Augustana College to Issue a Periodical and Fall Debates
The college plans a student periodical with Dor Andreen as chief editor and confirms debates between Adelphi and Phrenosmians with six representatives. A November 23 football game against Bethany at Lindsborg is slated, with funding efforts underway and possible Rock Island venue. Concordia society studies at seminary discuss synod motions on minister selection and missionary service.
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Andreen
Concordia Society
Adelphie
Messrs
Hallberg
Hamilton
Phrenokosmian
Rock Island Baseball Park
Dor Andreen
Lyceum
J G Dahlberg
J M Ryerson
J Bengston
J R. Brown
Tax Dodger Case Seen In Rock Island Court
The report notes John to Kenworthy returning to Rock Island from Springfield to appear in a county court regarding allegations of tax avoidance by a local railroad company with assets totaling $325,000. The proceedings involve state authorities pursuing court actions to compel taxation compliance and capture unpaid levies.
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John
Kenworthy
Rock Island
Springfeld
Coote
Tom
Rock T Island & Peony Hallway Company
Cieenit
Dr Andreen Featured By Yale Alumni Weekly
Yale Alumni Weekly of October 16 highlights Dr Andreen new president of Augustana College and his installation. Born March 13 1864 in Saileytown Indiana he studied at Augustana College Rock Island taught there before studying law then pursued further study at Yale graduating in 1894. He became instructor in German then Scandinavian languages and literature at Yale joining again in 1900 after two years abroad.
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Yale
Dr Andreen
Augustana College
Andreen
College 8
Andreens
Saileytown
Ind
Funeral for E B Clifton From Knox’s Undertaking
The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon from Knox’s establishment and conducted by the Trinity Typographical Union. Interment is planned at Hook Island Arsenal, with union members gathering at The Dispatch office at 7:30 to march in a body.
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E B Clfton
Knox S
Trinity Typographical Union
Hook Island Arsenal
Thspatch
Bods
Fiendish attack left man weakened by kidney trouble
C F Collier of Cheokee Iowa suffered a severe kidney attack and back pain. He could not stoop or sit without cushions until Electric Bitters cured him, restoring health and strength. Available for 60 cents at Clerdenin drug store, 3d avenue.
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C F Collier
Cheokee
Iowa
Clerdenin 6
3D Avenue
Hromo Quinine Tablets Claim One Day Cold Cure
An advertisement touts a sparkling beverage and Hromo Quin ine Tablets as a cold cure in one day with a no cure no pay promise. The copy lists prices and emphasizes quick relief, targeting readers seeking rapid symptom relief.
Blind Mattoon Operator Proves Skilled in Telephones
Miss Abbie Downing, 23, blind since birth, began three weeks ago as an operator at the Metcalfe Edgar County Telephone exchange. She now handles the board for sixty telephones, records charges, and locates calls by sound and touch. A graduate of the Indianapolis School for the Blind in 1893, she can cook by hand or machine, do fancy work, and is a skilled musician and teacher.
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Mattoon
Abbie Downing
Metcalfe- Edgar County Telephone Exchange
Miss Downing
Indianapolis School For
Last raft of logs marks end of season for Chauncy Lamb Mills
The steamer Chauncy Lamb delivered a raft of logs at Tinton on Tuesday for C Lamb & Sons. This will be the last raft of the season as the mill closes until spring after logs are cut. The season yielded thousands of feet of lumber and steady work for many months. River conditions were favorable with minimal delays awaiting logs.
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Chauncy Lamb
Tinton
C Lamb & Sons
The Camphor Eater Prominent
A fragment discusses camphor eaters among the well to do, claiming small regular doses improve complexion and cause sleep. It notes habitual use, addiction, and alleged effects on health and temperament, with questions about origin and social impact.
