Brown College absorbs Gustus School in Moline
The Gustus School of Business becomes part of Brown College system under Prof Gustus. The move expands opportunities, enlarges facilities, and positions Moline as a regional education center with the Brown brand assuring quality. Prof Brown and Mr. Gustus gain wider influence and a national audience for business education.
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Gustus
Moline
Brown
Guston
W Brown
Business College
Bback
Commercial Teachers Federation
Mullane Millinery Offers Ladies and Children Hats
Mullane's millinery department presents mid-summer stock for ladies and children. Childrens leghorns priced at 60c to 75c, ladies sailors at 19c.
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Mullane
How to Enjoy the Fourth on the New Steamer J. S.
Advertisement promotes the steamer J. S. built for comfort and speed. It invites families to ride Rock Island and back, with a 7:199 a.m. departure and 1 p.m. return. Round trip fare is 76 cents.
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J. S
Rock Taland
Swedish Lutheran Tabernacle Announces Summer Picnic
Church notes report the Swedish Lutheran Tabernacle will host its annual summer picnic at Hast Moline on Wednesday July 3 with a special C B I Q train to the destination. A Sunday meeting and youth program are also scheduled with details to be announced.
Obituary for Carl Herbert Carlstedt
Carl Herbert Carlstedt, 13 months old, son of Mr and Mrs Charles M Carlstedt of 1702 28th avenue, died today after an illness of 24 hours caused by spasms. The funeral will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon with Rev O V Holmgren of Augustana College officiating.
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Carlstedt
Carl Herbert
Charles M. Carlstedt
28Th Avenue
Alness
O. V. Holmgren
Augustana College
Mullanes Clothing House Offers Bargains in Shirts
The store promotes bargains in men's shirts with a large sale at 60 cents. It touts finest shirt at eight cents and a complete line of men's hats with prices ranging from 1.00 to 2.25 dollars. A new soft hat is offered at 50 cents.
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Mullane's
Wedding Surprise for Henry Daebelsiehn Jr and Eva Maude Miller
The wedding occurred Saturday evening at the First Baptist parsonage with Rev R C Bryant officiating. Bride Eva Maude Miller wore white. sister Etta attended in pink. best man was L P Marks. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents in the near term and travel to Buda and Wyanet for a week with friends.
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Henry Daebelsiehn Jr
Eva Maude Miller
South Side
First Baptist Church
R. C Bryant
Etta
L. P Marks
Ipurente
Mr Daebelsfehn
Henry Daebelifehn
15Th Street
Buda
Wyanet
Daebelliehn
Ladies Schedule Socials and Notices in City Churches
The Rqual Biffrage Association plans a picnic at Prospect Park tomorrow with a 101 o'clock start and a program including dinner and a good time. Florence A Brown and sister Vivian M from Geneseo are guests of Mrs W Magill of Rock Island. The Episcopal Sunday school hosts a picnic at Watch Tower with Rev Burrel supervising and a social supper. Julius Anderson leaves 1316 6th Avenue tonight for Newcastle Wyoming.
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Rqual Biffrage Association
Prospect Park
Florence A. Brown
Vivian M. Eee
Geneseo
W Magill
Rock Island
Episcopal Sunday School
Watch Tower
Rev. Burrel
Julius Anderson
6Th Avenue
Newcastle
Pioneer shoe dealer Rank built a lasting boot business in Moline
The Shoe Retailer and Boots and Shoes Weekly profiles Joseph Francis Rank a immigrant who arrived in 1854 with one boat and rebuilt his life in Moline Illinois. He apprenticed two years then opened his own shop with 35 capital later trading in gold from Black Hills and Helena to restart retail manufacturing. His firm grew employing up to 15 bench workers before shifts in the trade reduced staff yet continued to prosper with stock expansion and steady effort.
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Moline
Joseph Francis Rank
Tll
Black Hills
Montana
Oliver
Helena
Mont
Bank
Labor unrest spreads in Moline crafts strike grows
The strike that began with machinists last month threatens to involve all organized crafts in Moline. Painters at Barnard and Leas quit Sat evening while iron molders at Williams White and Co and related shops walked out. A molders meeting was held at Industrial hall as tensions rise and potential actions by unions loom. President Fox of the International may attend a meeting tonight.
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Barnard & Leas, Company
Williams, White & Company
Barnard & Leas
Journal
Moline
Tron Moldere
Molders
Moline Pump Company
Caremakers Union
Moline Plow Company
Frame Fitters
Park turmoil after park officer attacked in Moline
A Saturday night assault in Prospect Park left Park Officer Liphardt badly maltreated by a gang of toughs. Police seek better protection as residents of the Moline bluff are blamed. deputies may be sworn if needed, while street car dances draw disreputable crowds to the pavilion.
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Prospect Park Pavilion
Prospect Park
Police Department
Moline
Liphardt
Moline Bluff
Tri-Cities
Rank Family Shoes Built On Quality And Service
Joe Rank and his sons own two major shoe stores in the region. One on 3d Avenue run by Joe Rank and son George T, another on 11th Street operated by Frederick W and Robert W. Rank credits his steady growth to quality buying and honest, serviceable footwear. Known as Uncle Joe to travelers, he watched Moline grow from a village to a city of 20 000 and plans a several month trip to his birthplace starting in July.
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State
3D Avenue
George T
11Th Street
Frederick W
Robert W
Rank
Mr Rank
Joe
Uncle Joe
Moline
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