Memorial urges Roosevelt to end wars and move capital
CA HAIRMAN BENKERT of the committee appointed by the United Christian party at Black Hawk's Watch Tower reports the memorial to President Roosevelt and Congress calling for a gradual disarmament, arbitration of disputes, and relocation of the U S capital to Rock Island Illinois. The petition, signed by W B Benkert Carl Evans C H Thomas and Wallace R 8struble, requests a direct vote in every state and cites Micah and Christ's rule as guiding principles.
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United ‘Christian’ ‘Party
CA Hairman Benkert
Ponterints
United Christian Party
Black Hawk
Roosevelt
Washington, D. C
Government Island
United States of America
Watch Tower
Rock Island
God
Jesus Christ
West
East
United States
Philadelphia
Washington
Mississippi River
Davenport
Moline
Romance of the base ball field and elopement rumors
A Chicago Tribune piece describes a green and white clad fan Miss Mae Maynard from Tomah Wisconsin cheering the Colts in a twelve inning win over Brooklyn. Davy Jones and Miss Maynard deny engagement rumors while Jones plans a future beyond baseball.
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Chicago Tribune
West Side
Colts
Brooklyn
Davy Jones
Fortune
Chicago
Dixon College
Mr Jones
Lin
Notice to Pay Accounts by May 24 to Avoid Collection
All persons owing money are notified that any unpaid accounts by Saturday May 24 will be sent to collection. IK Mayer serves as the collection agent.
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IK Mayer
Lawn care offer and milk firm notice
William Maxie advertises lawn care services at 8019 Eleventh Avenue with a satisfaction guarantee and invitation for a trial. The Tri City Bottled Milk and Butter Company promotes clarified pasteurized milk and cream with sweetness and cleanliness and no chemicals, phone 1241 Rock Inland.
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William Maxie
Eleventh Avenue
Tri-City Bottled Milk & Butter Company
Rock Inland
Local Notes and Births in Illinois City and Nearby
May 20. Born to Mr and Mrs S Williamson a son on May 12. Charles MacPherson and E McCormick were Muscatine visitors. Henry McPherson and others attended encampment in Rock Island. Grand opening picnic planned May 25 at Concordia Park with balloon ascent and parachute leap.
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Illinois City
Journal
S. Williamson
Charles MacPherson
E. McCormick
Muscatine
Henry McPherson
Joseph Neely
Wm Morrow
Childre
Rock Island
Needam
Josie Wylie
Ethel Tylr
Sherman Powell
I. M Baker
Clara
Rose Neely
Mae
Frank Pyton
Frank Bailey
Lizzie Mardis
Carbon Cilf
Sedam
Leon Martin
James Sedam
Charles Rood
Mabel
Harry McPherson
Concordia Park
Union News Depot Moves to New Quarters on Fourth Avenue
Watters Holt and Peterson announce the Union News Depot relocation to 1420 Fourth Avenue to better serve patrons. They stock cigars tobacco pipes and smokers goods and continue to frame pictures cheaper than any in the three cities. They also handle subscriptions and advertising for The Moline Daily Journal, urging continued support.
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Fourth Avenue
Moline Daily Journal
Rock Island County
Workingman
Journal
Watters
Holt & Peterson
Union News Depot
Laundry Move Notice on Fourth Avenue Address Change
M H Lyon proprietor announces relocation of his laundry business to Fourth Avenue just west of Fifteenth Street and invites patrons to continue patronage at the new, better equipped shop.
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Fourth Avenue
P Fifteenth Street
M. H. Lyon
Last Week's Farm Report Shows Varied Crop Prospects
In Springfield May 20 Special report notes mixed conditions across districts. Corn planting nearly finished and up. wheat, rye, oats improving in north and central areas but southern districts drier. Chinch bugs and Hessian fly numbers rise. some replanting due to cut worms. Fruit prospects uneven with worms injuring unsprayed orchards and peach prospects poor.
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Singfield
Concordia Park Grand Picnic to Open Sunday
A grand picnic opens Concordia Park on Sunday May 26 inviting locals to celebrate the park’s opening. The event promises community gathering, activities, and family friendly fun.
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Concordia Park
Bargains on Bicycles at People's Furniture House
A sale offers multiple bicycles at deep discounts on Fifth Avenue. The ad lists ladies models from Eldridge Rugby and Westminster and a gent's Columbia chainless bike. Wheels unused but 1300 pattern, must sell immediately. call early.
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Gale
People’s Furniture & Carpet House
Fifth Avenue
Eldridge
Rugby
Westminster
Columbia
Not So Unlucky Airs in Rocky Mountain Team Hype
A quirky exchange about Friday proposals and luck hints at renewed interest in the Rocky Mountain Team. The piece teases spectators by promising heightened anticipation and attention, signaling a local sports buzz and community chatter around the team.
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Christ
William B. Benkert
Carl ” Evans
C H Thomas
Wallace R
F J Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Halls Family
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
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W. Uirus
Peoples Furniture and Carpet House
Whiskies
Sxc Brandi
Best
Uae
H. Oaks
Jamestown
Miles
Eyetek
McKinnie Block
Noline
Guirday Avenue
Alee AE
Ivon
J. Clench Nin
Dr. Crissman
Third Avenue
Seventeenth Street
M. L. Huntington, M. D
Royal Ope Hospital
London
Vienna
McKinule
15Th Street
Peeoria
Peoria Railway
Moline Plow Company Aid Association
Peoria
M. A. Panterson
Cleveland Plaix Deeler
Rocky Mountain Team
F. W. Uhrus
Eteoes
Aemseek
Lory Pspe Telephone
3Rd Ave
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