Garden Spot of Earth Promises a New California Boom
A 19th century correspondent extols Southern California as a radiant El Dorado with endless summer, rich soils, and booming towns like Los Angeles and National City. He notes real estate swindles, Chinamen doing the work, and scarce manufacturing, urging readers to stay away for now while predicting a brighter era if honest labor and patience prevail.
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Enston Dispatch
Earth
California
Mary
Aly
America
United States
Redder
S&s
Atlantic
Pacific
Paradise
Besven
Seto
Ita
Raya
Los Angeles
Lees Angelia
Bardly
Qatam
Lis Angeles
Providence
San Diego
Calafroia
San Diego Bay
Pacific Ocean
Kosign
Waterways debate on Chicago drainage scheme and Northwest needs
The piece argues for a direct waterway link from the Jakes to the Ruther of Wailers as part of a national defense and commerce plan. It notes sanitary value in allowing lake water into Chicago River while balancing Northwest claims and future administration priorities.
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Chicago
Crawford
Lutavie
St. Leurs
Bell Hoisted Into Tower After Recasting At Pittsburg Foundry
Friday Evening Dispatch notes the Clinical Congregational church bell hoisted into the tower after recasting by A Olton's Sons in Pittsburg. The bell from 3000 pounds of ore and brass was a gift from Anderson & Woods to Moline Congregational For a time it cracked and was shipped back for re casting. The inscription names Anderson & Woods Oliver de Phillipe Mean Levin and Pittsburg manufacturers. The donation came via L H Lord aided by a gentleman who helped with a snowy brew.
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A. Olton
8On & Co
Pittsburg
Moline
Anderson & Woods
Oliver de Phillipe
Levin
Pitsburg
MOLINE OF YORE Dances and Old Fiddles in Early City Life
In Moline’s early days residents enjoyed lively private dances at homes and tiny gatherings. A rudimentary orchestra led by Bob King and Batchelor provided music amid cramped rooms and shared spaces. Neighbors, friends, and local couples created cozy parties with inventive resources and hearty good humor.
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Eprron Disratex
Moline
Tapis
Bob King
Batchelor
Mom of
King
Haguab
Hattie Gould
Soples Povlerson
Maria Hurt
Lizzie Bisa
Laura Dleivin
Dirs
Kate Hut
Mary
Flora Candee
Lizzie Nowere
Mia
T. O. Jones
Mary Jungs
Adaling Hart
Will Candee
Wesley Jones
J. QO. Jones
Orson White
R. K. Swan
Dan Swaeder
Nat Gould
George Cook
George
Dan Jones
Missouri
Wayants Exchange in Moline to Close by Feb 24
The Wayants Exchange of Moline will close its doors by February 24 after seven months of operation. The board cited low patronage with weekly sales averaging 28 dollars and only ten percent from exchange items, despite support for home made goods and crafts.
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Wayants Exchange
Moline
Board of Manasters
Locomotives Collide Near Ophiem Injuring Brakeman
A collision between freight trains No. 11 and No. 1 occurred south of Ophiem Henry county while passing Ophiem at high speed. The division train brakeman George Malatt was badly injured, with a broken leg and severe arm injuries, buried in coal. doctors treated him in Alpha. Conductor Hodge and the other crew escaped serious harm as both engines suffered damage and a partial wreck ensued. The incident raised questions about blame between Hodge and the engineer.
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O. B. & Qi Yester
Ophiem
Henry County
Alpha
Orion
Marsh of
Hodge
Coons
al ‘Pha
Heo
Truesdale
Ruck Island
George Malatt
Rick ‘Tuland
Taland Howse
Hugine
Ophico
Robbery Attempt At Milam Store Ends With Suspect Apprehension
An attempted robbery occurred Saturday afternoon at the Milam dry goods store of G. KR Sydoor. A stranger entered, tried to take money from an unlocked safe while clerks were distracted, but fled aboard a buggy. A pedestrian jury pursued and caught the suspect near Mul Creek. he was jailed in Calabrowe to await examination.
