Admiral Dewey declines German invite over decorum
Lettered commentary notes Admiral Dewey’s refusal to dine with Ambassador von Holleben and meet Prince Henry of Prussia. It argues the telegram invitation was ill phrased yet preserves American courtesy, highlights broader postal issues, Boer delegation, and Miss Alice Roosevelt’s reception of royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Holleben
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Alncere
Prince Henry
Prussia
Florida
Prince Henry of
Germany
Hmbassador von Holleben
Hust
The Odd Pennies Advice Against Inferior Cod-Liver Oil
A quirky editorial urges readers to avoid cheap cod liver oil emulsions in favor of quality products. It cautions against wasting money on inferior mixtures and promotes careful purchasing to save pennies in the long run.
Rainfall relief and transit fare ruling span early reports
The viceroy of aint is Curzon of Keddleston reports light scattered rainfall offering no aid to affected districts. About 359000 people still receive relief. A Detroit three cent fare ordinance was ruled irregular by the US Supreme Court. A prairie fire near Doxie, Oklahoma, killed ten year old daughter of Joseph Rogers.
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Curzon
Keddleston
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Detroit
Mich
Guthrie
Okla
Doxie
Roger Mills County
Joseph Rogers
Heitere Welt Quotation About Hats From Meierstein’s
A witty exchange highlights a new hat from the best store in the city Meierstein’s. The line playfully notes returning to the shop for another hat and the friend’s praise.
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Meierstein’s
Local Republicans Seek Tax Collector Seats
Two men, John Livingston and Charles L. Vemere, announce candidacies for tax collector on the Republican ticket. Livingston cites lifelong blindness and inability to work. Vemere notes 18 years of invalid status and need for support from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Livingston
Charles L. Vemere
C B Q Railways Sells Homeseekers Excursion Tickets
The C B and Q Railway offers homeseekers excursion tickets at one first class fare plus 2 dollars for round trips on March 4 18 April 1 5 and May 6 20 to a large territory north west southwest and southeast. Daily cheap one way settlers tickets available during March and April to Montana Utah California Wyoming Idaho Washington and Oregon. Call at the ticket office for full information.
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C., B. & Q. Railway Company
Montana
Utah
California
Wyoming
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Mind as a Bank Says Yoenkers Statesman Joke
A humorous line from Yoenkers Statesman compares the mind to a bank with the more you put in the more you get out. In Town Topics a gag about a husband smoking behind the stable and bluffing at quitting is noted under Mrs Subbubs and Mrs Baklets.
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Thxis
Yoenkers
Market Quotes From Chicago and New York Grain Beef and Dairy
Wheat on May to September contracts eased in Chicago with mixed bids. Corn held firm with May at 14 percent, rye and barley showed steady demand, and pork lard and short ribs traded higher in Chicago. New York flour and grain prices reflected a softer No 2 red and steady oats while butter and eggs varied by grade amid steady dairy demand. Cattle and sheep in South Omaha saw buyers higher on natives and western cattle with mixed stocker activity and weaker lambs.
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Chicago
Burbanks
New York
State
Pennsylvania
Western
Mark
Southern
Administratrix Announces Claims Hearing for Wehrend Estate
Ella H. Wehrend, administratrix of Henry F. Wehrend's Rock Island Illinois estate, will appear in Rock Island County Court at the May term on the first Monday in May for claims adjustment. Creditors are urged to attend and debtors to settle immediately.
Administrator's Notice for Estate of Amanda Church
Pointed administrator of Amanda Church estate in Rock Island Illinois will appear before Rock Island County Court at the county court room Rock Island during the April term on the first Monday in April. All persons with claims against the estate are notified to attend. Dated February 12, 1948.
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Axel H. Kohler
Henry F. Wehrend
Rock Island
Illnois
Rock Island County
City of
Rock Isl
A. D
Ella H. Wehrend
Amanda Church
Illinois
Great Northern Railway Homeseekers Excursion Offers Low Round Trips
Great Northern Railway promotes three series of round trip tickets to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia for the first and third Tuesdays in March April and May at one dollar plus two dollars for the round trip. One way settlers tickets to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia available daily in March and April with fares from 165 to 25 dollars. Special March and April dates offer Minnesota and North Dakota for six dollars. Tickets valid on all trains including the Great Northern Flyer. For details write Max Bass Chicago or F I Whitney St Paul Minnesota.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Great Northern
Great Northwest
Great Northern Railway
Max Bass
G.I. A
Clark St
Chicago
F. I Whitney
St Paul
Minn
C M and St Paul Low Rates to Western Points
C M and St Paul offers very low rail fares to Washington St Oregon Idaho and Utah via connecting lines from March 1 to April 30. Home seeker tickets available first and third Tuesdays each month at one fare plus two dollars round trip to Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway routes. Depot ticket office 3d avenue and 21st street. John T Schomp agent phone 2346. P L Henrich general agent 303 Brady Davenport phone 841.
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Washington
St. Oregon
Idaho
Utah
UP Railway
O. R. & N Railway
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Homereekers
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Tourist Car to California via El Paso Route
The . BR 1. & P. announces a daily tourist car to California starting March 1 using a new El Paso route described as the shortest line to southern California points. It will also offer low rate tickets to Portland Seattle and other north Pacific coast destinations. Inquiries at the ticket office, phone 2196.
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California
el Paso
Shorest
Portland
Seattle
Peter Peterson Contractor and Builders Office Opens
Peter Peterson contractor and builders office opens at 318 eighteenth street. Estimates on all building work and preliminary sketches are furnished free of charge. Has best equipment to handle all building details. Call phone 3221 red for inquiries.
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Eighteenth Street
Mrs Elia Wehrend Continues Crystal Laundry in Moline
Mrs Elia Wehrend announces she will continue the Crystal Laundry business under current management in Moline and thanks residents for past patronage while requesting continued support in the future.
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Elia Wehrend
Crystal Laundry
Moline
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