Prosperity Narrative Highlights Trade Surplus and Steel Demand
The article extols a rising US trade surplus extending eighteen months with November at 74,425,390 dollars. It links currency strength to manufacturer growth and farm prices, noting vast foreign orders for steel: 7,000 tons plates for South America, 125,000 tons rails for Asia, 1,200 tons structural steel for Europe, and 20,000 tons pipe for Yokohama. It predicts continued demand and gold standard emphasis, suggesting New York may set market terms.
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United States
South America
Asia
Isma
New York
London
Liverpool
President Urges Strengthened American Shipping Policy
In a December 5 address to Congress President Webinkes urges a liberal, durable maritime policy to restore U S foreign trade. He cites Hawaii Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines and calls for regular U S backed steamship service under national control to expand exports and imports. The war with Spain highlighted merchant vessels and seamen as a national asset needing encouragement, with treasury details noted.
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Congress
Webinkes
Hawaii
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Spain
Tawa
Secretary of the Treasury
Moline Sees record Christmas trade in luxuries
The city reports an exceptional Christmas shopping season with strong sales of musical goods and jewelry. Mr Woodyatt sold more pianos than ever before and all jewelry stores report unprecedented business, surpassing the 1898 peak.
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Moline
Woodyatt
Democratic chair dispute ends as Harison fights Altgeld
In Moline the Democratic committee settles the chairmanship with Altgeld allied to oppose Harison for governor. Harison may run, but Altgeld vows to block him with strong support. Meanwhile, the staple trade thrives as factories reopen and debts are paid, reflecting GOP protectionist policy fueling growth.
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Altggeld
Harison
Alteld
Altgeld
Moline
Republican Party
Uncle Sam Expands Ports Treasury and Credit
A reflective note on U S expansion across trade routes fiscal reach and debt by money lenders as policy debates continue over territorial growth and strategic interests amid a changing global landscape.
Nebraska Volunteers Reception Delayed Without Colonel Bryan
Nebraska civic leaders postpone a reception for the Third Nebraska Volunteers as Colonel Bryan plans to go to Lincoln without the unit, delaying the event until the troops travel to Lincoln.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Volunteers
Bryan
Lincoln
Looking to the Sunrise Poem Fragment by Crawford
Poem fragment titled Looking to the Sunrise by Flo retta N Crawford from Hampton South Carolina dated December 21, 18g. The verse laments tears and sorrow while trusting in morning light and immortality. It invokes mothers, children, and fathers with hopeful religious tone.
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Bern
Suedarn
Edingu
Floretta N. Crawford
Hampton, HL
New Year Hostetter Almanac Promises Health Insights
The Hostetter company markets an almanac for 1599 with health reading material and testimonials on Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It notes the product's half century of popularity and a 1999 issue printed in nine languages. Free copies available from druggists and country dealers.
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Hostetter
Hostetter Company
Pittsburg
Ammmediate
Sats
Post Office Unclaimed Letters at Moline Rock Isl Ilinots
List of letters remaining unclaimed in the post office at Moline Rock Island county Illinois for the week ending December 29. Names include W. W. Cruzen John R. Casper Mrs Elizabeth Harson Mrs Sarah McCartney Mrs Dash Nordstrom J. M. Olson John Oberg D Sheer William Stringer Frederick K Williams Miss M Heirsay. Prompt callers should state advertiser and list date. GEO H McKINLEY P M.
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Moline
Rock Island County
Ilinots
Dee
Crrsen
W. W. Casper
John R. Davis
Elizabeth Harson
Sarah McCartney
Dash
Nordstrom
J. M. Olson
John Oberg
Free Winter Reading For Farmers Out East
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway distributes the pamphlet The Sunshine State and other publications to farmers in the eastern states. Immigation agent H. F. Hunter in Chicago receives these materials free of charge to entertain and inform those seeking new homes in the western fertile regions during winter evenings. No charge. address room 665 Old Colony Building, Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
H. F. Hunter
South Dakota
Old Colony Building
Sunshine State
Holiday Rates on Great Rock Island Route
Holiday rates on the Great Rock Island route for December 24 25 26 31 1898 and January 1 2 1899 discounted tickets valid for return through January 4 1899. Enquire of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway agent. John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
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Great Rock Island
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Joiln ‘Sebastian
Chicago
Union Protective Aid Association forms in Moline gains 469 members
The Union Protective Aid Association reported one year of operation in Moline with 469 bonafide members, 25 beneficiaries receiving 471,380 in benefits, receipts of 408.20 and expenses of 810,060.00. Officers elected included Johan Norton president and Thomas McCarthy treasurer amid a contested secretary race.
