Donovan Will Keep Place in Democratic County Committee
At a Democratic county central committee meeting this afternoon the withdrawal notices for Allen and Reynolds as county ticket candidates were read and unanimously approved. Vacancies will be filled at a chairman called meeting. It was stated that Don Donovan will not withdraw as sheriff candidate and will support the full ticket. Republicans have circulated reports that he would withdraw, but he remains loyal to his colors.
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Democratic County Central Committee
Messrs. Allen and Reynolds
Don Deonathe Mee Ronevan
Sheriff
Convention Industrousts
Donovan
Commencement Debate Sparks Paper Sales Gripes
A fragment from a local page laments the low readership of commencement coverage and questions the value of printing and selling many papers. It notes readers who want to see the event may read, while others skip the synergies of press notices.
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Chote
Genese News
Weather forecast for Moline and vicinity
Local forecast for Moline and vicinity calls for fair tonight with Sunday partly cloudy and warmer conditions. Observer J M Shearer notes potential plumbing concerns with the city water supply and hints at possible service disruptions early next week.
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Moline
J M. Sheaier
Observer
Local events and ads mix in Moline Junior fair circuit
Residents read notices and ads about Cedar Rapids excursion and switchman trips on June 22. The piece lists multiple local businesses, services, and entertainment including the Harris Nickel Plate Show, concerts at Wart Tower, and the Chautauqua at Prospect Park. It notes fire insurance through Fred A Young and real estate offerings in Lundahl's addition.
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Moline Chautauqua
Prospect Park
Rock Island & Peoria
Peoria
Harris Nickel Plate
Third Avenue
First Street
Moline
Free Picnic In Progress At Concordia Park
The first annual Frej Lodge picnic drew nearly 3000 residents to Concordia Park where a parade, speeches by Mayor P H Wessel and Frej Lodge leaders, and crowd games dominated the day. A tug of war between Thor Lodge and Frej Lodge plus races for men and married ladies entertained attendees. Prizes for the handsomest young lady were promised later.
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Concordia Park
Frej Lodge Neon Independent
Thor Lodge
Frej Lodge
Island man Benjamin Lanfier found dead near Buffalo Prairie
Benjamin Lanfier 38 living alone on Island F near Annawan Musdyne was found dead yesterday morning by his employer Julius Welch. The coroner’s jury ruled death from congestive chills after the last sighting Monday morning when he complained of illness. He leaves two brothers in Musdyne.
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Benjamin Lanfier
Island F
Buffalo Prairie
Julius Welch Lanfier
Welch
Lanfier
Cor
Dier
Electric Bitters touted by Mrs I Pease for cure
A reader from Lawrences Kan credits Electric Bitters with restoring mobility after seven years of bed rest due to kidney and liver trouble and nervous prostration. The ad urges women with headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting or dizziness to try the product, priced at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by Clendenin's drug store.
Ballooning risks and famed aeronauts span history
The article surveys ballooning life risks and notable aeronauts such as Charles Green, Monugene Godard, Captain Dale, Captain Whelan, and Percival Spencer, noting death rates among balloonists and contrasting rare survivals with frequent fatalities. It also adds a medical aside on digestion and the Herbine remedy with local pharmacy references.
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Chroneser
Charles Green
Monugene Godard
Dale
Whelan
Percival Spencer
Edible petroleum oils eyed as future rival to plant oils
The National Provisioner editor notes edible oils from cottonseed, corn, and linseed may face a near rival from edible petroleum oil. He cites progress in desulphurization and demineralization of petroleum to yield usable oil, yet production costs and utility remain barriers.
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National Provisioner
Butteroa
Petra
A Chess Playing Town in Hungary
In a remote Hungarian village chess dominates daily life for all ages. Prizes reward schoolchildren for skill. problems are assigned for home study beyond other chores. The town annually hosts a grand Christmas tournament. the burgomaster awards prizes to top juvenile and adult players. A doctor touts a medicine for croup and sore throats.
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Hungary
Nttle
Lasker
Steinitz
Tchigor
Gheap Farm Lands Offered By J L Gates Land Co
W W Rearby represents the J L Gates Land Company of Milwaukee offering 300000 acres of farming land in Central Wisconsin at low rates. They will pay half the fare for those who visit the land. No meat farm disease risks noted. Bank rates at three percent. land terms promise double return in two to four years. Rearby available with Webb & Albrecht, 424 Sixteenth Street, day or 7 to 8 PM.
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Wisconsin
Record of 1901 1902 AOUW and Degree of Honor reports
Annual report from the supreme recorder of the Ancient Order of United Workmen shows 1901 figures and 1902 totals including lodges 6462, membership 427428, with 14867 readmitted and 62288 new members. Deaths 6071, net gain 9806. Beneficiary assessments 9816274, death losses 3474274. fund on hand 245397. protection in force 772314000. Degree of Honor report lists 1556 members, 130 new. beneficiaries paid 180351, balance 16894. Supreme Lodge officers elected: Louise Bush chief of honor. Irene M Rarkes lady of honor. Luella K Webster chief of ceremonies. Elizabeth E Alburn reporter. Emma Riskford receiver. Mamie Briggs usher. Frank L Kemp watch. Mary J Stewart, Adelia Harding, Geneva Miller as representatives to Fraternal Congress.
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Elizabeth E. Alburn
Supreme Lodge
Supreme Chief
Louise
Bush
Aberdeen
Wash
Irene M Rarkes
Buffalo
New York
Luella K.webster
Belding
Mich
Sioux City
Iowa
Emma Riskford
Manchester
Mamie Briggs
Oregon
Frank L. Kemp
Helena
Mont
Congress
Mary J Stewart
San Francisco
Adelia Harding
Pebron
Neb
Geneva Miller
St. Louis
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Hish & Anderson Fire Insurance
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Fourth Ave
Cedar Rapids
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M. J. McEntry
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Exept
P H Wessel
G &Wanson
William A
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Hormoi Annawan
Sweden
Seventh Avenue
SATLF
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City
L. P Nielson
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C D. Ayres
E. J. Bronson
Fourth Avenue
Monarch
Thomas
Tive
J L. Gates Land Company
Milwaukee
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Supreme Recorder of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
Portland
Wellsbach
Moline Electric Co
John H. Clark
Mgr
Skinner Annex
Library Street
Landee
Fifth Avenue
Minnesota
Landee’s Grocery
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Napie H
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JE. Walsh
W. A. Dieroff
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