Davenport Fire Destroys Crockery and Wooden Shoe Factory
A Davenport blaze Wednesday damaged the Hinrichs Crockery Co. store and stock, the adjacent warehouse, and the Volquardsen wooden shoe factory. The Hinrichs stock loss is estimated at 25,000 with other building damages totaling 16,000 plus 4,900 for the wood shop. Fire crews fought the flames until 6 p.m. with the city across the alley connected by a passageway and electrical line issues noted.
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Hinzichs’ Crockery
Davenport
John Sébick
Hinxichs
Clty
Bax
Hinricha
Peper S Cipneway
Khene Hikirichi Croc Crockery Co
L. G. Guy Crock
Pater
Hinrichs
Ihnuragee
Mret Otto King
Wast Second Street
Schick
Weeden-Shos
Herman Volquardsen
MM. Volquardsen
OTH ANNUAL OUTING AT THE WATCH TOWER
The Tortleth annual outing of the 61a Settlers association will be held at the Watch Tower between August 22 and 24 with a convenient date to be chosen. Van Sant of Minnesota will address the gathering. Officers include President Martin Frick of Rock Island and Vice Presidents J H Marshall Beton, C H Deere, Cleman Brayton, William Fayne. Secretary J H Cleland Island and executive committee names follow.
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Settlers’ Association
Re van Sant
Minnesota
van Sant
Penver
Assoolation
Martin Frick
Rock Islad
J. H. Marshall
Beton
Phil Mitch
Rock Island
Thomas Pounbell
Ene Rock
Er Heck
Moline
H. Gautz
Ragington
Temperature Extremes and Rainfall Report for July
The report details historical temperature ranges for July including a 106 degree record in 1901 and a 49 degree low, with last month peaking at 98 on the 16th and 17th. It notes 279 degrees of deficit since January 1, daily average 1.8 degrees, July precipitation at 0.99 inches, 2.69 inches below average, and rain falls concentrated early month with scant rain after the 18th. Northwest winds totaled 4588 miles with a high velocity of 35 miles on the 4th. There were 12 clear days, 11 partly cloudy, 9 cloudy, and multiple thunderstorms on the 24th, 5th, 6th, 9th, and 11th.
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Obapayer
Abepary Sprothe
Mduth
Justice Drops Contempt Case After Rock Island Hearing
Justice McFarland ends contempt proceedings after a chaotic hearing in Rock Island. He notes all in the room could be punished but declines to single out individuals and dismisses the contempt action.
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Justice McFarland
Rock
Omo Vaughn
Pean
John McLay
Youn’ Looney
I Rane
McCain
Sexton
Toomey
McFarlane
J T Francis Leaves Rock Island Plow Co
J T Francis resigns from his post as sales manager of the Rock Island Plow Co with details about a successor not disclosed. The move will take effect around August 18 and Francis plans to remain in the area temporarily before relocating with his family.
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J.T Francis
Rock Island Plow CO
J. T . Francis
Rock Island Flow ‘Co
Mir Francis
Siley
Bevhes
Wiltire
Familly
Francis
South Bend
Mockléland
Contested City Committee Meeting Ended by Partisan Vote
The city central committee of Book Island held a contentious meeting Thursday night. Mr Searle and allies pushed a bare majority to appoint Searle supporters as judges and clerks, overruling ward committees and provoking anger among Allen faction members.
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Book Island
Searle
Allen
William Gall
Bearle
Witter
Electidkh
Stockholders sue Eureka Mining for stock refund
Forty five stockholders filed a suit in Clark County Washington federal court to compel Eureka Mining Company to refund about 500,000 shares valued at 200000 dollars. The suit alleges fraudulent representations in the stock sale. the company formed three years ago and promoters moved to Montana.
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Campel Company
Eee
Eureke
Cor
Aledre Multagemeth ‘Company
Eliroult
Claris
Tok
Amt
Ignce
Weather and Harvest Outlook Across the State
Showery conditions persist with insufficient moisture in many areas. Threshing of wheat slowed by rain, oats nearly finished in the north, and corn yielding well in central fields. Fall plowing under way, hay crops fair, pastures needing rain, and fruit outlook mixed with good plums and apples least favorable.
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Jowlanas
Day for Planting Trees in Suburb
Two hundred sixty seven lots sold in East Moline on a dollar a week plan. The East Moline Land Co celebrates steady sales with few speculators, mostly shopmen buying to build homes. A planting day may be set between October 1 and 10 to beautify lawns and add value as lots are paid.
