Notable Figures and Events in Brief From Early 20th Century Press
A compilation of short items notes John L. Parker’s editorial longevity, Arthur Balfour’s parliamentary rise, and philanthropic efforts by Mother Catherine Drexel. It recalls Dan O’Connell’s death in South Africa, Greek and Canadian political matters, and cultural figures Lafcadio Hearn and Jules Massenet. Additionally, it mentions excavations in Greece, a Rumford Falls sign prompting parcel retrieval, and a farmhouse dialogue about a son’s usefulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th Dessannis
Greece
Daniel O'Connell
South Africa
Bloemfontein
Henrys Strong
Dominion of Canada
Lord Minto
Aoanadian
Peffer
Kansas
Congress
Fraok Prioo
Chicago
Tlineis
Fort Dearborn
Miguel A Otero
New Mexico
Lafcadio Hearn
Haar
Tokyo
Julea Massenet
Prussian Education Decree Cited in Public Notice
A Prussian minister of education decree issued recently is cited in a fragmented news snippet. The item references educational policy actions and mentions a high smokestack in Germany and other global notes, signaling a periodical roundup of international developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Rhelnau
Teans Kidneys Pills Claim to Cure Bed Wetting
A mother reports using Teans Kidney Pills to treat a child’s bed wetting and kidney secretion pains. The testimonial cites improved health after a course of the remedy, offered through Foster Milburn Co as sole agents in New York and urging buyers to remember the name and avoid substitutes.
Kaiser's Address Letter Rules Tightened in Germany
The article notes that German pupils must address letters to the Kaiser with extreme care and warns that requests for stamps dolls or similar items will be punished severely by school authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Short Stories On Training Schools And Ventures
Government plans Fort Leavenworth as a premier training school after West Point. Eight patent medicine firms spend about 600000 dollars yearly on advertising. Pan-American exposition art sales total under 15000 dollars for 27 pictures. Ponce Puerto Rico forms a cruelty to animals society enforcing laws. West Virginia counties feature Slab Fork Marsh Fork Shady Spring and Clear Fork districts. Pipes Stem Jumping Branch districts noted in another county. A vessel owner sent a friend in Belfast Maine a barrel of sunken wreck flour now still good for bread. New Yorks zoological garden to be largest in the world covering 26 acres. Wash DC 168 acres. Berlin garden 60. Paris garden 50. London garden 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Leavenworth
West Point
Buffalo
Ponce
Porthé Rico
West Virginia
Belfast
New Yorks Zoological Garden
Washington
Berlin Garden
London Garden
Sleigh Ride Dream Versus Modern Auto Cutter
Poetic fragment recalls a sleigh outing with Kitty on a frosty night. The speaker imagines a country road, the cutter gliding over ice, and a fluttering heart as a horse shies at a tree. A stray line mentions an auto cutter and a one armed JT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty
White
Arctic climate history sparks tropical past theory
Buried forests found in Alaska revive the debate on a tropical or semitropical Arctic climate. A New England professor once argued that early Earth cooled at the poles and that vegetation and humans originated there before migrating southward in prehistory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Arctic
New England
The Engagement Announcement Sparks Envy in Chicago Post
