Moline City Noted for Healthful Location and Industry
Moline stands on the eastern bank of the Mississippi opposite Rock Island near St Paul and St Louis with the Inland arsenal and armory works. The city enjoys abundant water power, mineral resources, strong religious and educational institutions, and dynamic employment for about a thousand workers. Key figures include Mayor W Wheelock Clark, Stephen Walker, and J Q Wells, with civic bodies like aldermen and local lodges listed.
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Moline
City of
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Misalspippi
St Paul
St. Louis
United States
Great River
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Thellinois
Rock Island
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Moline Trade Directory Listing Highlights Local Firms
A bustling Moline trade directory lists multiple local businesses and trades. It mentions First National Bank offices, police magistrate A. F. Swande br, various merchants and manufacturers such as GuTTSCHE saddlery, Groceries by Anderson, veterinary services, painters, bakers, purveyors, and a city bakery. The compilation maps Main Street sites and street corners, reflecting services from groceries to tailor and barber trades.
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A. F. Swandebr
Justice OF the Pease
Whinlock
Main Street
Moline
Improved Plow Promises Strength and Lightness for Plow Trade
A Sacramento area manufacturer promotes the Best Model plow with claim of best construction and strongest yet lightest design aimed at boosting harvests for the upcoming season. The ad emphasizes durability and ease of use for farmers seeking new equipment.
Oberlin Commencement Week Reflections and Receipts
Oberlin College notes mark the close of commencement week with departure of students and visitors. Highlights include choral and instrumental concerts, a Sunday sermon, Colfax address, class graduations, and a Oratorio of the Creation performed by the Musical Union with several soloists and a full orchestra.
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Oberlin, O
Oberlin College
Heaven
Bob
Ingersoll
Mias
Abbie Whinnery
Boston
Carl Bergstein
Chicago
William Chamberlain
Philadelphia
Dr Goodell
St. Louis
Schuyler Cultax
la Belle France
Conservatory of Music
Conservatory
Geuliewan
Theological Institute
Council Hall
Whitnery
Eckert
Bergstein
Chamberlain
Konigelow
Cleveland
Handel
Phi Kappa 1
Phi Delta
Alpha Zeta
Cnn
Lwy
Vrahens
Taunhauser
Aith
Hlon Schuyler Colfax
Landwarke
Colfax
Tess
Ita Close
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Abbie Wolberg
Mra, Jr
William
Local Manufactories Increase West Region Industrial Output
Numerous West region firms including Wheeler, Wheelock, Christy and Photoion Bros operate mills, pumps, malleable iron works, paper, and lumber products. Major facilities list guan big capacity with Purifier makers, sawyers, and mill machinery.
Deere Gang The Lightest Jiratt Plow Wins Trial Title
The Lightest Jiratt Gang Plow wins at the 1874 field trials, earning Grand Medal honors. Iron beams and bronze finish noted, with the event held at the Star Plowing Match venue known as The Dosnm.
Advance Walking Cultivator earns gold medal at state trials
The Advance Walking Cultivator is hailed as the best and most substantial cultivator on the market. It carried the gold medal at the Indian State Trial of 1876 in competition with other well known makes and has received first premium at major state trials each year since its release.
Walhisas Feature in 1877 Combine Cultivator Mention
A fragment notes Peerless improved or 1877 versions of the Combine Cultivator and includes a hint of Riding or Walhisas with unclear context but places focus on agricultural implement history.
Walworth pardon shows prison reform in New York
Governor Robinson releases Frank Walworth after considering expert reports on his epilepsy and mental state. The pardon cites public morality and doubts about continuing detention, arguing continued confinement risks idiocy and unjust vengeance.
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Frank Walworth
New York
Robinson
Bindines
Augustus Buckes
Supreme Court
Saratoga Springs
J Trumbull Backus
Schenectady
Buckes
RoniNson
Bockes
Tilden
Walworth
Sue
A. Bockes
Europe
Amusing Bridal Party Slipper Auction in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn Elk Association member married a Humboldt Street resident. At the wedding a joker reclaimed the bride’s satin slipper and held a mock auction among guests. Bids climbed from 370 to 125, then 150, with club members vying for the prize while the groom wondered aloud about the slipper’s value in relation to the bride. Winslow does not come back to Boston.
