Free coinage and tariff issues dominate the political debate
Indiana Representative Holman pushes for a free coinage bill with government purchase of silver and gold. Republicans resist unlimited coinage and warn of foreign silver imports. The piece notes Democratic pause on silver ahead of the next campaign, while tariffs and American agricultural implements gain international attention at Limoges and in reciprocity talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holman
Indiana
Repu
Cleveland
Newark
Bassi
Messrs Heere
A. H. Bryant
New Lincoln School Opens as Boundary Changes Near
Public schools plan a one week vacation followed by opening eight rooms at the Lincoln school on April 6. Boundaries shift for grades 1–4 south of central Thirteenth avenue and Seventh Sixteenth street pupils move to Lincoln. Additional rooms and staff assignments are outlined as the district anticipates further growth and possible boundary adjustments in the fall.
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Lincoln School
Hatch
Board of Education
Sixteenth Street
Twelfth Avenue
Noaggud
Fourteenth Stigt
Rile
Fourteenth
Thirteenth Streets
Boas
Eraut
Mary Kerns
Souel
Pik
Liscolo
Mayo Hooul
Gerade
Mary Moore
Ffattie Moore
Misa Fouideblad
Misa
Mary ‘Tyrrell
Missarine Parsons
Gunnell
Mayo
Meline
Salt Lake City
Trio in Bridgetown house fined. Anderson fined five
Three young men found in a Bridgetown house of ill fame on Fourth Avenue were fined by Magistrate Kerns. George W. Williams and James McGuffin, real names Artie Pearl and Tony Christopher, also paid fines. Police cited lack of prison space for women as a reason for delayed arrest. Martha Hanson and Samuelson obituary notices also noted along with urban health ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wu. Anderson
Meri- Express
Anderson
Kerns
Squire
George W. Williams
James McGuffin
Artie Peal
Tony Christopher
Sis
Remedy Claimed to Cure Nervous Wrecks with Restorative Nervine
Prominent claims tout Dr Miles' restorative nervine as a cure for nervous prostration and convulsions with rapid improvements noted by several individuals across towns including Butler and Vistula. Trial bottles and a book are offered free by Clendenin's with a guarantee of effectiveness.
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Ir Miles
Heart
Clendenin
Dr. Miles
Alphonso Hempfling
Butler
St Vitus
Miles
J. R. Miller
Eas
J. D. Oene
Lomenaworthd
H. A. Gardner
Vistula
Clendenin’s
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills advertise cure all
An old advertisement touts Miles Nerve and Liver Pills claiming to regulate liver stomach and bowels through the nerves. It promotes relief from biliousness torpid liver piles and constipation for men women and children with a 50 dose supply at 26 cents and samples at agent William Clendenin.
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Miles
Plis
Asiatic Cholera Prevention Report in U S Army Camp
A fragmented note references diarrhoea dysentery and cholera prevention in a U S Army setting. Mentions officers and steamboat officers amid discussion of disease control and figures from mission “Fluke.”
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U. S
Army
Paving dispute resolved with railroad accord and mayoral signoff
The city authorities and residents win approval as the B Q and Rock Island railroads accept service for paving between tracks and streets. Telegrams from Mayor Wessel and officials note the agreement ends fears of a July term continuance. Separately, William Lancashire, a deteriorating case from England, is described as a raving maniac after an incident involving his children and possible delirium tremens.
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Rock Island Road
Chicago
Wessel
Carlson
Prohibition Lecturer Links Past Abolition Struggles to Current Debate
Prof Wolftenbarger argued that the citizens platform does not endorse liquor licensing and urged action over wait-and-see. He compared prohibition to slavery debates, noting the early republic chose movement over paralysis, and warned against delaying reform as history warned.
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Wolfenberer
Disrarcu
Citizens Platform
Wolfenbarger
Death of D. D. Merryman After Surgical Operation
D. D. Merryman died at about 6 30 Saturday morning following a surgical removal of a cystic tumor. Born May 12 1811 in Chesterville Maine he lived in Mercer county Illinois Rock Island and Kearney Nebraska before returning here to have the operation. He leaves seven children and several siblings.
