co
Special Carpet Sweepers for Christmas Gifts
Special carpet sweepers advertised for Christmas with ball bearing action that makes sweeping easy and dust free. Promotes saving labor for wives and features special Hull Bros. Christmas prices of 1.98, 2.48, 2.98.
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Hull Bros
Renunciation of Widow in Johnson Probate Case
In the estate of Axel E Johnson Emma C Johnson renounces right to administer and nominates Albert W Johnson. A petition for letters and bond for Albert W Johnson is filed and approved, with administration entrusted to him.
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Axel E. Johnson
Emma C Johnson
Albert W Johnson
Real estate transfers and modest household items listed
Thos. T Catterall transfers property to Harry Brookman with multiple lots in block 67 Andalusia for 5000 dollars. Harry Brookman sells lots 6 to 10 in block 67 to George E Spickler for 1000 dollars. Also offered are a piano for 50.60, a self generating gasoline stove with three burners and oven at 12, and a 22 stove used about two months. Inquire at Journal.
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Thos. T Catterall
Harry Brookman
N& Ne
Andalusia
Harry
Journal
The Spirit of Improvement In Agriculture
The article argues that progress requires both a willing mindset and sound judgment. It compares improving farms to developing animal and vegetable kingdoms, stressing that mere intention isn’t enough without understanding and tailored, practical work. No universal remedy exists. success comes from knowing the land and applying appropriate, disciplined efforts.
Davenport Band Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
The Davenport band formerly Otto's band has elected officers: President Otto Von Doehren, Vice President Ed Moeller, Secretary and Treasurer Henry Harbeck Jr, Director the Lorbeer, Manager N K Slott, Librarian Charles Hartung, Executive Board Otto Von Doehren Ed Moeller Henry Harbeck Jr Otto Lorbeer N K Slott Charles Hartung and Henry Wehling.
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Davenport
Otto
Otto von Doehren
Ed Moeller
Henry Harbeck, Jr
Lorbeer
N K Slott
Charles Hartung
Ed “Moeller
Henry Harbeck Jr
Otto Lorbeer
Henry Wehling
Rock Island Boy Scorched After Trolley Wire Incident
A Rock Island boy named A. G. Fletcher attempted to ring an electric car bell on 20th street Tuesday evening and grabbed a live lighting wire. He held on as the car moved a block, his right hand burned to the bone, requiring the trolley to be removed to free him.
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A. G. Fletcher
Rock Island
20Th Street
Moline Unterstutzungsverein Elects Officers For Fourth Year
At the latest meeting the Moline Unterstutzungsverein elected the same officers for a fourth consecutive year. John Pefiffer is president and Christ Peters vice president. F H Murath is recording secretary and H Wilkie financial secretary. Carl Wellnetz is treasurer. A grand ball is planned at Central Park hall on Saturday evening January 18, anticipated as a top social event.
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Moline Unterstutzungsverein
John Pefiffer
Christ Pe Ters
F H Murath
H Wilkie
Carl Wellnetz
Central Park Hall
Frogs and Toads Debate Scandalistic Food Adulteration
Paris faces a scandal as frog legs are alleged to be adulterated with toad legs from Montmorency Vin chermes and Boulogne markets. Experts note the color difference between frog and toad flesh while many buyers cannot tell the two apart.
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Paris
Montmoremy Vincermes
Boulogne
Johnny Crapaud
Saturday Evening Post
Call for Knife Control Across British Territories
The Madras Times notes frequent knife quarrels in Madras and Burma with serious injuries and deaths. It reports that Ceylonese aheath knives could be harmless if a button on the tip were required and suggests a general ban on clasp knives beyond a fixed size. A special knife act with cane punishment is proposed for carrying oversized blades.
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Ceylon
Burma
Madras
Madras Times
A Lace Gown Lace Bug Hidden In Bark
A reader learns of the lace bug living under sycamore bark, about an eighth of an inch long with two lace wings and an Elizabethan lace ruff, seen with a magnifying glass and noted as a summer insect asleep in winter.
Dr King's New Discovery touted by Tennessee man
L. C. Overstreet of High Tennessee recalls his wife’s coughing fit and lung trouble. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life after doctors said she was beyond help. The note claims the remedy fights coughs colds bronchitis and lung diseases with trial bottles at Clendenin's drug store.
