Heat Curtails Health Department Work in Moline
Heat interferes with garbage collection in Moline as workers suffer on hot days. The board of health, Kittilsen and Grantz, has the crews start at daybreak and quit after 10 am to cope with conditions. Fewer workers and lighter waste reflect current financial strain on residents. Fresh produce adds to refuse, increasing city duties.
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LD Sol
Moline Health Department
Messrs
Kittilsen
Grantz
Board of Health
Emil Jacobsen Fells To Heat At Vandruff Island
Emil Jacobsen a Rock Island cigar maker collapsed from heat while at Vandruff's island camp Thursday afternoon. A Milan doctor treated him but his condition improved after EMS arrival, suggesting possible recovery.
Lightning destroys Fred Osborne's barn
Lightning struck the Osborne area barn Wednesday night burning the structure and its 40 tons of hay along with three horses grain and supplements. Estimated loss climbs toward 1. The piece includes unrelated patent medicine copy about Bucklin's Arnica Salve.
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Fred Osborne
Fredo Tosborne
Osborne Station
Milk price rises amid long dry spell in Rock Island
Beginning this morning Rock Island housewives will pay 64 cents a quart for milk. Dairymen cite pasture shortages and higher feed costs from a lengthy dry spell as the reason for the increase. Several Moline dealers have notified customers of a milk price rise to 6 cents, but no general advance is yet confirmed due to lack of dairymen organization.
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Rock Island
Depot Fire Destroys Old Milwaukee Depot in Peek
A blaze at the old frame Milwaukee depot in Peek caused significant damage to the freight area and siding. Firefighters arrived quickly and contained the fire, with losses estimated around $300. The origin seemed near the door, spreading to adjacent structures before suppression.
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Milwaukee
Peek
Warr's Pari Scorched in Riverside Orchard Fire
J Warr and neighbors battled a fire that began at his summer home on Rock River three and a half miles above town. It consumed the orchard and ruined the vineyard while the house narrowly escaped destruction through prompt, heroic effort.
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J W Warr
Mr Warr
Rock River
Northwest Mounted Police to Appear in Wild West Arena
A squad of red coated police famed for frontier protection will perform in the Wild West arena this season. Boers from South Africa will also appear. The Strathcona Horse, the Canadian contingent honored in South Africa, is to perform with other Rough Riders. The king of England decorated each member in February. An AV detachment will join the Wild West Lithia season.
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Canada
South Africa
Strathcona
England
Trolley Party Tonight At Black Hawk Inn
A trolley party for members and friends will be held tonight at the Black Hawk Inn. The event is described as light fun with dancing and social time for attendees.
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JT '1
Triers
Black Hawk Inn
Kimball resigns as Peoria roadmaster to join Davenport firm
W H Kimball chief engineer and roadmaster of the Peoria road resigns effective Aug 1 his new post with McCarty Stone Co of Davenport begins immediately He began 17 years ago with Rock Island road later returning three years ago to the Peoria post He will stay in Rock Island and William Osborne of the Iowa Central will become Peoria roadmaster
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W. H. Kimball
Peoria
McCarty Stone Company
Davenport
Kimball
Rock Island
William Osborne
Iowa Central
Early Life Pills Promote Digestion and Appetite
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised to strengthen the stomach aid digestion and promote assimilation with a 25 cent price and money back offer. Sold by Clendenin druggist. A Retail Clerks trolley party is announced for next Tuesday with the Marine band at Black Hawk for dancing.
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Dr. King
Clendenin
Marine’s
Marine
Black Hawk
Coal bids for Moline schools delayed amid inquiry into bidder
Bids for the Moline public schools coal supply were opened yesterday. The lowest bid came from an unknown bidder, prompting the committee to postpone awarding the contract until the coal quality is verified. A decision is expected this afternoon or tomorrow.
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Moline
Death from the Heat Claims Several Lives
Albert E. West a 37 year old molder at Davenport Foundry died of heat prostration suffered days ago. Carl F. John of Davenport also died from heat. Mra g B Kroeger and Mrs. William Geesaman were overcome by heat with minor to moderate effects. Local ads note produce at Wilson's and a Pan American Grand Trunk Railway vestibule train to Buffalo inaugurating June 2.
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Albert E. West
Davenport Foundry & Machine Company
Carl F. John
Davenport
Mra G B. Kroeger
South Rock Island
William Geesaman
4Th Avenue
Rock Island
Court House News Marriage Licenses
Thursday July 26 entries list names Nels Peterson and Minute Shaver of Peoria and Frank A Mane and Myra I Painter of Kewanee with spouse pairings in a court house notices brief.
