Paper Talk on Papyrus and Printing History
The article recounts a spirited discussion at a meeting of NIX about the origins of writing and papermaking, tracing early materials, the papyrus process, and the evolution toward the printing press. It notes the influence of paper on civilization, references to Egypt, New York Central Park exhibits, and future forecasts for paper’s role in industry and daily life. Delegates from Quin ging, Hampton, Port Byron, and others plan a trip to a convention of the UT W group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Wheelock
Nix
Papir
Pati
Egypt
Central Park
New York City
Monere
Hank
Chine Press
Hwest
Quing
A. C. UT
W. G. Morris
Jos Ng
James Telshow
Schiller
Reid
Ed Kittleson
Pany
Hampton
Port Byron
Kertown
Island
Delirium Tremens and a Burglar Pair News
Delirium Tremens follows long drink abuse and can lead to violent delirium with fatal risk. The piece describes the brain disorder, its triggers, and the need for sleep. A separate report recounts two LeClaire youths who burglarized a store and confessed, facing prison.
Knowles and Mal cola nuptials join in draft of gifts
Leverett A Knowles and Millie Malcola are wed at Soo dock Thursday evening. Mrs Knowles, daughter of Robert Malcoli, a skilled mechanic, and families presented a list of gifts including silverware, glassware, a majolica pitcher, and various keepsakes from relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverett
Knowles
Millie Malcola
Soo Dock
Robert Malcoli
Res Morgan
Madsen
Mr Knowles
Coy Othi
Mars
Famine
Ella
Earnest Malcolm
Schader Knowles
Carnie Olson
Colsen
Cena Ferris
Ed Malgolm
H.C Farnum
Farnum
Mary
Fannie Knowles
Ella Knowles
R Malcolm
Kate Kel Rey
Irish Americans rally for Ireland aid and Grand Lodge scene
The paper notes Irish American fundraising for Ireland with strong sentiment and describes the Grand Lodge of Illinois A.O. W. session at the Quincy Opera House on February 7 1882 with speakers addresses music and hotel rates for attendees. It mentions steamers plying St Louis to St Paul and ships undergoing overhaul and expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Green Isle
Beautiful Isle
Christendom
Ireland
England
Grand Lodge of Illinois
Opera House
Quincy
Illinois
E H
Turner Music
Eighth Regiment
J. F Stout
Bonney
Arion Quartette
Heitz, Burrows, Harvey and
Rhein
W G Ewing
E Mer
Bee
Grand Lodge
Charley Waite mystery solved by a girl discovery
In Montezuma on February 1 1882 Charley Waite a boss moulder at the Corn Planter shops learned the identity of a girl he had found out about. He initially wished for a boy but changed his mind instantly upon seeing her proving a girl is nicer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeClaire
Henry Robinson
Janes Munroe
Merv Hendley
Headles
Robinson
Won Larimer
Scott County
Larimer
California
Hin
Charley Waite
Charley
Delegates to Grand Lodge travel and smallpox fears in Moline
The piece notes delegates at Quincy start from Moline by train to attend the Grand Lodge gathering, with roundtrip fare and travel links via Bovhwell. It mentions widespread smallpox vaccination absences, fear of illness, and local health efforts, including Dr Dunn distributing funds to the sick. The report also covers local business openings, a new ice slide, a Carnival invite in New Orleans, and family obituaries and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowlby
Chicago
Congregational Church
Moline
Kimball
Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of
Quincy
Bovhwell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Delirium
Erastus Johnson
Morgan
Johnson
Nainy
Syskeun
Cootseobcond
Ustase
Tux
Pro Patria
Aou
Commodore Davidson
St. Louis
St. Paul
Louis
Madison
Ind
LaCreme
American Express
Hyde
Deere & Co
Dreratcu
Montezuma Town
Wm. Edwards
Perkins
Rock Island
Montana Territory
Slade
Southwell
Chitage
Dixon
Galva
Normal Springfild
Ailingham
Carbondale
Carse
Tuer
Medellim South Moline
Tuk
Court House
Jo Collins
Parnuch Munash
Wells Street
Dunn
Board of Health
Esq Grover
Lars V Viborb
Felicily
Augusta Anderson
Mra J M Graspell
Daven
Port
Samuel Little
The
Peter Schlecter
Rodman Avenue
Bass Street
Hype
W T Constant
Pana
Evra Pitts
Europe
Maxfield
Main Street
Dinock & Gould's
Dixon, Ill
Samuel Fargo
New Orleans
Cable
Giles Hudson
Jances Moonix
Moline Pump Co
WM. Benson
Brass Foundry
Hunter & Lee
Carpenters and Joiners
Lynde Street
Hadden's Drug Store
Upp
P. Freight Lepot
W. Hadden
Dawego
Moller’s
Aste
Armell
D. W H Schieffelin& Gotse
N.Y
Dr. Frazier
Frazier
Frazer
Zane
M MA Otin
Cleveland
Clendenen
Asteners
Ogee
Bhipper
Cass
Farmer's
Batobeider'n Egg Teater
Savento
Imany Times
J. H. Batchelder
Honth Water Street
Conta
S. Bryant
Stewart
E, H, Hazen, M, D
Forrest
Cor
Brad
Davenport
Iowa
Tol WA
Lla. m
West Davenport
Edwin B. Knox
City Undertaker
Rodman Ave
U. S. Clothing
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