Dictator Stoves Drive New Moline Company Expansion
The Moline Stove Company, formed in August with EB Beers as President and J Netrish as Treasurer, plans wider production of the Dictator stove and Island Queen cooking stove. The works will expand in spring with warehousing, new offices, and added capacity. current output includes seventy-five Dictators per month and a new line of thimble sherns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Stove Company
EB. Beers
Deeves
J Netrish
Towa
Nebraska
Bug cMurten
Wall
Comitos Samianer
Este
Adie
Cote Asatig
Uate
Mhamgteh
Organ proprietor promotes pianos and organs in town
Mollie Reed Organ and Peter Cobb run Maine Reed Organ and advertise low prices for organs. The business, led by Colseth, plans a strong year with gradual introductions and endorsements from musicians. Colseth is described as a hardworking, deserving dealer with steady trade prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cobb
Maine
Melina
Rosa
Vic Colseth
Mm Itheir
Mr Colseth
Hidatoon Bros Moline Jump Works Expands
Hidatoon Bros Moline Jump Works plans to double production after upgrading its factory with two flooring machines a slotting machine lathes and a scroll saw along with a painting department on the second floor. New agencies opened in the North and South and employment is rising as of last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline Jump Works
Palthy
George HE iI
Moline Horse Shoeing Shop Sees Growing Demand
Mr N XR Zeigler proprietor on Lynde Street reports strong business at the Moline Horse Shoeing Shop. Open since 1870, annual receipts rise, with two forges in operation and occasional extra help. The shop draws customers from the county and Rock Island County, reflecting Zeigler’s long-standing local ties and skilled trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeigler
Moline
von Lynde Street
Hostine
Zeidler
Geet
Feink Kerns
Brass Foundry Business Opens in West End
The Brass Foundry run by Mr Win Benson and Meelel McKi established a new wood powered facility in the west end. The enterprise features pattern work and up to date protteries for heat material processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Benson
Meelel McKi
Bruak
Cmt
Jan Laple
Fire at Library House Near Muuscatine Burns Down
A dwelling and burn caused by an incendiary destroyed the library area near Muuscatine. The animals were saved but household goods were destroyed. Joys valued at R180, partially insured. Mr Roavene OMrtH, Century publisher, donated a large Christmas gift and distributed 916,000 in Century stock to leaders of his literary and business circle.
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Library
Muuscatine
Lown
Roavene Omrth
Reid sues Rock Islander editor for damages over alleged false articles
DH Reid through attorney WH Gest files suit in circuit clerk Harson's office against Thanforth editor and publisher of the Rock Islander. The action claims publications impair Reid's administration and county affairs, seeking unspecified redress and personal damages. Reported plan to also sue the Union for 10000 dollars.
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DH Reid
WH Gest
Harson
Enforge 0
Thanforth
Publisaher
The
Rock Islander
Lous
Mr Reid
Reid
Silane
Weather-driven demand for a hard freeze crops up
The note argues for a severe frost to kill insect eggs and protect fruit and grain crops next summer. It acknowledges some eggs will survive in protected spots like old logs bark and soil but calls for enough cold to reduce pests by about three quarters. Merchants foresee winter sales. Farmers seek market haul. Youth want skating.
Announcement of Free Public Notices and Paid Obituaries
The notice requests voluntary submissions of obituaries and obituary poems but states extended obituaries will be paid for in future. It mentions the paper aims to publish freely printed notices yet will charge five cents per line for longer obituaries or poems to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apor
Coureson
St TiSean & Coo
Portland
Maine
Springfield Planks Authority on City Ordinance
State Superintendent states no municipal power to enact the ordinance. He cites opinions from school men at the Springfield Convention and the State Board of Health, supported by circulars issued to guide actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganette
Mack
Cjty
Springfeld
State Board of Health
Social entertainment of the Buelpis society in Joslin
The Buelpis literary society held a Thursday event at Mr. and Mrs. Ed Joslin’s home drawing large crowds from Joslin HMsdale Osborn Barstow Moline Rock Island Davenport Geneseo and Chicago. Despite a storm over thirty double teams and nearly two hundred guests attended with music tableaux and toasts ending with dancing until daylight.
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Buelpis
Buelpis Literary Society
Ed. Joslin
Joslin
Hmlsdale
Osborn
Barstow
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Geneseo
Chicago
Ed Joslin
Rop Rooster
Monza Dunbar
Fred Osborn
HL Brown
Chieazo AM Beal
Erwin
J Osborne
Andys Forte
Ute Sesaon
Chitle
Swinderler
Handass
Berton
Treet
Tana
Deome Kane
Mollie Mehieury
Edwarda Brothere
Tod Cooper Mareh
The
Amazons
Clara Death
Kakay
Mike
Mary Sekaay
Chance Headetwan
Mrry Soarle
Pniute
Popesy Dabteau
Vabel
Doatin
Lara
Jealle Hannah
Fannie Sett Witter Caudahity
Mera Sthegoynerel
Lens Kane
Mra
Alte Bite
Mary Scart
Binos Crompton
Wattle Henderson
Mollie Mcknary
Callé
Callé Reoard
Fanny Snell Shetty
Nelle Edwards
Vielaing
J H Brown
Mira Kestenmaker
Haber
Jares
Lubleau
Euelpian
Co. Feaster
Review-Disratcn
Outcry over D Q Reid salary dispute in Rock Island County
A long letter set argues that D Q Reid faced a historic attack on his character and finances as Rock Island County treasurer from 1871. The piece traces constitutional salary rules, board actions, and a 1870 1872 saga of settlements and court opinions, praising Reid as a hard working stove and tin dealer in Moline with extensive business interests.
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D. Q. Reid
Reid
Anaist
Mir Reid
Finance Committee
Hin
Finsore
Board of Superisor
Uek
Reol
Wenton
Board
Atdnpervanes
Mie
Read
BNCK
Changetes
Supreme Bench
Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
Reed
Puy
Rock Island County
Rock Island
Moline
Lyons, Iowanice Works
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Hidatoon Bros
Moline Horse Shoeing Shop
Brass Foundry
Cue Norns Review- Dispatch
PTO Honey
Milwaukee
Gottlieb Engel
Engel
Louis
Ge Shop
Wc. Lyle
Arotham
Lynn, Mass
Baller
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia BE
Pinkman
Western Avenue
Lynn
Mass
Lydla E Pinkham
GEO
Volce
United
Farron
Kenworthy Beargyley
Fai
Sr Fc
Marshall
United States
Canada
Coba Br Giant
France
Ettowa
Selpnes
St Park Row
New York
J. E. Phillips & CO
Geveonwieh Street
N.Y
Geneva Produce Commission
Wit
Everett Stag
Addroe
Gleabon & CO
Summer Street
Boston
Maan
Trux & Co
Augusta
Karachi
Kigrey
Ysicians
Son &Co
Solo Props
Uffale
Mead
Nottle
T H Thomas
St. Rock Island
Morris
Fo H. HaLare
Moline Wagon Co
Ey Manufacturers
Illinois
Freight
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