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Elk Assocation
Brooklyn
E. C
Humboldt Street
Winslow
Boston
Why Are We Right Handed Dr Fleury Points to Brain Bias
A French physician Dr Fleury from Bordeaux reports findings from many brains noting the left brain lobe is slightly larger and that blood supply differences may favor the right side. He argues the left brain’s greater control over nerves explains why the right hand is preferred.
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Fleury
Bordeaux
A Modern Ruth Adventurous Southern Sweetheart Story
A Pittsburg Commercial tale about a South woman who accepts a California physician’s broken engagement by sending back his fortune as a gold ring engraved with a Bible verse. The physician regains wealth and returns to marry her, proving devotion and faithfulness.
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Pittsburg
South
California
Saved by a Parasol on a Twelve Foot Drop
A nine year old girl, daughter of swanner Phelps, was on a bridge over Fishing creek near the depot when a blast struck. She fell sixty feet but landed on a haw bush, saving her life. She survived with a sprained ankle and possible small bone fracture. A witness described her hanging to the umbrella like a parachute before the bundle broke.
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Malledyeru ¢Ida
Swanner Phelps
Fishing Creek
A Stokers Misfortune In Paris
A Paris merchant, short of a pocket-handkerchief, spots a tempting item dangling from a street corner. He grabs it only to be stopped by a policeman. The owner proves a stranger but the on duty chief officer is an old friend who lends him a handkerchief and sends him away.
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Paris
Bishop Wiley
China
Wiley
Anthony Musgrove
Jamaica
Queen Victoria
Gyrus Field
New York
Darwin
Huxley
Ingersoll
Mountain Meadow
Thurman
Toledo Blade
United States
Wyman
C. A. White
Colorado
Utah
Joseph
Nevada
Howard
Francis Drake
Marker
Denison
Texas
Fragmented 19th Century Notes on Figures and Events
A jumbled miscellany recalls figures from politics, theater, crime, and science. It mentions James near Slodx City, Italian tragedian Salvini, Judge West, and railroad circles, with notes on Wagner, Darwin, Bishop Wiley, and Senator Thurman's disappearance, alongside Oklahoma and Colorado inquiries.
Nathan Murder Mystery Stumps City Police
The Philadelphia North American reports New York police once detained the Nathan murder suspect, asserting they knew the killer. The coachman claimed Nathan owed him $100,000 and the assailant used the area door like a habitual prowler. He lay near North river wharves, took in a dog aboard the ship, and was kept sixteen days before being sent to Ward's Island Asylum without public notice due to alleged insanity.
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Philadelphia
Timnes
Cumberland Valley
Pennsylvania
Francis Herron
Francie J Herron
Pittsburgh
West
Kentucky Miliary Institute
Frankfort
Shire of Laws
Crack Volunteer Company
Bis Genero
Grays
Dubuque
Captac Ellsworth
Springfeld
Mies
Herron
Hartford County
Maryland
Joseph Holt
Kentucky
United States
New York
Nathan
North River
Ward
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Wheelock Oy Clark
Stephen JT
Walker Day Treasures
Juby
Gilmore
Eugene Lowh
Pullio
Swander Street
William Kerns
J Q Wella
Fleet
Theodora Stenger
J Shaileve Jocund
Stewart Elis
M Ho White
Tuird Ward
Cvorad Grauiz
Cnarios
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C.H Ainsworth