A Newark envious girl questions wealth while snubbing a woman whose engagement is announced. The scene centers on social envy and the perceived power of looks and status, as reported by the Chicago Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Local Classifieds: Stoves Farms Watches Loans and More
A collection of small ads lists for sale items including two hardwood stoves a desk and room table cheap. Five farm tracts near Port Byron 66 acres 40 acres 20 acres and 12 acres on Moline bluff described as desirable. Jewelry watches clothing loan offers from The Greater New York Loan Co. two 10 foot floor show cases. Help wanted for a good washing housework a gentle horse and a woman to drive. Inquiries directed to Journal and specific addresses provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Byron
Moline Bluff
Oakleaf
McKinnie Block
Greater New York Loan Co
20Th St
Rock Island
Brown
C P Skinner
2¢ Avenue
St Jones
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Carnegie
Washington Star
John L. Parker
O' Lyno Item
Arthur James Balfour
O ‘House
Catherine
Drexel
STOO
Siac
Jobn Cotton Tuna
Springfield
Newark Free Public
Sreece
Samos
Grecian
Rumford Falls
Mey Try
Corntassel
Jozh
Nebuchadnezzar
British Ishes
Siberia
Kamchatka
Chena
India
Brittany
Aina
Rhoudeon
10Th Street
Foster Milburn
Huffato
Tt & Remember
Hr. Mangold
Molino, Ml
D. J. Webb
City Mall
Moline
Baby’s
Firmiare
Union News
Daily Journal
E. E. Mangold
Rock Island, Ml
W. C. Allen
Commoreaiane
Salvona Soap CO
Reta
Pine St
St. Louis
Journal
Reno
McKinnte Block
Allen Bros., McKinnie Block
Moline Tft
Cady’s Add
Roundhouse
Mueller & Son's
3D Avenue
Henry Rohwer
19Th Street
People's Furniture & Carpet House
5Th Avenue
Dewend & Kuschmann
Undertakers
A V Bexsterdahl
Lutheran Church
Ill
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
John M. Ekelin
Merchant Tailors
L. Lindholm
Ocean Steamship
Perry St
Davenport
Iowa
Carpenters
John Carlson
2D Avenue
Wagner Opera House
6Th Avenue
N. H Choberberg
Avenue
Lost
Rock Island Arsenal
Decker
14Th Street
1St Avenue
4Th Avenue
16Th Street
18Th Street
JB Stofft
H. P. Hansen
Willamaon
Third Avenue
BANKS
Moline National Bank
15Th Street
Moline— State Savings Bank
People's Savings Bank
German Savinge Bank
West 30 Street
E. A. Bolen
12Th Street
G. Swensson
Rosenstein Building
Boston
Ito
BE. L. Kerns
M. D
Lindwall's
Bennett—Skinner
A. R. Beal
12Th Avenue
J M. Wyeland
Chase Building
Mock
Rosenstein
Corne
People’s Paper
National Association OF Stationary Engineers
Pees
C Ma
Cornell
Nes
Clothiers
Mullane
4Th Avenue, Moline, mM
U. S. Clothing Company
W. Odell
Wood & Pepe
Lawrence M. Magill
Skinner Block
Jackson & Hurst
Rock Island National Bank
C. J. Searle, Shaf
Mitchell & Lynde Block
PRSIN
Goweet
Kansas City
Missouri
Uttee States
Fidelity and Guarantee Co
Second Ave
Illinois
W. A. Briggs
Moline State Savings Bank
Capital
Wright
W W. Wells
FF. Anderson
Gashier
Porter Skinner
Geo. H. Edwards
W. W. Wells
H.A. Ainsworth
W. H. Adama
Geo. W. Wood
C. P. Skinner
J. G. Skinner
Moline National Bank Bldg
Fidelity Loan Company
Mitchell & Lynde Bi
Molotm, TN
Allen
J. Elias Leas
R. Ainsworth
A. Ainsworth
Selle Lu, Sram
United States
Europe
Banking House
4 Avenue
Ibth Street
Jens Lorenzen H. Lischer
Chas
N. Voss R. Andresen
Ed. Kaufmann
Ooee
Eeeeve
H. H. Andresen
F. G. Clausen
F A. Griggs
H. Lischer
Jens Sorensen
T. A. Murphy
Paulo Roddewilg
Kee Qa
Seiffert
Chas. N. Véen
People’s Savings Bank
Moline, Ill
Sane Ae
J. T. Browning
P. H. Weasel
Moline, Illinois
J. W. Warr
Plowman Publishing Company
Job Printing Department
California
Los Angeles
Galesburg
Quincy
Kanens
Denver
Colorado
Salt Lake City
Piman “Tauris
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