New Officers of Labor Congress
The Fri-City Labor Congress elected new officers with George N. Morgan as President and A C Reed as Vice President. Other roles filled include Financial Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, and various delegates from unions such as Typographical, Harness Makers, Carpenters, Barbers, Coal Miners, and more. The meeting emphasized unity, government employee union activity, and full participation without voting rights for some members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Congress
Tessier Wall
ELC Betts
George N. Morgan
Typographical Union
A C Reed
Harness- Makers Union
Maines Tetail Clerks Tonion
Ford of Carpenters Union
Eco Vermete Barbers Socpeant At Arms
Nyeger Makers’ Union
Thomas Limeux
UL Alon Peusters
Firemen Get Raise at Peoples Power Plant
Seven firemen employed at the Peoples Power Company plant demanded a raise from 45 to 50 dollars per month on Saturday. Plant manager Mr Reimers granted the increase and the men continued work. Two men resigned due to misunderstandings of the conditions and were replaced.
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Peoples Power
Worcester Mass Jan 1 Rsp Creal Toeothe Journal
Fragmented local text describes January weather in Worcester with references to city life and various names. Readers are left with an unclear sense of events but mention of dates and local features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester Mass
Creal
Natal
Senate Confirms Thomas in Post Amid Wide Lineup
The Senate confirmed Thomas for a government post alongside other appointments in a broad batch. Observers note the action aligns with routine confirmation practice though details on the post and scope remain sparse.
County Teachers to Meet Next Saturday
County teachers plan a Saturday gathering to discuss district issues and upcoming school terms. Officials call on educators to attend at the designated meeting place and time for updates and planning.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Deafness Cure
An 19th century style medicine ad claims deafness arises from inflamed mucous lining of the eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for any catarrh deafness it cannot cure. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, with circulars and Toledo as location.
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F J Cheney & Co
Taledo
Halls Family
Obituary notices for Mrs Harnett and young Kain
The obituary records the death of Mrs Harnett aged 33 years from typhoid fever and peritonitis after hospitalization at St Anthonys. It notes her Newtown location and four years in Red Island. Also recorded is the death of 11 year old Benjamin Kain of Bowling township from acute Bright's disease with a funeral at his home and burial in German Lutheran cemetery.
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Biiday
St Anthons
Hoas- Pita
St Anthonys S
Harnett
New Ton Lawa
Red Island
Newton
Henjamin Kain
A Ll. Kain
Bowling Township
Rev G Ecker Dies in DeKalb Pastor Native of City
Telegram from DeKalb reports the death of Rev Charles Ecker pastor of the Swedish Mission Church in DeKalb. A native of the city he studied at Augstana College and prepared for ministry. He leaves two brothers and a sister in this city and had relatives working at local companies.
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DeKalb
Psth Avetur
Sth
Loth Streets
Missing diamond and sapphire cag at Rock Island arsenal
Reward offered for the return of a lost diamond and sapphire cag found near the Rock Island arsenal. Contact the journal offices for details and reward arrangements.
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Ta Rock Island Arsenal
Political Notes Prominent Local Official Faces Confirmation
The article previews political notes about a mayoral or council position and a state seat, noting the office of a key local official and the upcoming election. It mentions a candidate with a strong record and references a clerk and legislative roles, highlighting anticipated outcomes.
Oil Promises Wealth Through Quick Investments
Advertising copy touts oil investments as a fast path to riches. It urges readers to contact a local office for details on the best stock opportunities and emphasizes urgency to act soon.
Swedish American Papers Aid College Funding Efforts
Substantial help from Swedish American papers supports a college fundraising drive. Local editors coordinated subscriptions and donations to bolster the effort, distributing lists and promoting perceived benefits to students and the institution.
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Help College
Sanitarium Moves to New Quarters on Toth Street
The Batth Creek sanitarium’s focal branch begins moving into new quarters in the old Hemenway residence on Toth street. Equipment for the institution has been transferred and work starts on accommodating bed-bound patients. Mrs N A Webster of Winnie, Texas, reports relief from headaches after using Dr Kings New Life Pills.