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Cosgnsoational
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JW Haney
Pastur Dervi
Savbath Wagrhaeg
Aerniece
Bundsy Turolug
Liweuat
Crood Brebee Cour
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Eavery Bundsy
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Moline Grove
Dana
Walls Street Grove
Dunas
Wile Street
Masumto
Dorie Lodge
Toureley
Maavuic Mall
Postoffice
Kino guLemod Levys
U'Clonk
Masvole
Dabos Block
Corour Malo
Uaos Etreuls
Masaffacturera Lodge
Masonic Hall
Poatutiice von Ferdows
Mullon Lodge
At & v
Odd Fellows Hall
Molino National Bank
Mato Struct Fuss
Dulibty
Samum
N Gutes
Rock Selsod
Bee Paamenten
Rock Leland
Henry Cyatis, Jr
Roce Island
Quiuer McNagar
Rock Laland
Lave F Taasen
Jous Vouuk
Hucklaland
Cuanty Dreaparer Samus
It Justen
Moline County
Sbend J & Peuxewe
Twantt Fins’ Laurenativs
Henry Counties
Mooriwet
Henry
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R M Gaewan
Hock Ialand
Jugs P Fox
Heary
Bixin
Buckleland Henry
Bursa
Lee
Putnam Counties
Congress
Tuomas
Princatoo
Dtste Board of Equalization
H A Atsaworrd
John Zimmerman
Jane Maalschorer
First Naonal Bank
Davenport
L. D. Duan
M. D. Pres
Richards & Sohrbeck
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Molin Lil
Lynde
Marian Wells Raaiden
A. Klingburg
Lynde An Atreeta
Twysician
Ill
Morris
Baide of Main
Woodet
P.L. McKinnie
Pugs
J.B. Davison
J.H. Miller
Constitution
Cor. Park and Spring Ste. Moline, Illinois
John B. Hawley
Bengeton
Illinois Street
Rook Island
Nworthy & Beardsley, Law
Insurance
Gillmore, Atkinson & CO
TRE and Life Insurance
Batare
First National Bank, Mainstreet
Moline, Illinois
L. D. Groom
Fe Tresay
Counselor AT Law
Moline Nations Bank
W.W. R. Moore
Rodman Averete
Lllingis
Browning & Entrikin
First National Bank
Amore Stage Coumecev Law
Fatlio
Moline Ergata Bank
Illino
Ares Guttsche
Anderson
Reeeecy & Stange
T Warren
Hodman Avenue
Harley Collins
Ammelia
K J Severance
Jeb
Hudman Avenue
MCA NC
Uundell
GRUC
Vane
Eadde
Vytice
Lynde Et Ret
Ruvad
Alaine
Acobaltz
Tur
Musiue Nibunal Ueuk
Wwerder
MN Holt
Chuile Ey
Graeriwe
Kivur
Gouda
Dallah
Worth Streets
Lrudu
Cmalle
Pitts
Kureatys Bakery
Harwood & Fink
Cevarberu
Merchan
Pereking
Bioek
Alain St
Reese Hulse
Furnisu
Lars Pane
Chas. Reece
Ges Dunn
Walin
Hudman
Lude
Ath Advance
Et al Dp & Company
Melino, Tl
Sunton
Theo Best
Ohio
Chafaterain
Carl Bergstein Baiaso
Howard Carter
Arts
Frank Davis
C. B. Cady
Rice
Og Muatoal Union
Illinois
Dee Baye
Provisente Journal
S.r Usori
Eatronomers
Sirius
Moline Manufacturers’ Directory
Bae
UCU
West Gradere
Deparavura
Butlers
Brapagu
Ligam
Lubaco
Eerb&cu
Anu
Walsing
Peersess
Vuliv & LU
UMBEK
Guu
Aft
Pius A
L. Wheelock
Baers & Co
ghUn Andbrans
Fouuuers
Photoon Bros
Veroil
M. Christy
Emator & Son
Kerns
General
Avenue
Post Ofice
Ancashire & Turner
Ilinois
Wheconsin
Missouri
ON Wagon CO
Wace
ULINE
Ee Adison Bros
Hedlund
Scslngee & Trumsle
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TOR Uarg
Gilpin
Frank H. Walworth
Helen
John Habberton
New York Times
Ruth
Stoker
Austria
Marrieea
Bryant
Bennington
James
Slodx City
Lowa
Aquarium
Patii
Bayter
London
Judge West
Salvini
Florence
Hayes
Cox
Taft
Noyes
Wade
Chase
Brough
Tom Scott
Hugh Oak
Milwaukee
Wis
Kansas
England
Henry Ward Beecher
W. H. H. Clark
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Auguste
Wagner
D McCagg
WB. Ogden
Spiez
Switzerland
Wade Stampton
South Carolina
Rockford
Coh K. Ingersoll
Janesville
May Howard
Arch Street
David. Davis
Bloomington
Jone Saanne
Thomas Allen
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