Dairy farmers in Coal Town vote to raise wholesale milk price
At a Saturday meeting nine of fifty four milk suppliers formed a new organization at the Coaltown schoolhouse and agreed to boost wholesale milk by three cents a gallon. They cite higher production costs and expect retail prices to rise soon. A cost breakdown by E T Greim accompanies the action.
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Daily Dispatch
Theifty
Moline
Coaltown
Messrs Newton, Babcock
Weiderman
Kroeker
McCann
Scherer
John H Weideman
Milton Stone
T Greim
Dairy Profits and Farmer Drouth Prompt Milk Market Debate
During a county meeting farmers discussed dairy economics amid drouth and low prices. Greim showed a hypothetical farmer earning 1825 from milk, subtracting 445 in expenses, while a retailer could net 1380, suggesting a shift to farmer-sell more selective milk supply and higher prices for excess. Cow shortage fears loom as 500 cows may be gone by next season, prompting rules to limit surplus milk to retailers when supply is high.
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Gretm
Drouth
DROWNS IN SIGHT OF MOTHER AND FRIENDS
William J Hintz 22 of Coal Valley drowned while swimming in Rock River near John Fares camp two miles above the Rock Island line bridge. He ignored warning to enter the water while overheated. Rescuers tried to revive him. body recovered five minutes after he disappeared. He was survived by mother five brothers and three sisters. Funeral planned for tomorrow.
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William J. Hintz
Coal Valley
Rock River
John Fares
Spa
William Hintz
William Ludwig Hintz
Chicago
Clarence
George
Edward
Frank
Herman
Dudley
Bishop
Rocb Island
Edward Lehan
Galva
Dennis Sweeney
LeClaire, Jr
Mississippi
Andrew McLaughlin
Sweeney
Forrest Necoys Again in Trouble in Grand Jury Case
Forrest McCoy, a barber released from jail last summer, faces burglary and larceny charges after allegedly robbing Holmgren and Sage at the Hub clothing store on Third Avenue and Eighteenth Street. Police found goods hidden in a discarded bow and linked the crime to him. He was arraigned, waived preliminary hearing, and held to the grand jury with $1000 bail.
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Daily Dispatch
Forrest McCoy
Third Avenue
Eighteenth Street
Holmgren & Sage
Polite
Fundt & Berglund
Ao Buck
Metoy
Sixth Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Grey Gables
Holmgren
Sage McCoy
A J Beach House
McCoy
Jarceus
Sdes
New York
Grand jury to hear theft case of $18
Fred Mortis colored was held to a grand jury this forenoon in $1000 bond on burglary and larceny charges. He allegedly took $18 from Ned Dunn at Dunn’s home where Mortis had been staying. Dunn testified the money was kept in a glass in a drawer and was gone yesterday morning. Both men fought in front of a saloon at 902 Railroad avenue and pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, fined $3.80 each.
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Fred Mortis
Ned Dunn
Dunn
Morris
Railroad Avenue
Horseshoers Outing Awards Prizes at Prospect Park
Horseshoers from Moline and Rock Island and about 200 relatives picnicked in Prospect Park on Saturday afternoon. Programs featured races for Young Women, Little Girls, Ladies, Youths, Little Boys, Journeymen, and Master horseshoers with prizes including hats, shows, and pocket handkerchiefs. Winners included Miss Knoles, Miss Weber, Mindred Swander, Myrtle Swander, Mrs Gerdes, Mrs Wilson, Gus Van Worthen, Lincoln Radcliffe, Tommy Norton, Mr Obmann, and Lo Haberthur.
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Daily Dispatch Horseshoers
Moline
Rock Island
Prospect Park
Miss Knoles
Miss Weber
Mindred Swander
Myrtle Swander
Mrs. Gerdes
Mrs Wilson
Cgus van Wont
Obmann
Leslie Radcliff
R Morris
Lo Haberthur
Coal Valley resident dies at age 90 after long illness
Mrs David Welsh, a long time Coal Valley settler, died at the family homestead about three miles southwest of Coal Valley. The end came after infirmities at age 90. Her husband, also an old settler, died five years ago. Two daughters survive, one in Crem Mas John Pryce and another in Coal Valley.
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David Welsh
Cow Valley
Welsh
Crem Mas
John Pryce
Coal Valles
Parole Decision Sparks Debate On Warr Case
The Moline Dispatch reports mass parole issues tied to Warr, former secretary of Motine Savings Building & Deed bank, whose embezzlement case and $30,000 shortage are scrutinized. Auditor Glover criticizes oversight as Joliet prison terms and Massac parole shape Warr’s post release plans for his family in California.
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John Wo Warr
Motine Savings Building & Deen Association
Bankrept
Charles 8. Kerns
The
Loan Association
Warr
Joliet
Massac
E . Murphy
William Ic
Massac Republican Journal
Imnols
Miss Bertha
Los Angeles
Norman
California
Big Mother
Murphys
Watts
Tr Tran
Wbich
Drinks: Strynchine Following Quarrel Bride of Three Months
A wife of three months reportedly murdered herself after a quarrel with her husband over money for drugs. She borrowed twenty cents, bought strychnine at a drug store, then took the poison at a boarding house on Twenty fourth Street. Her husband and the accused drinker were involved in the disputed affair.
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Ste
Taylor Ridge Farmer Found Dead in Bed
An inquest in Coronet Rose found that Taylor Ridge farmer died of infirmities of age. He had settled in Hoek oscend Counts fourteen years ago. The jury returned no specific verdict other than natural causes.
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Rson
Farina
Widingeweer
Bouthes
Taylor Hidge
Thin
Sweden
Canary Alletica van
Hoek
Gains of 802 Children in Hook Island County
Hook Island county reports a school census showing 12,115 boys and 11,832 girls, up from 11,702 and 11,443 respectively, marking a total net increase of 802 children under age. The report highlights rising enrollments and demographic shifts in the county education system.
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Hook Island
Adair Pleasants Seeks Probate Judge Position
Adair Pleasants announces candidacy for probate judge, detailing intents and community goals. Local supporters back his bid as he outlines plans for court efficiency and public service.
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Adair Pleasants
Struck by Train Crushed Skull and Broken Neck
A witness reports a passenger train did not sound its approach and a man was instantly killed after being struck. The incident occurred on Island Tracks where the victim was hurled about thirty feet and suffered a broken neck and crushed skull. Local investigators began the examination of the scene and train personnel are cooperating.
Malleable Co Foreman Killed Crossing Tracks in East Moline
Augustine DeScheppers a trustee of the Fast Moline village board before incorporation as a city and longtime employee of the Luton Malleable Iron Co, was killed in East Moline when struck by an eastbound Rock Island train at Thirteenth street. Witnesses say the engine did not sound its whistle as DeScheppers tried to flee and was hurled 80 feet, dying instantly from a broken neck and crushed skull. He was born in Belgium in 1850 and survived by his widow and four children. Funeral plans not announced.
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Luton Malleable Iron Co
East Moline
Rock Island Road
Thirteenth Street
Descheppers
Anton Swanson
Ine
J BO Brien
Mr Swanson
Swanson
de Scheppers
Ahern
Ellstrom
Andrew Nelson
Warner's Crossing
Allston
Augustine DeScheppers
Btelgium
Piiegi Transen
America
Thig Eis
Furs Moine
Yio Wattoa
Hee
Union Miak Leabs Tron Co
Gust Scheppers
Josephine
Alphonse
Grant Gresser
Atakinuon
St Marva Church
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