Ashdown Elected to Lead Farmers Institute Port Byron
Officers named for the Farmers Institute at Port Byron include President W Ho Ashdown and Vice President W OS McCullough. Prof Clifford Willis of the University of Illinois spoke on soil fertility noting nitrogen phosphorus and potassium as key elements and discussing peat land reclamation and corn profitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Institute
Port Byron
W OS McCullough
Taylor Ridge
George Harris
Edgington
S J Woodburn
Willard Parmenter
Moffit
John Hofer Milan
Clifford Willis
University of Imnos
Rock Island Veteran Butcher Ends Life In Suicide Attempt
Jacob Kroegel a veteran butcher of Rock Island shot himself at his market after financial reverses and heavy drinking. He died in the afternoon after firing a 44 caliber pistol to his head, a piece of skull blown away, the suicide ending a quarter century in business and recent losses in sausage manufacturing and insurance talks.
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Jacob Kroegel
Rock Island
Kroegel
Third Avenue
Bedford Heirs Probate Notice Amid Yorkshire Court Proceedings
A notice from the Yorks court relates to Joshua Bedford and heirs regarding unsettled debts and probate actions. References include Bedford post offices and associated figures, with mentions of Creek post office and California as context. The fragmentary account notes prior expedients and pending claims tied to the Bedford estate.
Pump Cos tivar Secures Rights of Vacuum Heating
Vacuum heating rights secured by Pump Cos tivar to offer turbine components with the Methae Heating and Construction. A sale of vacuum system parts is pursued, with a substantial portion of Eaton pushing the sale of engineered parts. The attachment is to be manufactured at the Moline Pump Co plant.
Rock Island Extends Interurban Survey Aids Construction
A new survey of the northern extension of the interurban line planned by Rock Island Southern is completed and hailed as the best yet. The route runs four miles east of Aledo crossing Pope Creek near Martin and extends north along Greene township into Mercer county, crossing Edwards River. Soundings in the Mississippi at Burlington indicate the line may reach the Hawkeye city, with the Rock Island Construction Co to build the first segment and secure heavy grading equipment from Monmouth bank financing.
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Rock Island Southern
Aledo
Pope Creek
Martin 8
Coal Nine
Greene Township
Mercer County
Edwards River
Reynolds
Rock Island
Mississippi River
Burlington
Hawkeye City
St Louis
Rock Island Construction Co
Monmouth Trust and Savings Bank
Santa Fe
Rankin & Willard
Monmouth Bank
Tri City motorists buy high priced autos for coming season
Moline, Rock Island, Davenport residents purchase luxury cars. Vehe orders a seven seat White Postman style car and a Royal limousine possibly for touring use. Other buyers include Otto Huber, George Sudlow, Marshall, Sata, Mueller, and Haas with prices ranging from four to ten thousand dollars.
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Moline
Moline Rock I Sland
Lavenport
Wo Buck
Davenport
Moliners
Vehe
George Sudlow
Rock Island
Marshall Rock Island
Pierce
Great Arrow Ia
Stuart Harper
Maxwell
M Sata
Maxwells
Frank W Mueller
William Mueller Davenport
J H Haas Davenport
Pierce Davenport
Proportion of Rock Island payroll funds to Silvis area
The State Savings Bank and Trust Co. found that 30730.19 dollars in Rock Island railroad checks were cashed on the two payday days, out of about 100000 dollars monthly paid by the Rock Island system to Silvis East Moline and Moline. This suggests most funds go to Moline, correcting a prior report.
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Rock Island
Moline
State Savings Bank and Trust Co
Silvis
Dallas to Answer to the Grand Jury
William Dallas, East Moline grocer, bound over to the grand jury on a $400 bond for stealing chickens. Identified by Mrs. Pease as her property, twenty-five fowl found in a store he rented. Dallas says he bought them from small boys. magistrate orders grand jury investigation.
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William Dallas
East Moline
Hoes
Peter R. Ingelson
Walter G Baker
Marshal Anderson
Dallas Place
William
Mike Dallas
James Pease
Sandridge
Dallas
Grand Jury
Death of Ben Butterworth Ends Long Illness in Washington
Ben Butterworth died at 35 30 am in the Wyoming apartment building after weeks of illness. He was born in Cincinnati and lived much of his life in Washington with summers in Moline. Son of former Ohio congressman Benjamin Butterworth, he was beloved for his cheerful nature and endured spinal curvature since childhood. He leaves his mother Mrs Mary Butterworth, brothers William and Frank, and sister Mrs George Hazeltine.
