Moline and beyond report local incidents and changes
The Moline area notes claim a White Caps threat near Dim Eck, Gould and Co mill men patrol the site while Peterson retires from J H C Peterson & Sons. Police search Delaw are county for a suspect. City finances show January receipts 2428.85 and outlays 5148.19 with balance 5634.85. Reports cover local entertainments, a Galena lead find near Mesticello Iowa, a child elbow injury, and factory accidents. Also updates on city officials, real estate moves, and plans to sell Moline waterworks by April election.
Poultry Terms and Anatomy for Beginners
The article clarifies common poultry terms such as cock and cockerel, chick and chicken, clutch, breed, brood, broodiness, strain, and pullet. It notes proper ages and usage, then presents a labeled diagram of fowl parts and a brief, practical guide to corn fodder for sheep with feeding method and rack setup.
The Changing Fortune of the Years
The fragment describes shifts in continental fortunes and agriculture with mentions of vine growing and viticulture. It references Hamoe Eng and Oxecra but the text is garbled, offering only hints of historical economic or agricultural change and moving away from a clear narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Lane
Uragen
Iierce
Ying Land
Time’s Return, A Fragment on Time and Loss
Poem-like meditation by David A. Curtis in Onceim Week. Time crumbles borders and erodes youth’s gardens as sea and sun burst through memory. The piece laments change, progress, and the relentless pull of time on land and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benn Nore
David A. Cutis
Vernet's Dark Kiss Mystery on Paris Rail Car
The Paris Letter recounts Horace Vernet traveling from Versailles to Paris when two women in his compartment whisper and glare. After a brief kiss in the dark, the painter departs and muses on which of the two women kissed him, while readers note the eerie scene as the crowd ponders the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Vernet
Versailles
Paris
St. Cloud
Vernet
Faris
Oysters Cook On State Street Car Incident
A man rode a southbound State street car with a quart of oysters. The oyster steam and heat built up under a seat as a coal fire burned, producing a cooking odor. The owner did not realize what happened until reaching home, where his raw oysters were ruined and became a dry stew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth’s Place
State Street
Chicago Herald
A Moral on Gentility in a Crowded Street Car
In a packed street car a well dressed fop and a tired workingman share a bench. A bystander notes the fop offers his seat to a woman, while the worker remains standing. The tale argues true gentility may lie in conduct rather than appearance, praising the worker’s restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Express
Fragmentary reminiscences and a faded guest book memory
The fragment describes a cluttered guest book theme and the fading habit of recording visitors, with reminiscences of past events and photographs among the last memories. References to Pha, Cadet, and aging memory reflect a nostalgia for years and a longing to capture voices of those who are gone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Voit Cadet
lobe-Democrat
Ambassadors, Napoleons Plans Cited in London Letter
A fragmentary letter from London references Count Walens as ambassador and mentions a prior note about Napoleon. It notes potential actions near Calais and Dover and hints at high-level discussions among peers. The text is incomplete and garbled in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee de Kenting
Pi de Te
London
Count Walens
Napoleon
Calais
Dover
Gospel Lesson on Mark Five Demoniac and Healing
A sermon reflects on Mark chapters 5 virtues of faith over fear and Jesus power to calm storms. It details the Gadara demoniac scene two possession cases and the liberated man who follows Jesus while demons beg not to be sent into the abyss.
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Mark
Sea of Galilee
Christ
Gadarenes
Gadara
Tiberias
Vespasian
Gadargi
Ark
Luke
Jesus
Jude
Babylon
Lukevin
Joe
Devil
Jesup
Lukovil
Iman
Cape Circuit Court Telegraphed Settlement in Merchants Case
In a circuit court session the Western Union Telegraph Company and the Merchants' Electric Light Company settled their dispute with the telegraph company paying all costs for both sides. Attorneys received $3800 each. The case grew from an injunction lawsuit previously ruled in the city in Chicago courts years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Turmer
Lansing
Glant
Appidee
Smith
Meline
Western Union Telegraph Co
Merchant’s
Western Union Telegraph Company
Merchants’ Electric Light Company
Sun
Telegraph Company
Destruction of Adams Shoe Factory in Burlington
The Adams shoe factory in Burlington was completely ruined in a Sunday fire causing a total loss estimated at 150000 dollars. The article urges local merchants who patronized the factory to contact Adams for a potential rebuild in Molixze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Burlington
Molixze
Probate Court Reports and Opera House Lighting Complaints
The probate docket lists hearings and orders including Joanna Schaible insanity verdict and commitment, real estate sale continuance for James B Mahkaffy, and estates of Wainwright Herwig Kington Richards Petersen with notices and guardianship actions. A city-wide complaint about opera house lighting laments dim light hindering ad reading and audience comfort, while Milan depot was burglarized overnight with cash stolen from a drawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanna Schaible
Jacksonville
James B Mahkaffy
Lease Wainwright
Henrichts Herwig
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Okerberg
Tryp
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Iowa
Sunddy
Angant
Henry
Fred Cenglemans
Lyon
Restill
Charles
Marahal Kittilsen
Associated Charities
Wagner's
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Sal
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Ware
Alexander Wistrap
Deere
Johnie Kanpon
Briar Bluff
Mr. Blethen
Mina Iee
A. W. Perry
Charles Stremberg
Thirteenth Street
Seventh Avenue
AS. Wright
Jacob Fromm
H. W. Plambeck & Co
Old Place
Third Avenue
Plambeck
Weedman Echo
P. L. McKinnic
J WY. Roet
Mr McKinnagie
H M. Kennedy
Michael Martzell
Col
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Asion Street Railway
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California
Rock Island
New York Graphic
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B. Elkins
Republic
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Stewart Avening
Dru Ck
Nowtmal Axio
Baby
Geo Cotey
Merrill
Wis
Portxk Crere and Chemilal Co
PIM
Curicona
Stephen Powers
Epondepace
Abe
Ada
Dow
Los Angeles
Ibune
England
Eras Oe Ei Eon
Demontac
D. M. Stearns
Rock Island & Peoria
Milan
Wi Lonshoo
James Shaw
Timothy
Etanes Eoee
Turkeys
Fosand
Dabaneen
Wemeecese
Sanzens Sree
Hood
Mary
Enita
Carlile
Nauright
Dr. Bell
Louie
Vai
Eden
Svafi
Rowkeli
Buren
Spruce
York
Ahferson
Edeal Co
Richmond
Novelty Co
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Ceusboro
Murfree Tenn
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Abington,Pa
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WM E. Sible Oxarg
Paua, Il
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Dipea
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Dana
GRO
REESE
Dana, Green Co. Lows
McDonald & Prucdfqot
Pierre
Dakota
H.W. Fuster & C
Geneva
N.Y
Wal
Beager
Patent India
WEY
Walnugg St. Des Muibes Lowa
THE
ART Toilet CO
Art Toilet
West Léth St
New York
Arkansas Riley
Wichit
Kamsas
Pecs
Nashville
Bartaio Co
Ssouri
Missouri
Johb & Loan
Louis
Inc
P. O
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