Date Set for April 2nd Nay-Sub-committee Event
The executive committee chose Wednesday April 2 to hold the Nay Sub committee reception and program events. Members listed include Gustaf Swenson and Henry Press among many others. the ceremony will begin at 2 o clock in the afternoon at Moline.
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J. Bryan
Nay
Tispaten
Vonmmenc
Bryan
Memtom Maser
Gustaf Swensson
Wo Gamble
Gea Freeland
Frana
Nilson Henry Press
Prank P. Dts
Adberteen
de Stott
U. C
Biand Young
Atis
Beterdsadl
Obituary: Reed Reed Pioneer of Montpelier Dies
Reed Reed, pioneer resident of Montpelier, died yesterday morning at age about ninety. He had lived in the city many years and operated a grocery store with his wife, who survives him along with a daughter and a son. Funeral held at 2 oclock at 2125 05 Avenue with burial in McPenson Cemetery. The obituary notes his long service and family ties, and mentions a recent illness and the care he received.
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Reed
Leeds
Aptoan
Rothe
Reede
Vermont
Monefier Thorty
Ida Mo
Geeree
Circuit Court Hearings In Rock Island Storm Drain Frauds
In Rock Island circuit court the board of education was granted leave to file a supplementary bill by tomorrow. Looney Kelly and William Nevins faced fines for storm drain frauds and were remanded to jail if fines and costs are not paid. Proceedings covered sentences, appeals, and related testimony amid ongoing cases and plans for court actions.
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Rock Island
Board of Education
Messrs. Looney and Kelly
William Nevins
Sheri Hemenway
Gest
John Looney Brank Kelly
William Nevins Stermiedram Frauc
Mess
Discoveries in the Counterman Land Attract Missouri Prospectors
Carthage Missouri March 3 A letter from W J Gilfillan and G C Hemenway claims valuable mineral on Conzelman land near East Molina. They organize a company to mine zinc and copper prospects, asserting Molines as a rich mineral belt with potential for significant output and profits if proven.
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W. J Gilfillan
GC. F. HemenWay
Carthace Mo
Conzelman
Molina
C.F. Homenway
Moline
Local notices from Zuma and area events
Miss Eva Smell returned home Monday from Erie. Miss Rosa Wirgins of Zuma and Edward Popham of Missouri wed Wednesday evening March 23 at 7 at Henry Fender's residence in Huitigdale with Rev. E W Thompson officiating. Nellie O Connell of Joslin visited her brother Monnie O Connell of Erie returning home with his wife. Mrs A D Daily and daughter Hazel of Clinton arrived in Zuma to visit A N Dailey's family. The Market offers Rock Island cards at 9 cents per pack for five or more packs. single packs 12 cents by mail. Noah's Ark in Moline sells tin ware, glassware, crockery, toys and notions. Visit the large clothing store in Moline Famous McKinnie Block.
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Hazel
Clinton
Zuma
A. N. Dailey
Rock Island
Express
John Sebastian
Chicago
Largest tax collection in Moling history reported
County treasurer Titterington says Collector Freeman gathered 117000 plus via 149746.34 total town taxes. Freeman earned 2548.62 commission, salary capped at 1500, rest used for township expenses. South Moling district praised for near total personal property tax collection and overall efficiency.
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Freeman
Titterineton
Moling
Moline
Titterington
Hissistant Co
W. Lundahl
South Moline
Colevier
Bo Gi Duimison
Fire damages building as water douses flames
A fire broke out on a street at midday causing significant smoke and heat. Firefighters battled flames and kept the blaze from spreading to a nearby outbuilding while water intrusion damaged papers and equipment but no serious injuries were reported.
Noahs Ark Groceries Advertises Low Prices in Moline
Local retailer Noahs Ark on Third Avenue Moline promotes a wide range of goods with claims of wholesale prices. The ad highlights groceries crockery glassware and novelties as the cheapest option in the area across the three cities.
