Tax question roils Tri City Labor congress over Moline bank
The Tri City Labor congress met Sunday to push the county clerk for full taxation of the Moline Savings Bank capital stock. The dispute centers on a recent tax cut and a $37,000 shift to real estate foreclosures, with committee investigations planned to ensure no double taxation. Delegates also urged union printing for MW A and related orders, pressed home industry, and reported progress on miner support, unionizing several mines and plans for public meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-City Labor Congress
Moline State
Congress
Board of Supervisors
Messrs
M.W.A
MW. A
Davenport
Ada
Kansas City
Rock Island
Whose fault is it in these blame scenarios
A dated advertising piece argues personal responsibility for mishaps and urges Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites examples from trains to tools and insists fault lies with individuals. It promotes a Buffalo based remedy and endorses Mrs Anderson of 1305 Thirty eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Rock Talind Atizena
Realdenta
J. Anderson
Thirty Eighth Street
Miter
Wm. Clendenin
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U.S
Dean’s
Rates Move to Cut Bank Deposits Interest
Henry Clews notes a trend toward lower interest on deposits by savings banks, proposing a reduction from about 4 to 6 percent to 3 percent. The shift signals a broader decline in capital costs across national banks mortgages and railroad bonds, boosting the relative value of principal as rates fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clews
New York
Nates
Aimotye Savings Banks
Tully
Dean's Ointment Claims Quick Piles Relief
Advertises Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching piles with no mention of failure by physicians and prices it at 50 cents, available at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
The Hen Yankee Doodle as Wealth Producer
The Hen Yankee Doodle is praised as a productive asset surpassing cows and horses in wealth generation. A Geneseo News excerpt argues one hen can pay for The News for a year, highlighting eggs as nourishment and financial value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snolligster
Geneseo News
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Health Cure
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior blood purifier and the best method to stay healthy and avoid sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Mystery death by own action shocks Davenport family
Fred Brockmann a cloarmaker aged 37 of Davenport hanged himself with suspenders in his home. He had gone out to make collections yesterday afternoon and returned home penniless this morning. Found by his son at noon he lay dead with suspenders fastened to the bedpost. He leaves a wife and one son. Authorities suggest mental aberration though robbery or foul play are considered possibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brockmann
Davenport
Brockmann
Eugene Vo Debs
Burtis
Debs
Slivkests
Ely’s Cream Balm Promises Quick Nasal Catarrh Relief
A nasal spray claims rapid relief for nasal catarrh with a pleasant aroma. The trial size costs 10 cents and the larger 50 cents, mailed from Ely Brothers New York. druggists stock it. The product is touted as a soothing, non irritating treatment and a recognized specific for nasal catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Peoria County Hears Kingman Co Tax Exemption Request
Kingman & Co asks Peoria County to exempt eight years of taxes if it moves Kingman Plow Works from Monmouth to Averyville. Averyville village trustees offer water for fire protection and to relieve village taxation, supporting the plant's relocation and future operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Peoria County
Kingman & Co
Kingman Plow Works
Monmouth
The
Weir Plow Company
Averyville
Aiverveille
Surprise party honors Colona neighbors Davis in Hanna township
Nearly a hundred guests gathered December 4 to honor Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Davis with a gold headed cane and silver tea set. Rev. SoH Weed spoke as they received the gifts and thanks, while their son John attended from Northwestern Town. Ivan S. Jones returned home with a crushed hand and ice bound farming notes reflect a cold season as canal condemnation talks proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colona
Dee
Aaron Davis
Hanna Township
Mr. Davis
Davis
Mia
Davises
John
Towa
Ivan S. Jones
Town
Rock River
United States
Ilinois and
Mississippi Canal
Sufferer Moody Near Recovery After Liver Abscess
Frank Moody of Port Skyron, treated at the city hospital in late October for a liver abscess, was discharged but remains weak with two abscesses. He has improved since Dr. Arp visited and may require another operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moody
Port Skyron
Ignenin
Arp
Runlock Blood Bitters Boosts Strength for Battle Readiness
A promotional note touts Runlock Blood Bitters as enhancing vigor and musculature. It describes the product as improving a man’s head, brained activity, and physical fitness, framing it as essential for battle readiness and overall vitality.
Charities Net $214.20 From Subscriptions and Schools
At a meeting of the Associated Charities held at Mrs. E. B. McKeever's home the ward soliciting chairmen reported $185 in money and orders from popular subscription. Public schools added $29.20. Donated clothing is stored at the Browning & Entrikin building for ward distributing committees. Officers' election was postponed due to member absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th Associated Charities
E. B. McKeever
Browning & Entrikin
Addison to lead Home Forum from Alabama next Wednesday
Addison departs this county for Alabama next Wednesday to organize the Home Forum. His family will accompany him except for one son who will remain to study law with Meese & Allen. Headquarters will be in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
Alabama
Home Forum
Birmingham
Meese & Allen
Dr Bulp Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Bulp Cough Syrup as a valuable throat and lung remedy that cures a cough or cold in one day. It claims small doses are effective and prices a bottle at 25 cents.
