City District Plan Seeks Five Wards And Ten Aldermen
The city plans re districting after the census showing 7802 residents. A new fifth ward would be created from Lincoln Avenue south to the city line, balancing populations around 1600 per ward and moving Alderman Wood to the fifth ward. Other schemes involve a city wide redraw, but the proposed plan minimizes changes to voting places. Frank Guinseau, collector, notes tax hours and location.
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Cesus
Lincoln Avenue
Tird
Sery
Alderman Wood
Turd
Wood
Barth
Solemenway
Ster
Anomalous school district lines spark debate in Moline
Voters discuss bonds for a Second ward school and the messy city township and district boundaries. The piece notes the need to align district lines with city limits, compares to Rock Island, and foresees annexation for benefits. It also reports on cattle shipments to Joslin and a new Land League branch formed in Moline with about fifty members.
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Lincoln Avene
Rock Thland
East Moline
Moline
The
Land League
oMer T F. Cary
Rock Island Land League
Delegaton
Jonathan Huntoon
William Halley
S D Hasbrook
péTand
Land Leaguers
Ireland
America
League
Chas Hepburn
Cctary
J. P Soderstrom
Jusathan Huntoon
Recess in the Public Schools Plan Restores Fifteen Minute Break
The district will restore a fifteen minute recess during warm months starting March first. The five minute plan previously allowed three five minute recesses per session with most pupils excused. now all pupils briefly leave or socialize indoors under teacher supervision, improving ventilation and reducing exposure to cold weather and moral concerns.
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Sesson
Nothing on Earth So Good for Rheumatism
A Worcester reader reports severe leg rheumatism last winter kept him from work. After using St Jacobs Oil he felt renewed after the first bottle and fully cured after the second, claiming nothing else worked like the product.
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Henry Kaschop
Geof Miller
Main Street
Cis
St Jacobs
Free trial bottles of Kings New Discovery offered
An advertisement promotes Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs colds asthma and bronchitis with trial bottles free of cost. It claims many cures and urges afflicted readers to try the remedy, sold by Richards Lohrbeck, while also noting upcoming lectures by Prof Proctor at the Congregational church in Moline and possible lectures by Dr Thomas of Chicago and Dr Thies.
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Dr King
Richards & Lohrbeck
Proctor
Congregational Church
Moline
Thomas
Chicago
Fee for dog loan item draws hefty costs in period
The text notes a high charge for a dog loan item with many interested, quoting a $3.00 visit schedule that would tax a bedridden man at $1,000 yearly for medical care. It mentions a single bottle of Hoppitters could save the cost and illness over the year.
Old Settlers Reunion in Rock Island County
The annual Old Settlers gathering at Armory Hall Rock Island featured a supper at Turner Hall with Rev Van Osdel as chaplain. President Belcher passed the cane to successor Chas Jaflin and toasts followed, with a death toll read listing many names and ages.
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Rock Island County
Armory Hall
Rock Island
Gregg
Armory
Turner Hall
Herbert Rev. VY. van Osdel
Baptist Church
N. Belcher
Chas Jaflin
Becher
Timothy Babcock
Massachusetts
Harrison Boggess
Kentucky
Parmelha Frizzell
Ohio
Gabel Bullman
Pennsylvania
John Kistler
Penneylvania
Ehban
Richmond
Rock
Duerelia Criswell
Indiana
Julia Bellows
Varginia
Lucinda Cameron
David Jo Lfoyd
New York
Addison
Phillio
Connecticut
Deerao
Flora M Taylor
Armory Building
Dobbins Electric Soap Makes White Soap From Suds
Instructions claim five bars of Dobbins Electric Soap boiled in water then mixed with cold water to form soap suds that, after 24 hours, yield forty to fifty pounds of white soft soap costing under a cent per pound. The ad promises superior quality versus adulterated compounds and directs purchase via Cragin & Co Chicago.
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Dobbins
All Grocers
Cragin & Co
General Chicago
Dearborn Street
Chicago
Rock Island Deaths Rise. Probate Granted for Yate Will
Six deaths reported in Rock Island last week, two more on Saturday. Thomas Yate's will admitted to probate with Jacob Riley as administrator. Lt bequeaths homestead to wife and splits personal estate among four children. Health board requires burial permits by clerk for all city deaths. A girl named Baird injured after a collision while sledding on Twenty seventh Street. cow involved. Ler Lespy noted among Democratic reformers resigning from office. City Council did not discuss water works at recent meeting. A proverb on riches cites economy. Local ad promotes Electric Bitters for health, 50 cents.
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Rock Island
Thomas Yate
Jacob Riley
Board of Health
Baird
Twenty Seventh Street
Lespy
Aldeman
Rock Islasp
Inumors
Gerv
England
Wain
Arthur
Robin Hood
Parnell
France
Nile
Siberia
India
China
Japan
San Francisco
New York
Tino City
Ita Health
Bethysda
Saratage
Swansea
Shinom City
Taylor Ridge
Muscatine
Wm O Smith
Mre. Fisher
Wm Pisher
Paige
Bence
Aritotle
Secratea
Diogenes
Plutarch
Christ
Heaven
Papa
Snowy social notes and farm sale tips in South Moline
The South Moline community editor notes a snowy period with a festive party at neighbor Sloskin's and mentions an upcoming Jersey stock sale at S. M Zergler's on the 28th. Reid is praised for fine bred horses and Pereuns are advised to reroute from Rodman avenue due to road conditions.