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Noah's Ark
Third Avenue
Moline
Neur
Crockery
Teves
Petims
Thrée Cities
The Elephant's Neck and the Trunk's Function
The text explains why the elephant has a short neck due to heavy head weight and how its long trunk substitutes neck usefulness. It notes the trunk's muscular complexity, flexibility, and suction ability enabling feeding and manipulation, compensating for the neck.
Salt Air Tied to Sea Winds and Vitality
A French scientist shows sea air contains salt only during high winds when sea spray enters the atmosphere. Salt diffuses in damp air and settles once winds drop, explaining why windy sea locales feel more invigorating than calm shores.
Hat Fashion Sparks Mrs Wilkes Clash Downtown
In a sharp exchange Mr Higgins mocks Mrs Wilkes for wearing a disliked hat described as ugly and priced at $25. Mrs Higgins questions Mrs Wilkes taste during a downtown meeting this afternoon.
Work tips from The Citizen to O
A crusty exchange suggests how to obtain employment by buying a bicycle and maintaining it clean. The London Clarion adds the quip about cleanliness as a cheeky aside.
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London Clarion
He Made Up His Mind and Jokes on Growing Up
Fragment from a humorous column with dialogue about a boy's future and a shopkeeper quip about clothing. Mentions Uncle Ned and a character named Johnny in a light, rural tone. The fragment includes local street culture and a shop named Famous Molitalnte Block in Moline.
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Ned
Johnny
Puck
Local notes and social news from Colona and vicinity
Mrs James Montcomers and children of Moline visited her brother J P Hanna last week. Joseph, winner of Cleveland, noted. Humberstone aided meat market this summer. Mrs S A Anderson of Galesboro attended Lina Mahstedt wedding and returned with Mr Anderson. Wm J Sharp of the southern town has paralysis. The People's Telephone Co. has arrived. John Winning, former St Johns landlord, died after wife’s loss. body laid in Western Cemetery. A schoolhouse performance by "Deestrick Skule" to be held tonight features home talent. Charles Read and family arrived from Nebraska. Mrs Porter decorated Colona house with a sign.
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James Montcomers
Moline
J. P Hanna
Joseph
Cleveland
AC. Humberstone
S.A Anderson
Galesboro
Lina Mahstedt
Anderson
Wm. J) Sharp
Deestrick Skule
Charles Read
Nebraska
Porter
Colona House
Syrup of Figs Promotes Health on All Trips
A California Fig Syrup Co advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as pleasant and effective for kidneys liver and bowels. It claims prevention of fevers headaches and other symptoms of illness and offers 60 cent bottles at all druggists.
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Californian Fig Syrup Co
Dog Dines on 885 in Akron Wallet
Frank McGuire’s dog in Akron ate a roll of bills from his pocketbook leaving him $85 poorer in the morning. The incident highlights the comical yet costly encounter with a hungry canine.
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Frank McGuire
Akron
Ohio
Candidacy filed for county superintendent of schools
An announcement states L. C. Daugherty is a candidate for county superintendent of schools, pending Republican nomination. The notice closes with a promotional line for Wood's Norway Pine Syrup and a health disclaimer about colds.
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L. C. Daugherty
Dr. Wood
Modest Map in a Wheeled Heartfelt Exchange
The fragment from a Cincinnati Enquirer piece presents a tender exchange between lovers, with a wistful tone about past affection and uncertainty, implying a valved moment of confession and reassurance in a domestic scene.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Wool suits at five dollars in McKinzie Block
Advertisement notes a strong sale on a line of all wool suits priced at five dollars. It marks the famous location on McKinzie Block as the selling point for the deal.
Slandering Thornton Threw Off in South Moline
A local quarrel in South Moline unfolds as critics accuse Mr Thornton of seeking a 20 percent assessment hike. Records show the board examined property value figures and a proposed adjustment. Thornton moved to reconsider the vote but the motion failed.
