Local Bowler Mayer Tops World Amateur Records in Moline
Nathan Mayer, son of By Mayer the clothier, rose to superstardom by bowing 728 in three games to become the world’s champion amateur bowler. He opened with a spare and struck nine in a row, with one misstep on a missed spare ball, while John Sundine and A V Esterdahl were among his opponents. The Moline alley in the post office building is busy as bowling grows in popularity. Mrs Schiller Hosford won the ladies prize.
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Forme
Gbea
Aine
iNathan Mayer
By Mayer
Esterdah
Mr. Mayerv
Dietty
Sterling
Moline
Schiller Hosford
Moline Bid for Government Building Faces Senate Action
The Moline Business Men's Association seeks 200000 to 260000 for a government building with Senate committee action expected today. Reports from Chicago Tribune note Bills for Illinois public buildings, with Moline’s project among early focuses as the Senate grinds through measures. A Glee Club concert at First Congregational Church on Valentine’s Night offers college songs and classical music.
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Moline Business Men's Association
Senate Committee
Mason
Moline
Chicago Tribune
Senate Committee On Public
Illinois
Senate
Cullom
Ilinois
Congress
House
First Congregational Church
Davenport glucose works face altered insurance rates
Davenport suffers rising fire risk as insurers raise and reprice coverage Bellows describe how a glucose plant was tagged with a 100000 dollar policy. Rates moved from 140 to 2 percent, then soared to 8 percent after home office pressure. Local agencies split the business among Davenport firms.
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Davenport
The
Democrat
Ratg
Trust
Chicago
Will Return to Alaska for Work on River
George Hekes leaves next Monday for Alaska after weeks in the twin cities. His destination is the Stewart river beyond Dawson City and he offers to carry messages for Rock Island residents. He will return to serve as engineer on the W. H. Ison steamer on the Yukon next season and may not visit Rock Island for two or three years.
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George Hekes
Alaska
Twin Cities
Stewart River
Dawson City
Rock Island
Yukon
Mr. Hakes
W. H.ison
Notice to debtors from L. R. Gaylord
A brief public notice requests all persons who owe money to L. R. Gaylord to settle immediately. The message emphasizes prompt payment.
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L. R. Gaylord
Turner fair next week
Notes of the boats report Capt W A Blair received treasury approval to rename his steamer Urania to Helen Blair. Capt John Killeen says the diamond Jo line ship Saint Paul is being rebuilt with a new hull boilers and refurbished cabin improving both exterior and interior making her nearly a new craft.
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W. A. Blair
Treasury Department
Urania
Helen Blair
John Killeen
Diamond Jo Line
Saint Paul
Father and Son Taken to Hospital After Incident
James G Blythe and his son Charles M Blythe were carried from the Commercial House in Rock Island to St Anthony's hospital on Thursday. The elder Blythe, over ninety, is said to be gravely ill with age related ailments. Peter Bushey of Moline was brought to Rock Island on a C B Q train with typhoid fever and shuttled to St Anthony's hospital after an incident at the depot.
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James G. Blythe
Charles M. Blythe
Commercial House
Rock Island
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Peter Bushey
Moline
St. Anthony's Hospital
Fragmentary note on peatland meat and boxed goods
Incomplete text mentions peatland meat and boxed items with phrases about conquering the world, sales, cuts, heals, and boxes. Lacks clear people, places, or dates to identify a full news item.
Court of Honor No 100 Holds Regular Meeting
About 235 members attended the reg ular session at Swedish Olive hall. Peter Vermere resigned as chancellor and Cr. G Cox was elected to the post. Vermere leaves next week for Iowa to farm after purchasing land there. Local friends in Moline bid him farewell and wish him success in his new venture. He has been a leading labor activist with many close associates.
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Court of Honor No. 100
Swedish Olive Hall
Peter Vermere
Cr. G. Cox
Vermere
Barnard & Leas’s
Iowa
Moline
Second Congregational Church Elects Officers for New Year
An adjourned annual meeting of the Second Congregational church elected officers for the coming year. Trustees William Gamble for three years, Alfred Lindwall for one year. Deacon four years W. B. Richards. Clerk Olive Hero. Treasurer W. B. Richards. Superintendent Sunday School F. F. Melin. Assistant Superintendent B. F. Browe. Secretary Will Stange. Mrs. Emery elected deaconess. Finances show no debt with sufficient pledges. a minister will be called when one is found.
