Woodmen Committee Proposes Readjusted Insurance Rates
The Woodmen committee presents a plan for new age based assessments effective Jan 1 1904 with rates per $1000 of coverage. It includes a reserve fund to cap ongoing increases and outlines monthly contributions for ages 18 to 70, detailing mortality and reserve charges for members like a 27 year old joining now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Te
If. Modert Woodmen
G. W. Clark
Topeka
Kas
W. H. Thompson
Grand Island
Neb
H. 8. Oliver
Lisbon
N. D
F. G. Cummings
Grand Rapids
Mich
J. J. Thompson
Bloomington
Sesson
Milex Menander-Dawston
Geo. Dyre Eldredge
New York
Walter BM. Wright
Boston
Bfase
Able Landis
Winchester
Tenn
Geo. H. West
Brooklyn
Quayle
Bsc
Woodmen
Neighbor Jones
Jones
Woodmen Society Considers New Assessment Rates
The committee proposes a radical rate overhaul for the Modern Woodmen society. Details show tiered amounts by age from 18 to 97 with varied dollar figures and percentages, sparking uncertainty over member support and potential record of approval.
Miners’ Convention Reelects Officers
Indianapolis January 24 miners convention re elected Mr Mitchell as president William Willson as secretary and Mr Lewis as vice president for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Miners’ Convention
Mitchell
Willam Willson
Lewis
Danish West Indies Treaty Signed by U S and Denmark
The treaty granting the United States the Danish West Indies was signed by Secretary Hauser and the Danish minister this morning and will be submitted to the Senate immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Danish West Indies
Senate
Assassination Attempt on King George Reported
Vienna reports an attempt on King George of Greece. An inspector intervened, taking the stabbing blow intended for the king. the would-be assassin was arrested.
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Washington
Vienna
George
Greece
Earthquakes Felt Across St Louis and Illinois
Two shocks of earthquake were felt in St Louis this morning with a heavy rumbling sound waking residents. Shocks were also reported in Illinois across the Mississippi at Quincy and in Kansas City.
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St. Louis
Illinois
Quincy
Kansas City
Deficiency Bill Passed With Army and Philippines Shelter Fund
The House adopted an amendment to the deficiency appropriation bill providing five hundred thousand dollars for protection and shelter of officers and enlisted men in the army and the Philippines. The vote was 178 to 105 with sixteen Democrats in support.
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Washington
Philippines
Kings New Discovery for Consumption Extolled by Editor
Churubusco Ind editor O H Downey proclaims Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption infallible for coughs colds and grip with instant relief and cure. Clendenin s drug store guarantees every 50c and $1 bottle and offers trial bottles free.
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O. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Dr. King
Clendenin
Anti-Wiles faction to map campaign for DAR state regency
A conference in Chicago tomorrow will launch a statewide drive against Mrs. Alice Bradford Wiles for the Daughters of the American Revolution state regency. Seven leaders from Moline Peoria Bloomington Bloomington Rockford Dixon and others will push for Mrs. Charles H Deere or others and coordinately oppose Wiles.
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the Record-Herald
Alice Bradford Wiles
Chicago
Matthew T. Scott
Bloomington
Illinois
Sam Welty
Ralph Emerson
Rockford
Julia Mills Dunn
Moline
Dorothy N. Law
Dixon
Wiles
Deere
Law
Mansfield
Peoria
Mrs. Deere
Theatre to House a Mammoth Furniture Store Remodel Planned
Clemann and Salzmann have let the Harper Theatre remodeling to Aaron Anderson. The $10,000 job will finish in sixty days and rebuild the interior into four stories with a south entrance and lobby, elevators, and a large modern glass front. The firm will stock and display a vast furniture stock and handle more upholstery in house.
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Clemann & Salzmann
Harper Theatre
Aaron Anderson
2D Avenue
Messrs. Clemann and Salzmann
Advertised LST and Various Names Listed in Notice
A blotchy damaged ad lists numerous individuals including Conley R M Dailey Mrs Wil Freestone Ruth Gates J L Grove Geo A Judge Miles Lundgren C A Parkés Miss Florence Pettiford Willard Lampoon Henry Schneider Mine Lizate Shaw Mrs Smith Char le Thérsen C Thason Mrs Frank Van Horn T 3 Webb Natt Wick son Andrew C Willams Mire Nell Wells Ed and others. The notice references a lock box Nov 349 and a GEO H McKinley P M line. The text hints at health claims about kidney impurities and liver and kidney stimulation.