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Moline
Union Protective Aid Association
Turner Hall
J.B. Magall
Dro
Jd. W. Morgan
Othe Association
Messes Carlson
McCarthy
Johan’ Norton
Chuurh
Carlsen
MO Mage
Thomas Mccarthy
MO Hartfel
Gost Nosdahld
Dy Lewis
CD Carlsen
Thoms McCarthy
Joh
Chas Rest
Bimes Vargell
Dotin Carey
Treattent
Do Webb
Moaselb
Oitee Lefoarehand
Webb
Cleetran
Muscatine North and South railroad to open January 20 1899
Printed notice states Muscatine North and South railroad will complete construction and open for traffic January 20 1899 with interchanges at Elrick Junction Iowa Central connection. Stations include Muscatine Fruitland Grand View Wapello and Elrick Junction. Headquarters at Muscatine with officers Stewart Jr president and general manager Henrys Livis vice president Jayne secretary and treasurer Darley general freight and passenger agent and auditor Lindnen general agent.
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Muscatine North
Remarkable diabetes cure hailed by Lake Town supervisor
J T Dara of 227 Howell Street Milwaukee reports a fifty year struggle with diabetes ending after using Dodd’s Kidney Pills. The ad touts kidney pills as a universal remedy curing diabetes Bright’s disease dropsy rheumatism backache female troubles and other kidney disorder ailments. Sold by druggists 50 cents per box or two fifty by mail from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
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Milwaukee
Bee
J.T. Dara
Howell Street
Lake
Dodd
Dodds
Bright
Addres Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Tour of All Mexico in deluxe Pullman train
A special vestibuled Pullman tour begins January 24 from Chicago covering thirty seven days with open top observation car. All expenses paid including rail fare sleeping car meals hotels and guides. Limited party led by American Tourist Association under Beau Campbell. For details contact ticket agents of Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway.
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Chiliside
Chicago
Railwa
American Tourist Associatio
Beau Campbell
Mgr
Marquette Bldg
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Senator Morrill Dies at 88 Father of the Senate
Washington Dec 28 Justin Smith Morrill long prominent Vermont senator known as The Father of the Senate died at 1 20 am in his 89th year after a brief illness of grip and pneumonia. He was surrounded by family and friends, with public services likely in the senate chamber. Morrill's career included tariff champion and author of the Morrill tariff bill, serving in the House 1855 67 and in the Senate from 1868 onward. He was celebrated for conscientious public life and plain manner.
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Washington
Justin Mith Morrill
United States
Vermont
Louise Swan
James
Benjamin Durfee
Canpitel
Coronel S. E. Chamberlain
Morrillator Proctor
Rogan
Ako
McKinley
Alison
Cullom
Chandler
Proctor
Hitt
Senate Chamber
Morrill
Rock Creek Cemetery
Strafford, VI
Justin Smith Morrill
Senate
Merrill
Strafford
Orange County
Portland
Messrs. Fox
West Indies
Tropics
New York
Boston
House of Representatives
House
United States Senate
Edmunds
Nathaniel Macon
Congress
Thomas Circle
W. T. Sampson
London Times
Don Carlos
England
Treasury
Vanderlip
Tampa
Isabel Mallon
Bob
Ruth Ashmore
Grand Jury Probes Chicago Bribery Case Involving City Council
The grand jury in Chicago has begun an inquiry into bribery in city affairs. The entire city council is ordered to appear, with subpoenas issued for nine aldermen and two ex-members. Investigators will focus on the fifty year street car license ordinance and other public matters.
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Grand Jury
Chicago
Western Commercial Travelers Meet In Session In St Louis
The twentieth annual meeting of the Western Commercial Travelers association opens in St Louis with numerous delegates present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
The
Western Commercial Travelers’ Association
Lost bracelet and book sale notices in Davenport area
A silver filigree bracelet lost on the south side of 12th Ave between 14th and 15th Sts or near 5th Ave. finder to leave at the office for a liberal reward. Also advertised a new book Fate Voyage on Sea and Land by Falton of 70 years diary, $1.75 cloth, $2 leather, available at Clendenin's and Fulton Davenport IA. Architects sought plans for opera house and office building 50 by 150 feet. inquiries to Wood & Peek.
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12Th Ave
Falton
Clendenin’s
Moline
ALC
Fulton
Davenport
Iowa
Wood & Peek
Postoffice
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Servanta
Africa
Pearson’s Weekly
Hoga
Milwaukee Grain
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Minathy
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Wisconsin
Boodle Hunt
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Rock Island
J. W. Good
Deere & Mansur Co
H. W. Cooper
Gth Ave
Gustus School
J. E. Gustus
H. M. Reynolds
16Th St
John Kiel
6Th Ave
First Naational Bank
John S. Gilmore
Moline Water Power Company
Moline Building, Savings and Loan Association
Moline Art Gallery
PC. Simmon
J. W. Warr
People’s Savings Bank of
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