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Second Congregational Church
William Gamble
Alfred Lindwall
Deacon
W. B. Richards
Mias Olive Hero
F. F. Melin
B. F. Browe
Will Stange
Twin City Chautauqua plan eyed by Rock Island and Moline
Chautauqua committees of the Rock Island and Moline Methodist churches met at Rock Island Parsonage to discuss a twin city event. The Rock Island group has no authority to act but will report to the church board advising whether to push a county or twin city arrangement for a county wide or Rock Island Moline event.
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L. C. Daugherty
Noftsker
Knudson
Freeman
Rock Island
Meline
Tod City
Moline Rearle
Moline
Alum Baking Powders and Their Alum Contents
The article reviews several baking powder brands Calumet Chapman Crown and Jaques all containing alum. It notes alum powders are cheap at two cents a pound versus cream of tartar at thirty. Housekeepers should judge powder quality by price as alum indicates lower quality.
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Calumet Baking Powder Co
J. P. Dietam Co
Chicago
Jaques Mfg. Co
Sexton Accepts Presidency After Deferred Decision
President M. B. Sexton announced his willingness to stay as head of the Three baseball league. Directors did not accept his initial refusal to seek reelection and proceeded to elect a new president while arranging Sexton’s affairs so he may continue another season.
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M. B. Sexton
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offering Reward
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists endorsements from Toledo wholesalers West & Traux Walding Kinnan Marvin and notes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Price is 76 cents per bottle with testimonials free and mentions Hall's Family Pills.
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Hall
BF. J. Cheney & CO
Propa
Toledo
Ohio
Fr J. Cheney
The Revenge That Failed
Crittenden explains sending his wife’s old skirt to a rummage sale to get even for his trousers. Vermilye asks a question and Crittenden admits she is tickled, saying now he must buy her a new one.
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Crittenden
Vermilye
Brooklyn Engle
Charitable Image Questioned in Chicago Daily News
A witty exchange suggests Diggs doubts Biggs-Grumpleighs generosity, stating the man only gives away advice and himself. The quip frames Biggs as minimally charitable despite the claim.
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Biggs
Grumpleigh
Diggs
Chicago Daily News
Woman seeks refuge as storms assail lone sailor
A fragmented verse in Town Topics tells of a lone man at sea facing fierce storms. He prays to Hymen for guidance toward a safe refuge while a woman expresses desperation asking for any old cove. The piece blends whimsical phrases and garbled references.
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Hymen
Should the Teachers Also Be Vaccinated Opinion Piece
The High School News questions why students face vaccination or removal from school while teachers are not held to the same rule. It argues that teachers should have vaccination certificates on file like pupils and be subject to the same standard.
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High School News
City
Just Watch Our Smoke Coal Ad Promotes Quality Goods
An advertising note touts New Kentucky coal as unmatched and Hurricane and Trenton Spotless as top picks. Limited supply mentioned with a prompt to call and buy before stocks run out, signed by FL. NATT. Phone 2000. Turner fall next week.
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Trenton
South Moline Breather as Community Updates Flow In
South Moline residents report cautious signs of Mrs. Stanwood Ransom's recovery while Grandma Frenbaugh battles grippe and Mrs. Volkman remains very ill. Others travel, recover, or stay home, as Mr. Severance regains health. Bethany Aid society hosted a chicken pie supper at Bethany chapel, clearing about 12 dollars despite cold weather.
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South Moline
Stanwood Ransom
Grandma Frenbaugh
la Grippe
Liggitt
Denver
Colo
Severance
Fred R. Volkman
Bethany Aid Society
Bethany Chapel
Larson
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
When you want a physic that is mild and gentle easy to take and pleasant in effect use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Price 25 cents Samples free Every box guaranteed For sale by F J Clendenin and S Heimbeck druggists.
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Chamberlain
F. J. Clendenin
5. Heimbeck
Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Pain
When pain or irritation exits on any body part, Ballard's Snow Liniment provides prompt relief. Prices are 25 and 60 cents. Sold by F. J. Clendenin and the Battles' Pharmacies.
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Ballard
F. J. Clendenin
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