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Batth Creek m
Hemenway
Toth Street
Free eye checkup and best optical department
The ad promises a free eye examination to diagnose trouble and emphasizes the tri cities as home to the best equipped optical department. It highlights expertise and a wide range of eyewear services.
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Tri-Cities
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Longer Life
Editor O H Downey of Churubusco touts Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption as an infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip claiming instant relief and certain cure. Clendenins drug store guarantees 50c and 1 bottles with free trial bottles offered.
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O. H. Downey
Churubusco
Dr King
Clendenin
Remodel Power Plants To Modernize State Systems
Out of town engineers inspect three power plants to plan a full modernization. They foresee updated systems with new equipment and improved generators, aiming to bring Moline, Ishend, and Davenport up to the best standards in the state.
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Hoa Vien
Moline Bock Ishend
Davenport
Union Temperance Meeting Last Night
Readable fragments describe a Union Temperance meeting held last night at a church. Attendees included members from various local congregations and groups, with emphasis on religious leaders and temperance advocates.
Mysterious Infant Death in Rock Island
Readable fragments report a mysterious infant death in Rock Island with terse, unclear notes about investigation steps, authorities, and possible cause. The surviving text references estate records, a doctor, and an inquiry but lacks coherent details or confirmed findings.
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Rock Island
Bartenders Organize For Social Purposes
A local group of bartenders forms a social association and opens club rooms near the Skinner desk on 3d verity tre. The verbose notes describe poems and magazines used to promote their aims and urge avoidance of stale stock through journal advertising columns.
Police Investigate Sunday Incident at Trinetate Worker Site
A chaotic Sunday scene near the Trinetate Workers' Mi Jortite Sorand activity drew police attention. Witnesses described a disturbance with loud shouting, a confrontation with officers, and concerns over an unlawful gathering ending without clear resolution.
Local D A R Chapter Holds Annual Meeting
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Robert Poneaten
Stafford tas besmuth thre Top Phair incident
An incident involving Stafford and a top pair is noted with threats and confusion. The report mentions a tas besmuth event and references Lethe and a distant stance. Details are unclear but indicate a tense interaction with notable names.
An Ideal Shoe Line Offers Comfort and Durability
The advertisement promotes a broad line of shoes chosen for comfort, durability, and satisfactory wear. It notes availability in all widths with a popular toe and across the instep and claims the shoes match many features of a five dollar shoe at a lower price.
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Qnew Officers OF
George E. Morgan
Central Labor Body
United States
Fiers
Pete
Nba
Wis
Maurice Farntam
Morgan Sector
Reed
Antenam
Journvine Boarbers Beck
Londtecd
Coal Valley International Painters and Decarat
Na Rock Estand
Dxavenpoort
Journesyne Barkers Uonbern
Matis
Daavenpeeet
Fetal Therke Union
Davenport Loited
Jourtesten Pouthers Davenport Carpenters Amd Teimers Corben Bek
Pstand
Porothuethin
Tesatheeworkere Tron Mobl Ta Diasecrpert
Pilee
Hull Brothers
Moline, Illinois
Noxall
A.C. Staley Underwear Sweet, Orr & Co
Union Label Clothing
Langley
MOS
Thirds Avenue
Moline
Raine
People’s Power Company
Nothara
Thomas
Senate
Foo Thomas
Rew
Esland
Eirnet
Kain
G. Egker
Hote Taeeeg
Tility
Tye
Pedite
Journal
Boos Stelent
Iuastay Ntrdreste
Ningsus
Sanitarium
N A Webster
Winnie V
Kings New Life
Clendenins Drug Store
Opti
Cian
J. Ramser
Harper House
Sinaia
Burst Baptist
Brite Faebelpe
Tbs
Hueteete
Tthe Temperance Union
Las Jamisens Teatt
Peeloe
Ordinanes
Omeer
Peottat
Tollenaere & Martens
Mullane’s
Mullane
Fifteenth Street
Fourth Avenue
Moline, Ill
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