Local Tickets and Officials Listed in Election Notice
A fragmented ballot slate lists positions for Assessor Collector Police Magistrate and Aldermen by ward with names such as N H Cederberg Godfrey Tubah James M Burney Richard Ross Peter Kail C F Rost John C Hut z John Larson and And Lindgren. An accompanying note promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for headaches linked to stomach disorder and constipation.
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Richard Ros§S
Peter Kail
C. F. Rost
John Crhutz
John Larson
and. Lindgren
Election Notice for Mo line Mo line Illinois 1902
Public notice announces an election in Moline Illinois Rock Island county on April 1 1902 for city officers and township offices. It lists aldermen for wards one through seven police magistrate two year terms and several township posts with polling places in each ward and hours from 7 am to 6 pm. City Clerk Chas Carlson dated March 3 1902.
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Moline
Rock Island County
Ilinois
Fourth Avenue
12Th Street
Lindstrom
Wahlberg
Stewartville Town Hall
Chaney
Illinois
Chas. G. Carlson
Public irrigation plan aims to reclaim arid lands
The article outlines a federal irrigation proposal tied to a major public works program next to the Isthmian Waterway. Debates focus on federal vs state action, potential overproduction, constitutional issues, and cost sharing. Government would reclaim up to 20 million acres in forty years, with private efforts adding another 20 million acres. The government share costs 5.3 billion dollars, funded by settlers who develop the lands, at an average of about 520 thousand acres annually over thirty eight years.
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Congress
Friends of the Bill
National Treasury
Senator Hansbrough On Irrigation Wealth Rise In Farm Lands
The National Magazine excerpt argues that irrigation expansion could add vast wealth, with 40 million acres over 38 years and potential value of land at $30 per acre. It asserts added wealth in land, improvements, stock, and related enterprises, creating homes for about 10 million people.
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Hansbrough
National Magazine
Ills Pure Food Commission Shows Up Chicago Adulterations
The Illinois Pure Food Commission prosecutes local dealers for adulterated foods and beverages including vinegar flavorings and imitation butter. Chicago has faced widespread tainted consumables, and the commission aims to extend actions while setting a model for other communities. The piece also touches on Colombia’s canal stance and various unrelated civic notes.
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Illinois State Pure Food Commission
Chicago
Pure Food Commission
Wedding Day Demands and a Wisconsin Stomach Remedy
A humorous wartime wedding aside shows Old Gotrox and Young Poorman in a comic exchange. The second item features Mrs. C E VanDeusen of Kilbourn, Wisconsin praising Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for her long stomach trouble and constipation, noting availability at local druggists with 26 cent price and free samples.
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Poorman
Chicago Daily News
C E. VanDeusen
Kilbourn
Wis
Chamberlain
F. J. Clendenin
EB. Heimbeck
Dialogue on simple and inexpensive dress in NY Weekly
A brief quip from the New York Weekly features a husband and wife discussing motives for attending ballet. The husband says he went to encourage the idea of simple and inexpensive dress, while the wife questions the purpose. The exchange highlights social attitudes toward fashion and frugality.
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N. Y
Unintentional Charity Remark Sparks Card Game Talk
In a Philadelphia Bulletin clipping Luella Lala is noted for a charitable stance. The exchange suggests she refused to sing at a charity concert, prompting discussion about her generosity and public perception.
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Luella Lala
Philadelphia Bullatin
How to Cure This Grip and Recover Quickly
The notice urges staying home and taking Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as directed to prevent pneumonia, the serious danger. It claims tens of thousands have used it with all recovering, and lists B A Clendenin and K Helmbeck as suppliers.
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Chamberlain
B. A Clendenin
K. Helmbeck
Madrid Bend killings and attacks spark fear in Kentucky
Paducah reports two Black men killed and three badly beaten near Madrid Bend on the Tennessee line. Elijah Drake was shot after alleged chicken theft, another Black man tied and drowned, and Jim Stewart killed in the ensuing melee. Neighbors fear further violence and call for a governor’s reward. In St Louis, Councilman Charles Kratz facing bribery indictments and John K Murrell’s trial delay with a reward raised.
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Paducah
Madrid Bend
Hickman
Tennessee Line
Elijah Drake
Mississippi River
Jim Stewart
St Louis
Charles Kratz
John K Murrell
House of Delegates
Gov Pockery
Murrell
Tragedy in Hibbing and Cheatham County Shootings
Minneapolis report says John Bianchi of Iveleth killed his wife Mary in Hibbing and killed himself after she reunited with another man who is now missing. The couple left behind a 12 year old boy and an eight year old girl. In Nashville, Jess Gupton was shot by D Shearon in Cheatham County after alleged knife threat and alcohol use. Gupton had prior prison time for murder and Shearon surrendered.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Hibbing
John Bianchi
Iveleth
Mary
Eleveth
Nashville
Tenn
Jess Guptbn
D Shearon
Cheatham County
Shearon
Gupton
United States Likely to Grant Separate Government for Danish West Indies
Dispatches from the United States indicate a provisional measure granting separate government to the Danish West Indies. The move aligns with the islands' desire for self-government, a status Porto Rico residents lacked before U S control. The readers express gratification at the potential political arrangement.
