Vaccination drive as Milleson pupil linked smallpox case closes SEPHE school
Washington school closes to fumigate after a Milleson child’s school attendance prompts vaccination. Mayor Wessel orders schoolchildren vaccinated. board vows support. Balch case grows, isolation hospital considered if more cases appear. Health officials urge precautions amid regional cases.
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Health Department
Balch
Board of Education
DeSilva
Rock Island
Proclamation Aims School Vaccination Amid Smallpox Cases
The mayor announces a proclamation due to ongoing smallpox in the area and reports of cases in Moline. It requires all children attending Moline schools to provide a certification, with details pending, to prevent spread and protect public health.
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Moline
Vaccination Notice Issued by Moline Mayor
The mayor P H Wessel of Moline Illinois urges immediate vaccination of all Washington school children and invites those not vaccinated in the last five years to be vaccinated as soon as possible with a deadline set before February 16 1902.
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Washington
P. H. Wessel
Mystery Surrounding Sterling Men Solved
The disappearance of Davis and Arnold of Sterling is resolved by a letter from Frank Arnold stating he is well, recovering from a cough, and having gained 16 pounds since leaving home. He does not explain why he did not write earlier.
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Davis
Arnold
Sterling
Frank Arnold
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
A 19th century advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and endorsements from West & Traux Waldineg Kinnan Marvin druggists. The cure is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces, price 75 cents per bottle, with testimonials free.
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Hall
F J Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Ohio
F J Cheney
No brilliant success in business without newspaper advertising
A compact reflection notes that recognizing and using newspaper advertising brings profit, implying commercial value and proven outcomes when ad campaigns are employed effectively.
Aged Lady Falls and Suffers Serious Injuries
Mrs. Brown mother of Ed Brown of Brown and Christison was seriously injured yesterday in a fall resulting in a hip fracture and a dislocated shoulder. The elderly woman is recovering from a previous broken arm and may be bedbound for a month.
Cure for Headache and Constipation Promoted
Mrs. N A Webster of Winnie Virginia credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with completely curing two years of sick headaches. The remedy also eases biliousness and constipation. Available at Clendenin's drug store for 25 cents.
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N A. Webster
Winnie
Dr. King
Clendenin
Heavy Snowfall Forecast From Chicago To Davenport
Weather bureau reports an unusually heavy snow tonight or tomorrow morning. Chicago observers predicted light snow, but Davenport’s observatory confirms the stronger fall.
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Chicago
Davenport Weather Bureau
Signatures on 1840s land patent filings noted in court records
The article records original U.S. land patents filed in Circuit Clerk Gamble's office on a Monday. Papers include a patent to W. B. Taylor signed by President John Tyler dated February 7, 1844, and three Miles L. Drury patents signed by Van Buren, Pierce, and a 1841 date.
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United States
Taylor
Gamble
John Tyler
Miles L. Drury
Martin van Buren
Franklin Pierce
Port Byron Child Swallows Stick Pin
The 16 month old child of Prof and Mrs Herrick of Port Byron swallowed a stick pin with a chain attachment last Friday. The child is in Rock Island under a physician’s care and the course is being followed by X ray. It is hoped surgery will not be required to remove the pin.
Obituary notices of Beck Adams and Peake in Black Hawk area
Gottlieb Beck an old county settler died at Lochlock near Black Hawk township at 84 after general decline. Survived by five children, funeral held this morning. Mary Adams aged 46 died at St Anthony's hospital after long illness. survived by husband H S Adams and daughter Louise, funeral today. Cable Peake, 16 year old nephew of Hon and Mrs Ben T Cable, has died at his father's home in Arkansas.
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Gottlieb Beck
Lochlock
Black Hawk Township
Milan
Gottleb, Jr
Magnus Huber
John Beck
Mra
Mary Weigel
Black Hawk
Rose Cady
Rolf
Iowa
Millinery Sale at Schietfeldt and Wiese
Schietfeldt and Wiese announce a closing out sale of winter millinery at their store 1617 6th Avenue. Everything is offered at half price with display ads showing attractive prices.
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Schietfeldt & Wiese
6Th Avenue
Blizzard looming coal sale by Franel and Natt
Announcement warns of an imminent blizzard and urges stock up on coal while delivery is favorable. Inventory includes two cars Balcarris lump coal one car LaSalle coal four cars Cable coal one car Hurricane coal and a large quantity of hard coal. Office contact at 11th Street and 3rd Avenue phone 2009.
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Balcarris
LaSalle Coal
Franel
NATT
11Th Street
3D Avenue
How Kid Noble AEE Catine Desperado At Large After Muscatine Murder
Noble alias Kid Noble of Rock Island remains a fugitive after shooting Tom Morgan in Muscatine. He traveled toward Atalissa, bought a Des Moines bound ticket, and mingled with locals while evading arrest. Morgan died after a volley of shots. authorities note the killer fled with a loaded plan and did not show signs of intoxication.
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ID Noble
Rock Island
Tom Morgan
Muscatine
Noble
Mulct
Kansas City
Kecklerville
Ataliassa
Des Moines
Atalissa
Kid
Morgan
Bet Aiouth
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength for Strained Children
An advertisement proclaims Scott's Emulsion as a strong growing medicine that helps weak children endure the strain of growth. It claims the product starts up new life in backward or sickly children and carries them until they can stand on their own. Trial offer from SLO1T & BOWNE, 4g Pearl Street, New York.
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Scott
Peter Peterson Contractor and Builder Opens Office
Peter Peterson Contractor and Builder opens at 318 Eighteenth Street offering estimates on all building work and preliminary sketches free of charge. Fronts equipment for taking care of art detail projects and related construction services.
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Eighteenth Street
Dethile Balongiig
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Milleson
Wessel
Rock Island Health Department
E. Balch
16Th Street
Josephson Jewelry
Tricity
Josephson
Molind
Illinois
Moline, Il
Blanket and Gomfort
Jack Frost
Rye
van Buren
Tyler
Port Byron
Beck
Catine
Cody
Knox
BIG
J Nelson
Peter Peterson
Hull Brothers
Third Avenue
Lil
Kuschmann
17Th Street
Moline, Illinois
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