Veterans Campfire in Moline a Patriotism Packed Night
The Union Veterans of the Moline encampment held a large event at Wagner Opera House honoring visiting UVA veterans. A thousand attendees witnessed National flags, speeches by Col Morgan and others, plus musical selections and a parade of military-themed performances by Rock Island cadets and local groups. The Woman's Veteran Relief Union elected officers as part of activities following the ceremony.
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Wagner Opera House
Hortense White
Moline
Uva
Ia Dempeine
Warner
Col Joow Morgan Annoknees
Tiglot
Phlo
Wallard Maye
Swenssen
Atlasa
Maline
Ho Lo
Washington
Hank
Itive
Selediaer
Saab
Moye White
Vane
Ale Natioead
Rfianms
Walliam B. Johnson
Deere & Coos
Martin Virgil Jacobs
Havana
Clover Club
Col.Morgan
Gen. Wilcox
Rock Island
M Mo Jacobs
United States
Cuba
Jo Snodygiass
Tanesfull
Ohio
Bayliss
Streator
Groner Mende
Woman's Veteran Relief Union
Ida Bo Johnson
Binghampton
No Y
Hello So Morgan
Kate Tech
Washington, DC
Lavina Tovkron
Luda Gereer
Thes Forest
Voyage of Marvin Lyon From Ponce Pr Puerto Rico
Lieutenant Marvin H. Lyon writes from Ponce Porto Rico on August 2, 1898, describing a 12 mile march, blistered feet, wading three rivers, and enemy withdrawals as his company advances. He notes abundant fruit, reports San Juan 73 miles away, and that the Spanish evacuation is expected but he seeks rest before further moves.
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Ganantica
Porto Bie
Qur
Ponce
Etors
Porto Rico
San Juan
Marvin H. Lyon
Br Thomas Electric Oki Brings Instant Pain Relief Farm Ad
Accidents on the farm cause cuts bruises and sprains and Br Thomas Electric Oki relieves the pain instantly. Never safe without it.
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Br. Thomas
Mrs. Meyer Visiting Harringtons in Rock Island
Mrs. N. W. Meyer of Muscatine is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harrington of Rock Island.
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N. W. Meyer
Muscatine
Mrs
J. A. Harrington
Rock Island
Death on Hospital Ship Lampsas in Guanica
Private Alfred Oberg of Company F South Hanover Volunteer Infantry died at Guanica Harbor aboard the hospital ship Lampsas from typhoid fever after eight days illness contracted on board the USS Columbia. Nurse letters to Miss Johanna Oberberg note his fiancé and his burial with full military honors.
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Lampasas
Guanica
Johanna Okerberg
Olendenin
Wasa Deere & Co
Grinder
Eighteenth Street
Second Avenue
Company F
Alfred Ohery
Frank J Clendenin
Okerberg
Oberg
Jetter
Belovw
Gamnica
Porto Rico
Daly
Johanna Oberberg
Selden
Bert
Clendens
Latiepasas
Mary Boge
Red
Carrier ship Concinnati dispatch from Porto Rico July 23
Oscar Strand writes from the United States steamer Concinnati, near Ponce Puerto Rico, describing the voyage from Key West to Havana and Montemoy Bay, then toward San Juan. He notes guarding transports, landing soldiers, seeing Spaniards flee, and practicing aboard a big gun as the bombardment of Porto Rico looms.
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Oscar Strand
United States
Concinnati
Ponce
Porto Rico
Oon
Cinemnath
Key West
Havana
Montemo Bay
Santiago de Cuba
San Juan
Ile
Rance
Burdock Blood Bitters Promised to Aid Digestion
An old ad copy claims Burdock Blood Bitters strengthen and tone the stomach, curing indigestion perceived as impossible to treat. It markets the product as a remedy to digestive discomfort and a healthier gut.
Mrs Beebe Returns From Cedar Rapids Visit
Mrs George M Beebe has returned from an extended visit in Cedar Rapids Miss Stine of that city accompanied her and will be her guest for several days.
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George M. Beebe
Cedar Rapids
Miss Stine
City
Letters From the Lancaster 1998 Wartime Diary Entry
John Sundine aboard the U.S. Flagship Lancaster at Key West describes debates over the auxiliary naval force's fate after peace. He recounts travel plans for Davenport residents and notes a medical discharge, hospital life, and daily liberty, with light remarks on visits from girls and calm illness among crew.