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Nels Peterson
Social and Personal Notes From Town Dance and Excursions
A Watch Tower dance drew about many attendees with the Ogden orchestra providing music. Several local residents and visitors are noted in excursions, carding, and visits to relatives in Dallas, Mobile, Chicago, and Cambridge. Multiple moves include trips to Hancock county, Barstow, and plans for the Pan-American exposition voyage from New York.
Short Specials in China and Allied Movements Vague
Fragmentary notes describe allied occupation in parts of China and a submarine boast near Havre. Mentions a fictitious county with a 25 million capital, Chicago links, and various names amid global events with unclear dates or outcomes.
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China
Akrust
Ubmarine
Havre
Krere
Ulumnus Valve
Omoutkevna
Sams Metals
Todtre
Maeort
Chicago
Saleut
Perthulf
Siberia
Bureau of Education
Li Ching Fang Li
Hirge
Sun Bs
Kuepimdous
Wu Ting Fung
el Reno
Kiewne Commanche Reservatier
Total
New State Laws Take Effect Assembled 42nd General Assembly
July 1 marks the start of the fiscal year when many substitutes for and additions to the state statutes take effect. The 42nd General Assembly passed 187 bills. Governor Yater vetoed eight and approved 179. New provisions raise circuit court bench to 17, authorize 15 judges in superior court, create city courts with master in chancery, and set salaries at 10 000 per year. Other measures include wage garnishment limits, KIdnaping penalties, bond filing requirements, Grant Park name in Chicago, labor protections, fire and police relief funding, and a 40 percent cut in state business taxes from a federal rev law adjustment.
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Cook County
Chicago
Lake Front
Daugherty Former Illinois Revenue Collector Dies in Maquoketa
A. J. Daugherty of Peoria longtime collector of internal revenue for Illinois fifth district died at the Maquoketa Sanitarium after a stroke in spring. Active in politics he served four years as consul at Callao Peru and two terms in the Springfield house. His body passed Rock Island Thursday, escorted by G E Tubbs of Maquoketa and former Rock Island Naval militia commander.
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A J Daugherty
Peoria
Illinois
Rock Island
Maquoketa
Iowa
Callao
Peru
House of Representatives
Springfield
G E. Tubbs
Division of
New Discovery for Consumption Promises Quick Health Recovery
Dr King's New Discovery for consumption has excited readers with claims of curing hopeless cases of consumption pneumonia hemorrhage pleurisy and bronchitis. It is touted as the fastest remedy for coughs colds asthma hay fever hoarseness and whooping cough. Clendenin's drug store offers large bottles 60 cents and trial bottles free with a satisfaction guarantee.
Atras Berry and Ice Cream Social At Chapel
A chapel event hosted an atras berry and ice cream social last night to support local business efforts for a new doctor. Attendees enjoyed desserts while raising funds and awareness for the medical professional practice opening in town.
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Atras
Puck
Tourists urged to use Grand Trunk routes to major landmarks
Travel note lists en route destinations including Niagra Falls Muskoka Ke waktha Lakes and other scenic spots via the Grand Trunk Railway System. It instructs readers to apply for tourist publications at City Passenger and Ticket Agent 249 Clark Street Chicago.
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Buffalo
Chicago
Detroit
Mt. Clemens
Port Huron
Niagara Falls
New York
Clark Street
Niagra Falls
Muskoka
Kewartha Lakes
Lawrence River
Thousand Islands
White Mountains
Atlantic Seacoast
Grand Trunk Railway System
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Waterme
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Warr
Northwest Mounted Police
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Rough Riders of the
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Dr Thomas
Monarch
Fowler
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McrHinnie
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Lerks
Wilson's
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Watch Tower
Ogden
Florence Lundberg
O— J Searle
Geo W Gamble
Au- Kxux
Hancock County
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Barstow
Etta Gamble
Emily Ainsworth
Fannie Entrikin
J Clendenin
Battles Pharmacy
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Ainsworth
Colorado Springs
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Fairbury
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Cambridge
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Wye Et ’ Hwansen
Whr Taal and Wife
Andover
Pheim Funda Surfis
Kb Kilgour
Thuradus
Seoulant
Numerega
Sim
Internal Revenue
Daugherty
Harper House Block
Dasmens
Lambert
Toggery Shop
Bedcond Ave
Rock Igland
Loptien Sty Cash Grocers
Market Square
Mo- Mae
Tri-Cities
Vale of Tears
Josephson
Third Avenue
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