Plenty of Pine Warns Against Pine Famine Fears
An experienced northwest lumberman argues pine supply remains steady with cyclic growth. He notes selective cutting, future regrowth, and stumpage costs while predicting forests will persist for decades. A reunion program for a regiment includes speeches by Gov Sherman and Samuel J. Kirkwood, with about 175 survivors among 1,000 members.
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Port Byron hosts district conference with 33 delegates
The District Conference at Port Byron this week drew 33 delegates from abroad. Highlights included sermons by R G Pearce and A R Morgan, a discussion on presiding elder selection, and disciplinary actions leading to M Spurlock withdrawing from the church.
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Not Crazy. James McGraw’s strange delusions end in Baltimore trip
James McGraw, who suffered days of delusions, slept soundly and returned to normal. Marshal Miller escorted him to buy clothes and arrange shelter at the Armory. He plans to travel home to Baltimore after a brief stay, recalling events up to the armory incident.
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First Iowa Reunion Plans in Burlington
Davenport Herald reports Iowa First survivors of the Burlington regiment arrange a reunion there on August 12. Local members are inviting all veterans to attend.
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Reflections on a Week's End and Moral Resolve
The piece muses on the passing week and the marks it leaves in memory. It urges earnest thought, charity, steadfast virtue, and unity among men as the year turns from autumn to winter, citing Burns and urging brothers to be true to each other. Moline August 9 ABBE GOULD.
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Death of Gen William Hoffman Rock Island Resident
Gen William Hoffman an old Rock Island resident died at his home on Second Avenue about 10 this morning from a complication of diseases and age. Born in New York in 1808, he served as an officer in the U S Army and retired in 1868, later living in Rock Island as a respected church warden of Trinity. Funeral arrangements are pending pending word from his sister who was telegraphed for.
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Rev Henry Cosgrove Named Bishop of Davenport
Rome confirms Rev Henry Cosgrove as bishop with papal bulls issued July 25 and sent from Cardinal Simeoni. Cosgrove, long pastor and vicar general at St Marguerite's, will set the consecration date likely mid September at the Davenport cathedral.
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Trade in sea shells grows into major industry
A long survey on shells notes their varied uses from horn and buttons to jewelry and inlay. It mentions cowries valued in Africa and India trade, Paris cameo cutters, and a New York Times interview on stage prop techniques using shells, foil and logics to fake precious stones. A final anecdote contrasts a boy’s temptations with parental safeguards.
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Dry pocket-glue recipe and a quoted moral
A Victorian recipe describes making dry pocket glue from twelve parts glue and five parts sugar boiled until dissolved then dried. Luke warm water dissolves it easily and it sticks paper without odor. A quoted line from Julia C. R. Dorr urges choosing and holding fast to the best within us.
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