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Moline National Bank
Rodman Avenue
Frank Guinseit
Review-Dispatch
Sloskin
P. Raider
S. M Zergler
Reid
Rock River Bottom
Dennis
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Adverts
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chillblains corns and all skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded with price at twenty five cents per box sold by Roe and Sohrbeck.
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Roe & Sohrbeck
Henry
Water Power Wing Dam Extension Nearing Completion
The wing dam extension work is practically finished. About 10,000 yards of rock were delivered by Mr Shallberg. The dam’s length will rise by roughly 1,00 feet, a valuable improvement promising greater utility of the water power in coming seasons.
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Shallberg
California Kidney Tea Praised by Columbus Junction Firm
Colton and Hall of Columbus Junction Iowa endorse California Kidney Tea praising its trial success and customer satisfaction. The remedy sells for 50 cents per package covering a three weeks treatment and is offered postpaid by S B Higley and Co Fairfield Iowa. Available at Wm Clenderin Post Office Drug Store Morris and Co under Keator House or direct mail.
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Messrs
Colton & Hall
Columbus Junction
Iowa
California
S B Higley & Co
Fairfield
Township collectors deposit to county treasurer records
Up to this date township collectors have paid in to the county treasurer the following collections for restoration work. The article notes Parker's Hair Balsam as a popular product claimed to restore youthful color and provide superior cleansing.
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Parker
Deere Exhibit Wins Certificate at International Exposition
Deere and Company received an elegant certificate of award for their plows and cultivators at the International Exposition in Sidney Australia in 187y. Ed Knox will frame the treasure, adding to the manufacturer’s reputation for excellence and enterprise.
Quiet village rocked by schoolyard clash and assault case
A district school incident near Hadstor led to an assault case at law, as teacher Mr McPhail tried to enforce rules and was struck by Supervisor Ballard after a dispute. The altercation drew a crowd, with Ballard challenging the teacher and McPhail pursuing a response on the sidewalk.
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Hadstor
Review- Dispatch
Laat
Bapery Tier Ballard’s
McPhail
Ballard
Squire Smith
MicPhan
Ce Powis
Mr. McPhail
Mr. Ballard
Mr. Mehail
I. C
Health-Giving Well and Muscatine Philosophy Reflected
An 1881 Illinois City reader recounts a travelsog for a healthful artesian well near Shinom City and Muscatine winter talk on science, religion, and mortality. The note blends local clay potteries news with a moving obituary of Mrs. Fisher and a personal meditation on faith amid grief.
Cordova Social News and Local Movements
Dr Boyd of Albany visits Cordova. Will Adams departs Monday for Chicago to join Pullman palace car works as a painter. Wm G Marshall recovers from illness after a Roth Island trip. Sayers Knight and assistant survey county line amid deep snow. Captain Wooders sells home and plans permanent move to LeClaire. Ira Karr John Sexton and Misses Sola Bessie Marshall attend LeClaire visit. dance planned at Johnson's Hall. About 60 Cordova pupils and local youth attend Princeton literary and social evening. they report a splendid time.
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Dr. Boyd
Albany
Will Adams
Chicago
Pullman Palace
Will
Wm. G. Marshall
Roth Island
Sayers Knight
Radge
Mississippi River
Wooders
Jas W. Bailey
LeClaire
Jow
Ira Karr
John Sexton
Sola
Bessie Marshall Wen
Johnson’s Hall
Bleth
Rock Island
Cordbva
Princeton
Puplla
Henrys Carbolic Salve and Patent Remedies Ad
An 19th century newspaper advertisement touts Henrys Carbolic Salve for cuts and skin issues with a money back guarantee. It promotes Dr Green Oxygenated Bitters for digestion and general impurities, Dur nos Catarril Snuff for catarrh, Dr Mott liver pills as cathartic regulators, and Krins nerve restorer claimed to stop fits. Address shows 31 Arch Street Philadelphia.
Markets Report Reflect Spring Break Up and Price Shifts
Market weekly notes show steady supply but weak corn and hay stock as spring break approaches. High potato prices persist while butter and eggs ease. pork and lard expected to return to prior levels after export stoppages. Grain and livestock prices vary with quality, with mixed oats and rye pricing amid uncertain demand.
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Timothy Hay
Chicago
France
Herren Chotoe Creamery
Milwaurel
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South Moline
Pereuns
Rock River
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Board of Road Commissioners and
Uncle Joun
Bucklen’s
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Hampton
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Tingk
Buffalo Prairie
Buffalo Prange
Derrity Sugrire McLain
Drraton
Alonzo
G. S Love
Charles Fabian
Cnes
Frank Schrader
Moline Gas Co
Ern Okerberg
Amana
Gould & Co
Albert Lauder
Jr. Neator
Elizabeth A. Searle
James Searle
Clark N. Searle
Guardian
Wm A Duffield
David Wheeler
Jonas P Hanson
Henry Hoppman
Andalusia
Illinois City
Cordova
Green
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DR. Mott
LYON
Moline Savings Bank
Timofa Gyu
Tiesday
S.ture Y Evantage
Wheelock
Joan Good
John Good
C. F. Itemen
Porter Skinner
A. Bludd Nelson Chester
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