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Milam
Srranger
Petersons March Number Promises Varied Reading
Petersen for March is early at hand with a Venetian Flower Girl steel engraving and opening chapters of A Modern Petruchio. The issue features capital short stories, household economy hints, fashions, detailed illustrations, and pretty worktable designs from Axelson Vilmark.
Incurable Consumptive Finds New Hope in Cure
Mrs H Morris of Newark Ark says she was diagnosed as incurable by friends and physicians until Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. Jesse Middlewaft of Decatur Ill credits it with saving his life after doctors gave up. Sample bottles free at Clyndenin's drug store.
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H Morris
Newark
Ark
Saya
Jesse Middlewaft
Decatur
Bays
Dr. King
Am Nowlin Best of Health
Clyndenin
Drugatore
Great Mistakes About Nerve Health Warned
An old advertisement claims many illnesses stem from nervous weakness and promotes Dr Miles' nerve and brain food. It asserts headaches dizziness sleeplessness and other symptoms arise from brain stomach liver or bowel nerve weakness and offers trial bottles free at Wm Cleadenin's Drug Store.
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Miles
Wm. Cleadenin
Electric Bitters Daily Remedy Claims Wide Cure Range
This advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy praised by users. It claims to cure 41 diseases of the liver and kidneys, remove pimples and skin conditions, purify blood, drive malaria from the system, and treat headaches, constipation, and indigestion with a money back guarantee. Bottles priced 50 cents and 1 dollar at Olendénio's.
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Olendénio’s
Drying Up Le Claire Saloons Signals Town Goes Dry
Saturday’s Didraton reports Abe Valovos of Le Claire saw saloons close after Mayor West Rambo received enforcement notices from Adverpor Larrabee. Capt Rambo and local saloonkeepers agreed to shut down, leaving Le Claire dry and prompting talk Davenport may follow.
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Didraton
Abe Valovos
le Claire
Uffarte
West ‘Rambo
Larrabee
Gus. Masaman
James Henderson
D. A. Davenport
Ben Shipley
Rambo
Gilbert and
Pecatyene
Davenport
Tri City Protestant Denomination Membership Figures
The article presents a table of church memberships by denomination for Davenport Moline and Rock Island, compiled by Rev. G Widnyder secretary of the Tri City Intermunicipal Union. It also covers YMCA membership figures and provides average attendance and heating capacities for the three cities.
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Three Cities
G. Widnyder
Tri-City
Mibipterial Union
Young Men's Christian Association
Davenport
Mysterious Patent Salve Promises Quick Healing
An odd, misspelled ad touts a salve claimed to heal bruises sores and various skin ailments. It guarantees money back if not effective and directs readers to a box for purchase, naming William Aedegis as seller.
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Saleib
Aedegis
Death of Dr Jobostiles Noted by Old Moline Settlers
John Lusk received a letter from Yra Evlis of North Bradley Musa recounting the death of her brother Dr Jobostiles on a date near the 6th. Dr Jobostiles was a well known figure among Old settlers of Moline and Rock Island having lived there for many years. He first came to the area in 1865 and started a carriage factory in Rock Island near the Christy’s cracker factory location. He later took a partner and ran the business for several years before moving west for health reasons. In recent years he lived in Massachusetts with his sister, the family’s sole surviving member.
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William Parker
Canoe Creek Township
Warsaw
Hancock County
Bock Island
Onto
Indiana
Kentucky
Rock Island
Parker
Sho
Rock Island County
Cane Creek Township
J. #. Miller
Keokuk
John Lusk
Yra
California
Massachusetts
Mystery Gentleman Baffles Davenport Saloon Keepers
In Davenport a well dressed stranger drifts through several saloons, orders beer but leaves it untouched, and departs quietly. The public wonders if he is a detective, undercover officer, or simply an investigator of prohibition enforcement and deceit surrounding the glass as a rumor spreads.
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Davenport
Bola
Viaduct Passage Feasibility at Thirteenth Street Crossings
City committee reviews a plan for an underground pedestrian passage at the Thirteenth Street crossing near the railroad depot to improve safety for foot travelers. If drainage and depth prove problematic, a viaduct over the tracks may be pursued as the preferred solution.
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Thirsean Street
Ri 1 & P
Obi Dany
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