Early morning fire destroys nurses dormitory at city hospital
Fire gutted the nurses dormitory, the old Pitts house near the hospital, with an estimated 3500 loss. Five nurses slept inside Emma Linguist Jessie Shales Mary Carlson Miller and Vandruff escaped as flames spread from the furnace area through double walls to the attic. Firefighters arrived after a 1:40 a.m. alarm and fought the blaze, aided by janitors, with extensive water and smoke damage throughout. Insurance coverage is held by B E Morgan agents.
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Pitts
Emma Linguist
Jessie Shales
Mary Carlson
Miller
Vandruff
Mra. Cowley
Miss Carlson
B. BE. Morgan
Senator Mason Reflects on Rock Island Event and Cartoon
Senator Mason comments after the Rock Island gathering praising the Record-Herald cartoon of the senatorial race. He notes the image shows him ahead by a neck though his neck is short and acknowledges the depicted contest between Lori mer and himself.
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Record-Herald
Rock Island
Mason
Lorimer
Guarantee on Tar Syrup Bottles Refunded if It Fails
The Hatties Pharmacy H. Sandstrom offers a refund on a 50c bottle of Green's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. A 26c bottle is also offered, with money refund if not satisfactory.
FAMOUS Dump Sale Offers Coats and Suits in Four-Day Bargain Event
Shoppers can buy overcoats and suits at discounted prices during a four day sale at the McKinnie block on 15th street. Customers are urged to hurry as bargains last for a limited time.
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Cail
McKinnie Block
15Th Street
Weather forecast hints at harsh late February and early March
St Louis forecaster Hicks predicts fluctuating barometer readings from February 1 to 3 with rain snow and a sharp temperature drop. A storm period from February 6 to 10 followed by a warm spell and possible lightning and heavy rains southward, then snow northward. Northwest gales until the 18th and a late February to early March cold wave. April to June expected to be favorable for outdoors with adequate rainfall, especially in extreme northeast regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
St. Louis
Ladies of the G A R to Organize Tonight
Mrs Mary T Hager president of the Ladies of the G A R arrived in the city this afternoon. Mrs Bernice H Voss of Geneseo preceded her and discussed forming a circle with local women. A meeting is set for this evening at Mrs J M Holt 1614 5th avenue to organize a Moline circle inviting mothers wives sisters and nieces of Union soldiers and army nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary T. Hager
Ladies of the
G A. R
Bernice H. Voss
Geneseo
G. A R
J M Holt
5Th Avenue
New Century Comfort Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad
Millions seek relief from burns scalds cuts and ulcers with Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It cures eruptions salt rheum boils and fevers sores removes corns and warts and serves as a top pile remedy. Only 26n at Clendenin's drug store Elks Elks Elks Elks Elks Elks
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Bucklen
Clendenin
Rural smallpox scare hits Rock Island butter trade
A Rock Island physician learned a Pre emption Mercer county farmer had smallpox after the farmer disclosed itching. The farmer said family illness spread as the doctor warned him to remove relatives from stores. Butter shipments were burned and the physician burned disinfectants all day.
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Rock Island Union
Rock Island
Davenport
Iowa
Mercer County
Milan
Illinois doctors set 74 day cruise to Mediterranean voyage
Dr J W Pettit of Ottawa II leads a large Illinois medical delegation aboard a New York departure on February 8. The 800 strong party sails to Madeira and Cairo, visits Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, crosses the Mediterranean to Greece and Italy, ending back in New York April 22.
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J W Pettit
Ottawa II
State Medical Society
Illinois
New York
Madeira Islands
Gibraltar
Isle of Malta
Alexandria
Nite
Joppa Jerusalem
Dead Sea
Mason Not a Martyr in Banquet Innuendo
The Rock Island Union notes a Journal story about a Plow lity banquet with portraits of national figures like Washington Lincoln Garfield Logan Cullom Mason and Gov Yates. Senator Mason attends the event and is described as cheerful despite martyrdom references, sparking debate over omitted words and editorial errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rock Island Union
Manine Journal
Washington
Lincoln
Garfield
Logan
Cullom
Mason
Gov Yates
Tem
He, Hal
Blizard coal sale issue amid approaching snow
Forecasters warn of a near term blizzard and urge coal stock up while delivery remains swift. Frank Naty advertises several coal cars including Balcarris lump LaSalle Cable and Hurricane plus hard coat coal and invites inquiries from buyers at his office on street and avenue with phone number 008.
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Balcarris
LaSalle Coal
Dhee
Frank I
Avinw
Boy freezing sores prompt aid from Rock Island railroad officials
A destitute family in Rock Island faced hardship when a boy hauling coal revealed his feet had frozen nails and flesh after a December cold spell. Railroad officials, moved by the tale, visited the home and secured medical help and other relief at their own expense.
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Rock Island
Sleighing Party Captivates City Street Scene
Last evening about 7 30 o'clock a sleighing party glided up 5th street toward 6th avenue. Four tugs became unhitched near the avenue and the horses pulled on toward Rock Island, leaving the bob sled and riders stranded on 16th street like a dam at low tide. The charges were recovered and the ride resumed.
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5Th Street
6Th Avenue
Rock Island
16Th Street
Two Wills Probate for Record Wednesday
The Rock Island will of Mrs. Wilhelmina Hunshaw dated December 9, 1901 leaves all property to daughter Mabel M Ledwell who is executrix without bond. The Durmann will dated February 16, 1899 leaves all property to sister Lucy Beck and brother Charles Durmann with Charles named as executor.
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Wilhelmina Hunshaw
Rock Island
Mabel M Ledwell
George C. Durmann
Lucy Beck
Chas. Durmann
The Secret of Long Life and Bitters Health Claim
A vintage ad proclaims long life through healthy organs and rapid destruction of disease germs. Bilectric Bitters are said to regulate stomach fever kidneys purify blood and improve appetite. They allegedly cure kidney troubles female complaints nervous disorders constipation dyspepsia and malaria. Priced 60c guaranteed by Clendenin.
Sandstrom Studio Announces Move to McKinnie Block
After March 1, a studio relocation to the McKinnie block is planned with alterations to create a top mid state gallery. The public is invited to visit during the building’s progress and inspect the new space.
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McKinnie
Tio Pest
Ats
Surprise to Relatives Learns of Sister's Death and Heirship
Mrs. August Nelson and Charles Ahlforth of Moline discovered through the Daily Journal that their sister, Mrs. Stussi, died in Spokane Washington and left them a share of her large estate. Mrs. Nelson recalled learning of the will probate from the Journal and expressed surprise at her sister's wealth and marriage. Tickets for the Knox College Glee Club event are available at local drug stores with seats and pricing listed.
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August Nelson
The
Daily Journal
Stussi
Spokane
Moline
Charles Ahlforth
Wash
Nelson
4Th Avenue
4Th and
5Th Street
Journal
Knox College Glee Club
Battles
Clendenin
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Old Pitts House
Ble
J.ramser
Harper House
the Hatties Pharmacy
H. Sandstrom
Prof. Hicks
Elks
Blanket and Comfort Sale
Jack Frost
FEA
Cos
Sandstrom
Sweden
Hull Brothers
Third Avenue
the Postoffice
Moline, Ill
Dewend- Kuschmann
17Th Street
3D Avenue
Moline, Illinois
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