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Thomas
United States
Danish West Indies
Islands
Porto Rico
Otter Rocks Villa Bought By Chicago Railroad Chief
William P B Leeds president of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific railroad purchased from Henry Hilton estate the famous villa Otter Rocks at Bellhaven Connecticut for about 40000 dollars. Des Moines reports on a Sunday sports bill passing the house 6 to 16 banning baseball and football.
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New York
William PB Leeds
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Henry Hilton
Otter Rocks
Bellhaven Conn
Des Moines
Nagle
House
Collision Near Nazareth Drowns 11 Fishermen
Lisbon report says a Thursday collision between fish boats near Nazareth caused the drowning of 11 men. The accident occurred as crews battled rough seas and high winds, with rescue efforts under way.
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Lisbon
Nascareth
He Left Everything In His Will
In a small New England village a renowned lawyer who drafts wills holds a county monopoly. After a respected citizen dies, villagers press him for the will’s value. He bluntly confirms the deceased left everything he had, revealing the breadth of the estate.
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New England
Blank
Court to hear name change petition in Rock Island County
The May term 1902 circuit court of Rock Island County Illinois convenes May 5 1902 for Jens Magnus Persson to apply for leave to change his name to Jens Magnus Personina The notice invites any interested party to appear on the first day of the term and show cause why the court should not grant the change
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Circuit Court
Rock Island County
Ilinois
Jens Magnus Persson
Jens Magnus Personina
Jons Magnus Persson
Illinois
John Peterson
John Peterson Regner
Minois
Olof Olson
Hof Wallin
Rock Teland County
Sinois
Julius Emanuel Lorimer
Julius Emanuel
Peter Erik Peterson
Man petitions to change name in Rock Island County probate
A Dt 1902 of the circuit court of Rock Island County Illinois convening May 6 1902 petitions to change his name from John Peterson to John Peterson Regner and states objections may be filed by those who desire and may show evidence.
Island county adopts name change to Hof Wallin
Island county in May 1902 decisions a man formerly known as Olof Ol son may adopt the surname Hof Wallin. The new name is to be used hereafter as his legal identity upon showing proper designation.
Name Change Proposal in Rock Island County Court
The undersigned announces a name change at the May term 1902 of the circuit court of Rock Teland county Illinois convening May 5. The applicant Julius Emanuel Lorimer seeks to be thereafter known by a different name as required by the court.
Island county petition seeks name change for Peter Erik Peterson
Island county petitions the court to change the name of Peter Erik Peterson to Peter Erik Ording on May 6 1902 as per the request in the public filing. The petitioner seeks legal authorization to carry the new name henceforth.
Administratrix Notice in Henry F Wehrend Estate
Ella H Wehrend appointed administratrix of Henry F Wehrend late of Rock Island County Illinois announces she will appear at the Rock Island County Court for the May term to adjust claims against the estate and requests all creditors to present claims and debts be paid immediately dated February 20 1902
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Axel H Kohler
Henry F Wehrend
Rock Island
Illnois
Rock Island County
Ella H. Wehrend
Chancery Notice in Rock Island County 1902
In Rock Island County Illinois a chancery case Lizzie Wiedler Haurburg vs Philip Haurburg. The non residence affidavit declares service by summons for May term 1902 and requires the defendant to appear, plead, answer, or demur at Rock Island Court House or have the bill confessed and a decree entered. George W. Gamble clerk William A. Mees, solicitor.
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State of Illinois
County of Rock Inland
Court of
Rock Island
Pantip Baurburg
K Island
George W. Gamble
Allen's Lung Balsam Promises Quick Cough Relief
A reader describes severe coughing from a cold and recommends Allen's Lung Balsam as the remedy. The sponsor claims the medicine prevents throat and lung complications and offers faster relief after a few doses, with a complete cure expected in time.
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Allen
N H Cederberg Expands Cabinet and Contracting Work
N H Cederberg, cabinet maker and carpenter, plans a larger scale building and contracting venture this spring. He will provide estimates for all kinds of work and continues focus on fine interior finishing. Prompt attention to all work. leave orders at shop, 1613 1 avenue.
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N. H. Cederberg
Ahop
Avenue
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