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South Moline
Thornton
Ign
Moline
Mwegech
Hood's Sarsaparilla praised by Miss Driggs in Linton
Miss Laslie Driggs of Linton Missouri testifies Hood's Sarsaparilla is an honest meritorious medicine. She says it relieved long standing headaches and improved her condition after taking it as a tonic for impure blood.
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Linton
Laslie Driggs
Hood
Vagrant Answers Magistrate in Court Over Identity
A magistrate questions a vagrant about naming himself while the man pleads ignorance and claims to travel incog, prompting a dialogue centering on identity and recognition in a brief courtroom exchange.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Relief
An ad touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as instant relief for burns scalds and injuries claiming it is a great pile remedy. The promotion lists Wm Clendehing and E Heimbeck as endorsers in a period ad.
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DeWitt
Clendehing E. Heimbeck
Iborgen Norway Boasts Large Paper Ehdored
Iborgen in Norway boasts a paper edhored large enough to seat 1,000 weekly. The building is rendered water proofs by a solution of quicklime curdled milk and white of eggs.
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Iborgen
Norway
In Lans Chloroform Finding Stir in Settlement Tale
Cartoon dialogue shows Mrs Brown lamenting settlers' harms to the In lans and Mr Brown noting their inability to release enough chloroform, a satirical line from Puck.
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Mrs. Brown
Mr. Brown
Puck
Knew How to Succeed. Hoe-May I kiss you just once
A terse dialogue fragment centers on a man’s blunt question and a woman’s firm refusal. The exchange hints at social flirtation and power dynamics without context or resolution. The piece preserves a snappy, period-toned edge from an unspecified page.
Labor dispute halts Rock Island machinist address
The article reports a labor dispute involving machinist John Hammerstrom of Rock Island that led to suspensions and tensions with the union in the area. It mentions efforts to resolve the disagreement and notes the broader context of worker organization and retaliation fears. It also advertises Ely's Cream Balm with testimonies about catarrh relief and mentions related medical claims.
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Argent
Labor
Nat
Ely
Warren Street
N. Y
J. W. Davidson
Monmouth
Candidate Announces Run For County Treasurer
A county Republican party notice announces Osboadd's candidacy for county treasurer pending the Republican county convention. The message thanks supporters and invites continued backing. It cites DeWitt Little Early Risers as a joke line and names Vin. Clendenin and E. Huiabeck in the note.
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Urer
Nany
Fister Che Wi Vway
Ant
Bee
DeWitt
Vin
Clendenin
E. Huiabeck
Central Committee Meeting Notice for Republican County
Public notice announces a Republican county central committee meeting at the Harper house Rackteins on Tuesday April 17 at 1130 am. All candidates and active members are urged to attend chaired by W F Eclat with J W Sitaxson. The item also promotes Dr Thomas Electric Oil and through tickets to North Pacific Puget Sound points at the lowest rate.
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Central Committee
North Pacific
Puget Sound Pointe
ROB & P
Durable boys suit offered in McKinnie Block
An advertisement markets a boy's suit for 98 cents from Famous McKinnie Block in Moline. The same page promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to enrich and purify the blood for tired feelings.
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McKinnie Block
Moline
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Iveliv Malan
Jalin Transportation
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Ibuy
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TheElephant
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Louisa Margraf
Davenport
Mr. Webb
Fifteenth Avenue
Auchecker
W. B. Watt
Moline Plow Co
Colmark
Bergendahl
Carl J. Colmark
Jennip HH. Bergendahl
Swan Bergendahl
Twelfth Tree
Coa] Hemberg
Oscar Cotmark
Agela Berpendaht
Mr. Colmark
Minnesota
Amon
Twelfth Street
Colona
H. Franklin
Bedford Springs
Paper Church
Reyal
Royal Baking Powner
John Hammerstral
John Hammerstrom
Arseng
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Strom
Rock Island Uni
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Third Ave
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