Deacon Hall Injured At Rail Crossing In Moline
Deacon J. M. Nall a well known Maline citizen was seriously injured at the Fifth street and Railroad avenue crossing by a late No 20 passenger train. He was en route to Deere Mansur Co. shops from his home on Sixth avenue when struck. No 20 was late and multiple trains occupied the crossing. He lies in critical condition, with witnesses and medical staff responding as authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Nall
Maline
Fifth Street
Railroad Avenue
Hall
Deere & Mansur Co
Ife
Sixth Avenue
Moline
Myglne
St. Louis
Rock Island
Hook Island
Chicago
Wall
Noau
Mer
Dunn
Morrow's Kid-ne-oids praised by local user for kidney relief
A Rock Island resident with forty years in the city testifies that Morrow's Kid-ne-oids cured his kidney backache after trying many remedies. He purchased a box at Bahnsen's drug store, used it as directed, and reports improvement. The ad notes his experience and lists kidney disorders, backache, nervousness, and sleeplessness as conditions the remedies claim to treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Downing
Seventh Avenue
Rock Island
Mr. Downing
Morrow
Downyg
Bahnsen
Kidn
C & Co
Springfield
Train Crossing Accident Leaves Man in Critical Condition
At a Davenport crossing a man identified as Mira Hall was struck by a passing train or walked into it, sustaining severe abdominal and chest pains with a glancing wound above the left eye. Doctors note possible internal injuries while Hall remains incoherent and critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Hall
Moline
James Elliott
Plea Expected in Ex-Marine Case
Charles Masterson, ex U S marine from Lancaster, held in Keokuk for trial, writes attorney N D Ely of Davenport that he will plead guilty to forging a United States official's name and asks for leniency. Bond raised from 400 to 1000 as authorities pursue case developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Davenport
Charles Masterson
U. S
The
Lancaster
United States
Masterson
Keokuk
Mr. Ely
Manterson
Bly
Exmarine
Modern Mother Tins Syrup of Figs For Children
The Syrup of Figs is praised as a gentle laxative for children and preferred over other remedies. It is stated to be the true product manufactured exclusively by the California Fig Syrup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Busy Little Factory Faces Short Shutdown for Stock and Repairs
The Moline Scale works will shut down Friday and Saturday for stock checks and repairs amid a rush of foundry work this season. More workers are employed than ever, and annual output surpassed the best year in the foundry’s history, including the era under Moline Stove Co. Prospects for next year appear very encouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Scale
Moline Stove Co
Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cure
An ad touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a safe remedy for incipient consumption that will halt wasting and, in a short time, effect a cure for the patient.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Brings Teething Relief
Over fifty years the syrup has soothed teething children, easing gums and pain, curing wind colic and diarrhoea. 25 cents a bottle. Sold by all druggists worldwide. Ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Captain Ferris to Speak on The American Soldier
Captain J. W. Ferris of the Sixth Illinois is to deliver an address at the First Methodist church Monday evening the nineteenth on The American Soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ferris
Illinois
First Methodist Church
Promissory Notes Raised to Repay Bondholders
W F E Stevens has issued promissory notes to cover claims by companies against him. The Colonel is mounting a strong effort to gather funds to refund the bondholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Stevens
Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promoted in 19th Century Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as pleasant tasting and easy to take for children. It urges buyers to seek the genuine product and mentions Dr John W Bull as the practitioner behind the remedy.
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Tri-City Congress
Moline State Savings Bank
Virden
Davenport Federal Union
Anton Benson
Peter Vermere
Chas. Grant
G. C. Harnes
J. J. Ford
S. R. Davis
Messrs. Welzenbach
Gordon
Harrigan
Saumuel Pascoe
Miners’ Union
Coal Valley and Empire Companies
Peoria County Board
Associated Charities
Deacon Hall
Bountain
Christmas Goods Emporium
Garpers
Mira Hall
Will
Evening Dispatch
S . Ice R
W. E. Stevens
Sweeney & Walker
Difham & Foster
W.R Moore
Jackson & Hurst, Peck, Miller & Starr
James O'Neill
George W. Wood
State OF Illinois
Rock Island County
Rock Island National Bank
W. B. Ferguson
Porter Skinner
Chris Mueller
M N. Roberts & Co
Sarah Y. Keator
M N. Searle
Deere & Co
Everett E. Wheelock
Charles F Hemenway
Jerome B. Wheelock
Stillman W Wheelock
Rock Island Lumber & Manufacturing Co
Moline National Bank
Rock Island Savings Bank
First National Bank of
Burlington
Wis
Noltice
Court House
Meridan
George L. Davenport
City of
Slwin E. Parmenter
Chancery
Ill
Julia A. Smith
Kinland
Monas
Louisa Iamson
J.E. Rankin, M.D
Bcares
Riverside House
Watertoaw
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