Sensible Young Girls Respond To Last Dispatch Correspondent
Mourne December 7 1884 readers of Muline Dispatch react to a poem and an article by "One of the old girls" about courtship in leap year. The letter-writers argue that young men hesitate to invite, while women press for respectful, earnest social engagement and equal companionship. The exchange critiques flirtatious buzzwords and defends sensible conduct and genuine conversation.
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Muline Dispatch
Leto
Wheeligg
Paris
Tony Cheps
Pia
Wirhat Sachs
Tony
Senior
Whittier
Tan
Iran
Buowh Chrekal CO
Baltingre
Rock Island Druids Host Evening of Entertainment
Rock Island Grove of Druids presented a Saturday night program at their hall. The main feature was a quartette performing a song in a light, well received manner.
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Rock Island Grove of Druids
Bath Tetepime Company Telephones Prompt Improvements
The piece discusses telegraph and telephone development aiming to connect Philadelphia and New York with Boston and the west. It notes plans to improve lines and private line use, referencing Mr. Goanes and a general push for faster communication and better service.
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Bath Tetepime Company
Dave
Nani
Phildelphia
New York
Boston
Atari
Goanes Blivs
Teavehans
Thikieg
Tae
Memorial service honors late Mr Brana Gainnett with Masonic rites
The funeral and procession for the late Mr Brana Gainnett drew mourners from families and friends across the city. The service was led by the Reverend Laaneden, with a Masonic ceremony at the church and cemetery, concluding with classic rites and somber tributes amid the community’s shared reverence.
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Cin Yen
Brana Gainnett
Die Bet Bruceen
Wes Tower
Cartiot Oan
Pease
Othe
Uhinwren
Lanon A
Nellie Anderson
Pberson
Stansea
Iban Noruska
Ob. Louis
Athber Pantees
Nuwergus Foends
Manonus
Chicago election case sparks debate on urban influence and reform
The article surveys reactions to a Chicago election dispute and considers the impact of big city voting power on national politics. It cites figures like Harrison and Cotter Shannon, debates over reform, and concerns about city influence on state and national outcomes.
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Peoria
Chicago
Cotter Sharnsen
Harrison
Agig
Wwe
Harrison Atna Vachon
Sawthaca
New York
Fire at Moline Plow Co. mill uncovers arson plot
A blaze at the Moline Plow Company mill on a Friday evening prompted discovery of an incendiary attempt. Police traced Jake Bargy, a longtime employee, from the scene to Rock Island and Mercer County, with a warrant arising from circumstantial evidence linked to the fire.
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Ducksmith
Meline
Lindgren
Havin Boron
Meningtoi
Mathree
Deron
Buildine
Crac
Moline
Lot Passer
Geal
E.tou
Wilrant
Marshal Kettleson
Lostruc Liang
Bargy
Rock Island
Mercer County
Marshall
Kittle Ion
Peetz
Mie
New Sewer Assessment Revisions Ordered by County Court
After protests from property owners including Jas McBurney Charles Ford Eugene Lewis C F and L F Hemenway and H Ogden the county court ordered a new valuation and assessment for the Fifteenth Street sewer project following an abatement petition.
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Fffeenth Street
Jas. McBurney
Charles Ford
Eugene Lewis
C. F
L.F. Hemenway
H. Ogden
Plaited Trial Delayed As Police Probe Landmark Case
A disrupted court session in Slcia MA faced postponement as prosecutors pursued a key witness. Investigators traced a suspect’s movements through the town while officers tried to secure a decisive transcript for a delayed hearing. The case remains unsettled with further proceedings planned.
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Sveral
Slica
Gould
Walla
Sandal
Paredes
Iban
Tuoben
Trip to New Orleans World’s Fair Offers Special Travel
The writer notes a yearly rail and steamer route to New Orleans for the fair. Tours promise inexpensive access with hotel and dining options. The piece highlights competition among carriers and the chance for tourists to enjoy the World’s Fair context.
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COB & G
New Orleans
Curre
Nesterle
Aus
Ibe Sou
Remarkable Recovery After Medical Treatment
A patient thanks Dr Keen Dear Madam for curing a lung ailment after four doctors failed. The writer, once almost unable to walk, was treated at Megs Lr Keck and is now over three years cured, expressing deep gratitude for the improvement in health.
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Sid
Davenport
Kech
John Rounfelet
Rudolphus Huffman
Iowa
Allanvy
Witel
Odile
Audfoos
Kudlphus Hoffman
Second Street
E. W Brady
Robert Moore
Brady Street
Avam
State Bird
American Express Company
Alice Whisler
Perry Street
Dr Keck
Halones Hoffman
Ih & Station Quarry
Brady
Megs
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