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Heemoval
Sumor
D. D Merryman
Mr Merryman
Chesterville
Kennebeck County
ISI
Buy
Mercer County
Minois
Rock Island
Ile Wac
Orst
Coal Valley
Galena
Kearney
Neb
Moline
Phoebe Hibbard
Freeman Merryman
Mary M. Love
Nelson
Axtell
Perry A
George E
Charles
Frank
Kansas
Florence Cool
Faunie
Thomas
Albert D
Jose
Denver
Timothy
Los Angeles
Cal
Ira
Missou
Freeman Nye
Death of Mrs Brita Johnson A Swedish Immigrant
Mrs Brita Johnson aged 983 years died yesterday at her daughter Mrs Eric Lund’s home at 1203 Twelfth Avenue. Born July 26 1808 in Garp Helsingland Sweden she came to the United States in 1850 with her first husband Andrew Erickson. Survived by two sons Erik and Andrew Erlok son and two daughters Mrs Helen Lund and Mrs Katherine Soderstrom.
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Brita Johnson
Eric Lund
Twelfth Avenue
Johnson
Garp
Helsingland
Sweden
Andrew Erickson
Ailamakee County
Iowa
Mr. Erickson
Peter Johnson
And
Moline
Jos
Erik
Andrew Erlok
Lving
Dakota
Daughers
Helen Lund
Katherine Soderstrom
Sioux City
Lows
Excursion Fare Offered for State Encampment to Decatur
The Rock Island and Peoria Railroad offers a one fare round trip excursion for the State G A K Encampment in Decatur from April 6 to 10. Tickets go on sale April 70 and are valid return through April 11. Trains depart Rock Island at 4:10 A M 2:20 P M and 6:45 P M arriving Decatur 2:50 P M 10:80 P M and 1 A M. Inquiries to F H Rockwell or B Stockhouse at Rock Island Depot Twentieth Street Rak Jaland.
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Decatur
Rock Island & Peoria
Rock Island
F. H.rockwell
B. Stockhouse
Twentieth Street
Rak Jaland
Local heirs settle disputed estate and school matter
Heirs of the late John Deere agree to pay the assessed amount to settle deeds and holdings in the tract. First Ward schoolhouse attendees approve an agreement to cover 2800 dollars in costs and close the matter soon. Sufficient guarantees secure payment to Mrs. Thompson. plans aim to finalize the matter shortly.
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First Ward
John Deere
Deere
H. Welle
H. A. Ainaworth
Do You Cough Best Cough Cure Balsam Offer
Advertisement claims Balsam cures coughs colds sore throat chest pains bronchitis and lung diseases. Promotes clear thick balsam visible to light with immediate effect after first dose. Large bottles priced 50c and 1.0
Nervous Debilitated Man Pamphlet Offer
An early 20th century advertisement promises a free pamphlet explaining a belt and appliances to restore vigor and manhood. It targets nervous debilitated men and offers mailing an address to receive the belt, with references to Trace’ and Orange Judd Farmer materials. The ad also mentions fruit growing guides from Stark Bros and Louisiana Missouri.
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Trac Baur Co
Marshall, Mich
Frais and Prait Trace
Stark Bos
Nurser Fea
Louisiana
Orange Judd Farmer
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Limoges
Lie
France
Amercan
Asiedtes Agricultura
A Voolan Enne
McKinley
Aidmner
Springfeld
Twaubeneck
Grange
F.M.E
Moore
Cockrell
J F Rowland
the Public Schools
Grant
Lincoln
Bona & So Rses
Bridget
Donshues
Pinne
Wartht Hanson
Wo- Mine
Vibia Saumacson
Fourth Avenue
Martha Hanson
Peter Christopher
Christopher
South Moline
Albn Samuelson
John ‘Tunnall
Ile
America
Camine
Messrs Moore and
Cockray
Farmers Society
Haaff
New York City
Srant
Riverside Vark
B & Q. Attauuros
Fey
Ae Somesiton
Emtlom
Ben Raving Mantas
WEES
Alsacce Stelington Wis
Lancashire
Thoraday
John Lancashire
Seventh Avenue
Almoat
England
Sean Piniget
Knowles Hall
Wolftenbarger
Rirs
Brits Johnson
Scaumenlay Reid
Dr. Pierce
Iran
Mark
Charles A Vogelens
Pattimere, Md
Pop
Paris
Europe
Jaso
Canada
Pewnecdinnee Ievsmiien
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