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L. C. Overstreet
High
Tenn
Clendenin
Coal strike settles after two weeks of mediation
The Pryce and Sackfield mines ended a two week stop work on Tuesday evening after talks with E. C Berry of the Tri City Labor Congress and a Mineworkers Union committee. James Bady of Spring Valley and a state miners group member coordinated with operators to restore production on the same terms as before plus three quarters of a cent per bushel for slack weighed on the surface. Mines resumed operations this morning.
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Pryce
Sackfield
E. C Berry
Tri-City Labor Congress
Coal Valley
James Bady
Spring Valley
Prince Orsini helps raise Caligula galleys off Lake Nemi
The Italian government has recovered parts of two Caligula galleys sunk in AD 41 near Lake Nemi. The ships measure 225 and 237 feet in length with mosaicked decks and numerous bronze objects including a Medusa head. A museum is planned at Prince Orsini’s villa to display the findings.
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Prince Orsini
Nemi
Rome
Medusa
Philadelphia man proposes nut bearing trees in public squares
A Philadelphia resident suggests planting nut bearing trees in public spaces to foster a sense of honor in boys from tough neighborhoods. He explains the nuts would belong to the youths and damage would occur only if trees were disturbed before ripening, with the city forestry department directing harvest and a possible festival to mark distribution.
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Philadelphia
Tie
City Forestry Department
Rainbow in Richmond Traced to Ice Crystals
A clear morning in Richmond Virginia showed a distinct rainbow that stayed for over an hour. Dr Taylor the state chemist explains the bow formed by sunlight reflecting from tiny ice crystals carried aloft and hardened by a cold snap.
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Richmond
Taylor
How did Jenkins get that great bump on his forehead
The Washington Times quips that Jenkins’ bump came from his head growing so large it would hit the roof, playful commentary on his ego or stature. The remark frames a humorous take on a prominent figure’s appearance.
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Jenkins
Washington Times
Maj N S Boynton Reveals Secrets Of Maccabees Fraternity
Maj N S Boynton founder of the Order of Maccabees releases a pamphlet alleging internal manipulation and favoritism in the society. He claims he was ousted as Supreme Advisor for resisting a plan by a group of officers during the National Fraternal Congress to safeguard their control and salaries.
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Maj. N
Boynton
Order of Maccabees
Supreme Tent
Demon in the Can bears a rollicking McClure tale
Henry Wallace Philips returns in the January McClure's with The Demon in the Can a humorous bear story set in mining slang The tale features Hydraulic Smith Agammemnon Jones Miguel and the greaser herder brothers and promises wide reader amusement from start to finish
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McClure
Henry Wallace Philips
Hydraulic Smith
Agammemnon ”. Jones
Miguel
Herder
Brother Bear
Dudley Reported In Custody Over Iowa Fraud Charge
J J Dudley, accused confidence man, allegedly nabbed in Pennsylvania and held there awaiting requisition papers to transport to Davenport Iowa for trial on obtaining money under false pretenses. Davenport lawyer W Putnam helped build the case and aided in capturing the suspect who swindled about $700 and possibly $6,000.
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J J Dudley
W . Putnam
Davenport
Dudley
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Putnam
Christmas Cantata From First Baptist Church Tonight
The Sunday school of the First Baptist church presents a Christmas cantata this evening with admission set at 16 cents. The event invites the community to enjoy seasonal music and showcases local young performers.
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Sunday School of the First Baptist Church
Kingman 60. Huts Plow Trust Kingman 60
Kingman & Company of Peoria withdraws from plow trust negotiations highlighting money market strain and the inability of financiers and manufacturers to agree. The notice states they are not connected to any trust or consolidation and will not participate in further plow consolidation.
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Kingman
Huts Plow Trust
Kingman & Company of
Peoria
Dont Advertise We Won't Trade There Any More
A consumer chorus declares refusal to shop at a store due to lack of advertising. The speaker vows to visit other outlets, condemning stale goods and promising to steer clear, urging better outreach.
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Henry
Election of bank rectors at Moline National Bank
Voters at the Moline National Bank in Moline Illinois gather to elect all rectors for the ensuing year. Jani Hirsch serves as cashier and oversees the process at the bank office.
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