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Conley
R. M
Dailey
Wil
Freestone
Ruth
Gates
J. L
Grove
Geo. A
Judge
Miles
Lundgren
C. A
Parkés
Miss Florence
Pettiford
Willard
Lampoon
Henry
Schneider
Lizate
Shaw
Smith
Charle
Thérsen
Thason
Frank
van Horn
Webb
Natt
Wickson
Andrew C
Willams
Mire
Nell
Wells
Geo, H. M’kinley
P.M
Strang Divorce Granted After Cruelty Verdict
In circuit court on Thursday the divorce trial of Mrs. Mary Strang of Moline versus William Strang was heard. Married in 1885 the couple had five children. About sixteen witnesses testified and the jury found William Strang guilty of extreme and repeated cruelty, prompting Judge Trimble to grant the divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Strang
Moline
William Strang
G. W. McCaskrin
M. B. Sweeney
Strang
Trimble
Rosenfield Estate Paid First Inheritance Tax
Mrs. Julia Rosenfield administratrix of the Morris Rosenfield estate pays $5,972.76 to the County Treasurer for the state inheritance tax. The receipt was filed in Circuit Clerk Gamble's office on Thursday and is the first such filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Rosenfield
Morris Rosenfield
P. F. Cox
Gamble
Remarkable Cure of Croup A Little Boy's Life Saved
A Iowa parent credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his boy from a dangerous croup attack. The reader recalls the urgent dosing and removal of phlegm as the child improved after using the medication. The ad promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a general remedy for coughs and pulmonary ailments, offered by local pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. HB. Speere
Goodwin
8. D
Joel Demont
Inwood, Iowa
F. J. Clendenin
E. Helmbeck
Ballard
Battles Pharmacies
C B & Q Railroad Names Tri-City Agent
The C B & Q Railroad appoints Frank A Hart as tri city agent to handle growing passenger business. He arrives in Rock Island and works with H D Fristoe in Moline and local agents in Rock Island and Davenport. Hart, from Galesburg, replaces duties from H D Mack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C., B. & Q. Railroad Company
Frank A. Hart
Tri-City
Rock Island
H. D, Fristoe
Moline
Davenport
H. D. Mack
Crawford
Mack
Hart
Galesburg
Blizzard forecast prompts coal stock sale notice
We expect a blizzard soon and urge stocking coal while delivery is quick. For sale: two cars Balcarris lump coal, one LaSalle coal, four Cable coal cars, one Hurricane coal, and a large amount of hard coal. Frank L. Natt offers immediate disposal from Office 11th Street and 8d Avenue. phone 2069.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balcarris
LaSalle Coal
Frank L. Natt
11Th Street
8D Avenue
Peter Peterson Opens At 318 Eighteenth Street
Builder Peter Peterson offers estimates on all building classes and free sketches and designs. He provides full construction services with top equipment. Call 8221 for inquiries.
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Eighteenth Street
When you want a talking machine buy the Edison phonograph
Buy the best Edison phonograph and records at A. C. Woodyatt's located at 517 16th Street. The ad promotes high quality talking machines and records from the Edison line and directs customers to the store for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison Phonograph and Records
A. C. Woodyatt's
16Th Street
Recruiting for Pullman Car Company in city
H Wilson from Pullman Car Company says there is a labor shortage of skilled mechanics, with pay from two dollars daily and higher possible. The firm has over 9,000 freight car orders, aims to raise output from 40 to 60 or 70 cars per day, currently producing 800 cars for C B & Q, sample car approved today. Nelson advertises in this issue seeking men for steady work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Wilson
Pullman
F. C. Nelson
Pullman Car Company
Nelson
Insurance listing for Fred R Feung at 597% 16th Street
A 20 year life endowment policy is offered along with health accident and fire cover. The listing provides the name Fred R Feung and the address 597 percent 16th street.
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Fred R.feung
16Th Street
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Uae
King George
Campana
Mammoth Store
Circuit Court
Tricity
Peter Peterson
Contractor and Border — Office
Molina
Dye Works
4Th Avenue
Genta’ Wea
Mullane’s Department Store
Voy
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