Injured Taylor Ridge worker James Clarey dies in Davenport
James Clarey a 37 year old Irish native and former Taylor Ridge section hand, died at St Anthony’s hospital after a collision that left him paralyzed. His funeral was held at Calvary Cemetery. Also reported: J C Craig of LeClaire died at St Luke’s hospital from injuries after being struck by a train near LeClaire. Jerry Richards, 14, of Moline, faced county court on dependency. Judge Adams stayed decision pending developments. The Davenport circuit court prepared to hear criminal cases including burglaries embezzlement robbery and larceny. several names listed among the defendants. A local entrepreneur, Wm Schmidt, completes a new building at 14th Ave and 16th St with plans for a grand opening Thursday.
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James Clarey
Taylor Ridge
St. Anthony's Hospital
Calvary Cemetery
Clarey
Ireland
J C. Craig
LeClaire
St. Luke's Hospital
Craig
Davenport
Jerry Richards
Moline
C H. Boman
Busey
Wm &Thmidt
14Th Avenue
16Th Street
Jin
Place Ia
Schmidt
Infant Daniel Sheahin Dies at Home in Edgington Township
Daniel Sheahin aged 0 years died at his home in Edgington township on Thursday. He is survived by his wife. The funeral was held Saturday morning from the Catholex church in Pre emption.
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Daniel Sheahin
Edgington Township
Warn
Scarlet fever spread and public health warnings issued
An historical article reports scarlet fever transmission fears and public health measures. It notes that many mistake scarlet rash for scarlet fever, stresses contagiousness of scarlet fever and diphtheria, and describes quarantine enforcement and home isolation to prevent spread. It references local concern and the need for vigilance.
Cures for lame back offered by Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root
Readers are urged to try Kilmer’s Swamp Root a kidney bladder and liver remedy said to cure lame back Bright's disease and other troubles. A free sample bottle and an information book are offered by mail to those who mention this paper.
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J Kilmer
Kilmer
Kilmers
Kilmer & Co
Binhamton
N. Y E
Regu
Syrasbo Red
Rock Island Aldermen Debate Telephone Franchise
A Rock Island city council meeting on Friday night featured a split vote over a telephone franchise. Aldermen Andrews and Soderstrem argued for Union Telephone and Telegraph and Independent Telephone respectively. a delay motion by Alderman Robbins failed. Mayor Knox ruled the motion out of order. Gall then led a vote on the ordinance, but no constitutional majority was reached. Brief five minute addresses by Mess ia, Cotton, Bills, Thomas, and Carney followed before adjournment.
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Willis
Rock Island
Andrews
Union Telephone and Telegraph Company
Soderstrem
Independent Telephone Company
Robbins
Bille
Systema
Best
Knox
Gall
Messia
Cotton
Bills
Thomas
Carney
Central Union
Robbery at Rock Island Saloon Nets $40 Stolen
In Rock Island on Friday evening G Carlson, a Clinton county resident, was robbed at Louis Mizers saloon on 20th Street and 2 Avenue. After several drinks Carlson pulled out a roll of bills to pay, Dennis and Pat McCarthy grabbed the roll, Carlson fought back, the thieves fled, and Deputy Marshal McCabe captured them east of 20th Street. Only a small amount of cash was found on the pair, while Carlson’s $40 stash was reported stolen.
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Louis Mizer
20Th Street
Rock Island
G. Carlson
Clinton County
Carlson
Mizer'sa Place
River Rats
Dennis
Pat McCarthy
Pat
McCarthys
McCabe
Name Change Reported for Rock Island Commandery
H. H. Cleaveland returned from Chicago where the Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar approved renaming the Evarts Commandery in Rock Island. Friends hoped alliances formed there will aid at the next conclave despite not securing him as junior warden.
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H. H. Cleaveland
Chicago
Knights Templar
Evarts
Rock Island Commandery
Cleveland
Don't Get Thin Emulsion Ad Promotes Plumpness
An advertisement urges readers to gain weight with Scott's cod liver oil emulsion. It markets the product as food and aid to digestion for men, women, and children, offering a free sample and stating price and contact in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
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