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Washington D C
Ben Butterworth
Wyoming
Mary Butterworth
William
Moline
Frank
Butterworth
New
George Hazeltine
San Raphael
Cal
Sinnati
Washington
Benjamin Butterworth
Ohio
Farewell Party For Mr and Mrs Lind In Moline
In Wisconsin bound farming venture Mr and Mrs Victor Lind received gifts from 154 Vikings and Good Templars at 737 Third Street. A $60 Best Ever sulky plow and a purse of money were among presents. attendees enjoyed supper, games, and warm wishes for the couple’s new life.
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Victor Lind
Wisconsin
Vikings and
Good Templars
Third Street
Vikings
Lind
Rock Island County Humane Society Formed Officials Elected
Final arrangements for the incorporation of the Rock Island County Humane Society were made at a meeting at Rock Island city hall. A nine member board will govern, with three directors elected each year for three year terms. Innagural officers include William Jackson and J W Stewart among others. Members pay one dollar for a badge and to join. Sheriff Ed Kittiisen announces jail visiting hours on Mondays and Fridays.
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Rock Island
William Jackson
J W Stewart
Marton Humpt
Belle Jones
Alice Wagstaff
M A Hollings
Edna Burkhart
Joseph de Silva
G C Wenger
Ed. Kittiisen
Momingy Sud Sridgyar
Scandinavian Pioneer Leaders Outlined for Swedish Banquet
State Senator A J Anderson of Rockford is elected costmaster for the Swedish American League banquet in Rockford on March 9 at Svea hall and Hotel Nelson. Rev P Bjo strom will give the invocation, with speakers including Judge A H Frost, Rev C A Wendell, Gov Charles De heen, Hon Charles Fuller, Hon J Adam Bede, Hon Frank O Lowden, and Harry Olson.
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A J Anderson
Rockford
League of
Knots
A H Frost
C A. Wendell
Illinois
Charles Deheen
Charles Fuller
Ilinois
J Adam Bede
Minnesota
Frank O Lowden
Ge Harry Olson
Bede
Twenty three Muel ler Lumber banquet yields bowling win
Twenty three employees of the Muel ler Lumber Co from Davenport and other cities attended the annual banquet at the outing club. The event ended with the retail force defeating the wholesale team in bowling to claim a three year championship after a two year tie. Menu cards doubled as souvenirs printed on Idaho pine boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller Lumber Co
Davenport
Idaho
Hennepin Canal Engineer Killed at Bureau Junction
Rock Island government engineer corps report the death of 8 L Bayless assistant engineer on Hennepin canal. He was killed at Bureau Junction when stepping from one train and struck by another. Bayless aged about 65 native of Georgia lived at Bureau Junction with his family.
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Rock Island
L. Bayless
Hennepin Canal
Bureau Junction
Bayliss
Georgia
Party Frowns On Non-Partisan Idea
A regulation adopted by Rock Island Republican city committees urges Republicans to avoid signatures for independent candidates or non Republican organizations. The move aims to deter unwitting pledges as voters face primaries March 9. City convention is set for March 12 following state law representation rules.
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Rock Island
Republic Gang
Allen Head Retires From R J Plow Co
Allen H Head resigns as superintendent of Rock Island Plow Co effective Friday. A B Frenier succeeds in patent department, vacancy awaiting filled. Head served with the company for seventeen years, starting in depot and rising to superintendent in 1900. He has not decided future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen H. Head
Rock Inland Plow Co
Head
A. B. Frenier
Patent Department
Mr Frenier
Rock Island Plow Co
Radical Shift in Farming at Port Byron Institute Prize Winners Named
The Farmers Institute in Port Byron honored two boys, Henry Buckley and Francis Millman, with prizes funded by People's Savings Bank for best yellow corn samples aged 15 to 20. The bank will cover travel to the University of Illinois winter agricultural term. The event highlighted a move toward chemical soil treatment and precise farming methods, likened to industrial business practices.
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Farmers’ Institute
Port Byron
People’s Savings Bank and Trust Co
University of Ilinois
Henry D. Buckley
Patrick Buckley
Francis Millman
Frank Millman
Cordova
Rock Island
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W L Velie
Buck
Otto Huber
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Good Templar
Humane Society For County
Gongreseman
Swedish Republican League
Anderson
Rogers Bros
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Rogers
Terra Nera Yer CO
Republican City
Citizens’ Movement
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Ereee Vee
Se Wee Tee
Allen Head
R. J. Plow CO
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University of 1Mnots
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