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U.S
Lancaster
Key West
Fla
Auxiliary Naval Force
United States
Navy
Bas Tse
NTEI
Davenport
Whoo
Medltine
Mascotte
Wey West
Tampa
New Orleans
Mississippi
Ely
Ins Farm
Central Town
Porto
New York
Sol
New Ohleans
Seta Borg
Havana
Romer
San Pennesen
Gobi
Heomtovry
Uw Deere
Liiberty
Local Notes from Stewartville and Nearby Areas
Stewartville updates include Mrs. D. A. Gamble leaving for Port Byron to visit relatives for several weeks. Mrs. J. H. Brumbaugh and son Arthur plan an early train to Agency Iowa to visit Mrs. Brumbaughs mother-in-law Mrs. A. E. Myers and other relatives. Leona Hussey of Chicago is the vocal of her parents Mr and Mrs Hussey. Elmer Heck returns from Rock River camp. The Scedulous club plans a hay rock excursion to Rock River next Tuesday. Misses Bessie and Mabel Tyler return home from Davenport area visits. Mr. and Mrs. David Kelso travel to Tindalls grave for the camp meeting beginning Friday August 19. Mrs Kensinger of Princeton visits daughter Mrs R. Nell. Philander Kelso moves family to Rock Island.
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D. A. Gamble
Port Byron
J. H. Brumbaugh
Arthur
Agency
Iowa
Scedulous Club
Rock River
Bessie
Mabel Tyler
Davenport
David Kelso
Tindall
Kensinger
Princeton
R. Nell
Philander Kelso
Rock Island
Wage Rise Demanded by Moline Plow Co Coremakers
Twelve coremakers at Moline Plow Co strike for higher wages from 135 to 2 per day for ordinary work with overtime at 30 and 40 cents an hour and Sundays at 4 cents. They claim they are the poorest in town while the firm says workers are among the best.
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Moline Plow Co
Thesias
Labor Congress backs Rock Island shoe workers in dispute
At the Tri-City Labor Congress in Rock Island a majority of the session supported the Rock Island Shoe Go workers amid a shutdown over union recognition. Resolutions urged merchants to boycott the company until it respects workers’ rights.
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Tri-City Labor Congress
Rock Island
Rock Idland Shoe
Toe Union
Hien
MOF
Congress
Dong
Couress
Harry Bostock
Indiana Gas Belt
Litchfield
Ke Wwanee
Woodworkers’ Union of
Moline
I Miners’ Organization of
Coal Valles
Allen's Foot-Base Powder Promises Quick Foot Relief
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Base powder cures painful swollen smarting nervous feet and eases wearing pains. Jen's Foot-Base claims to make tight or new shoes feel easy and soothe callouses hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with mail order and trial options.
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Allen
Jen
Alien
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Burro Ride Through Manitou Canyon Tests Travelers
A party rides burros along a five mile loop through upper Williams canyon near Manitou. The trip exposes riders to steep narrow trails, rocky ledges, and sheer drops as the animals prove surefooted on rough terrain. The piece mentions soda springs, scenery, and a political aside about party tactics.
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Manitou
Williams Canyon
Iuch
Ben Cable
William Jennings Bryan
Wisstow's Soornixa Staur Teething Remedy Ad
Over fifty years Mrs Wisstow's Soornixa Staur used by mothers for teething. It soothes the child warms gums eases pain cures colic and is remedy for diarrhoea. Sc. 2 bottle sold by druggists worldwide. Be sure to ask for Mas Womtow's Soorsaxe Sixcur.
Morrow's Kidneoids Promised Cure for Kidney Ailments
Springfield Ohio based John Morrow proclaims Morrow's Kidneoids as a universal kidney cure. The ad asserts rapid relief from back pain, stomach unease, and fatigue if used early, with broader cures claimed for chronic disorders. Sold at 50 cents a box, six for $2.50, via postpaid mail order.
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John Morrow
Sprigfield
Ohio
Morrow
Materia Medica
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
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Taave
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Thea Verdesian
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Bchole St
Brooklyn
N.Y
Alfred Oberg
Tien
Cincinnati
John Sundine
Ely— Qhax
Genzley
Cape Cod
Boston
Peston Harbor
Niles
Pedro One
Nitec Slade
Phes
Stewartville
the Labor Congress
Rock Island Shoe Co
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Fred Chelstrom
Twelfth Avenue
Dr. Kerns
Bob
Humphreys
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Cor William & John Sta
Humphreys’ Med, Co
Cor
Willing & Dohoots
Parker
Columbia City
Ind
F. P. Foltz
Abingdon
Clara Jackson
North Elmst
Eee
DR. Wane
Benor Quesada
Quban
Ty Catan
Eve Yy
Eldomedy
Arboknai
Chicago
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