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East Moline
Dute
East Moline Land Co
A Misplaced Menagerie in Verse at the Circus
A Galva News item describes a childlike poem about a circus visit with animals in playful, chaotic imagery. The narrator recalls the elephant, zebra, camel, hippo, and lion, all misjoined in a humorous menagerie scene and ending with a tired appetite and sleep. The note adds that G F Dewend returned from a business trip to Stank Rapids Michigan and visited his smoother in Cleveland Ohio.
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G. F. Dewend
Pblee
Rapids
Mich
Clevelandy
Onio
Arsenal Cuts Reflect Reduced Federal War Funding
Rock Island Arsenal faces job cuts as allocations drop from 3.5 million dollars last year to 1.5 million this year. Colonel Blunt informs 97 workers will lose jobs, with 15 to 20 more in polishing and equipment to be discharged after current tasks. Remaining staff will stay on until in progress orders finish, with additional reductions possible later in the month. The pullback aims to preserve some operations amid lower defense funding.
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Hook Island Arsenal
Blunt
Congress
Rock Island Arsenal
Red Men prepare grand lodge and wigwam in Moline building
The Red Men of Moline will occupy the third floor of the John Deere building at Seventeenth street and Third avenue. They hold a ten year lease with a five year extension, and plan $200 in improvements. The space will include billiards, cards, and smoking rooms, with a lodge room converted to a wigwam and new access stairs added to ease entry.
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Red Men
Moline
John Deera
Seventeenth Street
Third Avenue
Clerks of New York Store Camp at Waldorf Themed Island
New York store clerks enjoy a camping outing at Campbell's Island cottage area calling the camp The Waldorf Astoria. Chaperones are Mr and Mrs Henry Lundt with officers named Pesiding Elder Henry Lundt Queen of the Cash Alice Mc Carthy Chief Fisherman Walter Suman Balt Catcher Ernest Gustafson and Chef John Langstrom. Fish are for sale at the Waldorf Market with Prices Always the Lowest slogan cited.
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New York
Campbell’s Island
Waldorf Astoria
Henry Lundt
Alice McCarthy
Walter Suman
Ernest Gustafson
John Langstrom
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm Curative Trade Note
The notice advertises Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal and throat relief. It claims quick absorption through the membrane and conversion of secretions to a natural, healthy character. The spray tube costs 75 cents and is available from druggists or by mail.
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Masa
Ely
Bly Brothers
G& Warren
Thousands Seek Free Utah Land in Provo Registration
In Provo Utah August 2 thousands queue for land on the Uintah Indian reservation with women first in line after a long wait. About 2000 people lined up and registration moved quickly despite crowds. Provo leads with registrations while about 10 000 outsiders visit and tents line vacant lots and town outskirts.
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Provo
Utah
Som
W. A. Smith
Heber
Isabel Miller
Elsinore
Price and Vernal
Grand Junction
Col. Provo
Alvord declines state secretary post for Illinois Retail Merchants
L. H. Alvord of Bement Illinois has declined the offer to serve as secretary of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association after careful consideration. President George Kingsbury and the special committee had been seeking a capable successor to George B. Green of Peoria who resigned from the post.
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L. H Alvord
Bement
Illinois Retail Merchants’ Association
Alvord
George Kingsbury
George B Green
Peoria
Provoking Mistake Sparks Paperroom Friction
A frustrated reader confronts the editor over a wedding notice phrasing. He insists the term jay in the report about the Smithbys’ wedding was misquoted and demands an explanation and apology. The exchange highlights tension over wording in the local paper.
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Smithbys
Eadstor
Ten Percent Reduction Boosts Moline Fire Insurance Standing
Moline will gain about ten percent lower basic fire insurance rates due to improved fire protection via the Gamewell alarm system. Rock Island lags with alarms, prompting calls for upgrades. A city re-rating covers mercantile risks, assessing each building and contents for hazards to set future rates.
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Moline
Sre
B. McIntyre
Rock
Rock Island
McIntyre
Aurante
Fisks
Crop report shows corn oats hay near normal at month end
The July crop report by Thomas Campbell lists corn at 95 percent, oats 90, potatoes 85 with normal acreage. Fruits like peaches at 15 percent, apples 50 and grapes 86 percent. Timothy 100, clover 190, harvest quality 60, pastures at 96 percent of normal.
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Department of Agriculture
Thomas Campbell
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain gums wind colic and diarrhea. Claims include soothing effect and quick relief with a 25 cent bottle sold by all druggists. Be sure to ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Hopkins Patent Company Relocates Headquarters to Moline
The Hopkins Patent Company moved its principal office from Chicago to Moline Illinois following a stockholders meeting held June 10 1905. Harvey L Hopkins serves as president.
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The
Hopkins Patent Company
Chicago
Moline
Harvey L. Hopkins
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