Davenport Leaders Study Davenport to Streator Rail Link
Business men gathered in Davenport to back a new Fargo to Davenport route linking Streator and northwest Dakotas. A survey aimed to cross the Mississippi at eithsburg and extend west via Shoux Falls, with Fos Carl named treasurer for preliminary funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streator
LaSalle County
Tfl
Wea
Eithsburg
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Board of Trade
Davenport
J M Eldridge
Othe
Julius Schutt
Fulton
Bismarck
Daksa
Shouy Chu
Shoux Falls
Fos Carl Cashier
Citizens National Bank
Foascuport
Tipton
Neat
Mrs Hayes Address Praises Presidents and Union Valor
The ladies of Oteiwa compliment VMirs og Presdent Hayes. The speech lauds Generals and Presidents who preserved the nation, praising fortitude and unity. The autograph is offered to honor the country and encourage adherence to its ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oteiwa
Vmirs
Hayes
BoDweil
Hesand
Obie
Oureconmbtre
Gates of Hell
Ubinets
Mets
Pancela
Geran
Dhaene
Lapecda
Ron
New Wagon Factory Rumors Reach Moline Moor
Reports of a new wagon shop near Moline stoke talk of a large plant by Deere company rivals. A $150000 capital plan proposes a Rock Island organization with Brooks addition and a $100000 subscription, aiming to boost both cities and spur housing growth as industry expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eratet
Moline
Erthamen
Deere & Co
Rock
Sland
Frank EH
Weyerluainer & Denkinon Dry Goods
Brooks
Wagner
Uuber
Molin
Moline Wagen Co
Acceas
Fire Breaks Out Among Fissks Catching Fire
A fragment reports a fire incident where a number of fissks caught fire at a location described in partial text. Details on cause, injuries, or response are not provided in the readable portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Recorder's office entry list of transfers and deeds
The record shows multiple 19th century property transfers by administrator and private parties in Cordova and Moline. It cites lots, blocks, and subdivisions with buyers and sellers including Wynkoop, Wendt, Criswell, War ren, and others, with monetary amounts ranging from 1 to 3,000 dollars and various parcel descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Office
J Q. Wynkoop
John Wendt
Brigham’‘s
Cordova
Charles Harrys
John Bodelxon
John
Criswell
Matthew Criswell
Wheelock
Chauncey Warren
Hodges
Moline
Benton Davis
Philina Saunge
Pitts
Gilbert & Pitts
William Bischot
Catherine Stader
Dorothia Basehott
Aely Nels
Elvi S Wibber
Tool Khetenhoff
Lot
West Moline
Thomas Doon
van Doonan
John Beckestram
John Hadden
Brooks
East Rock
Jobo Q Woaikoop
Metzgar
Dor
Ety Data
Drihans
Comlova
Stockwell Te
Dhort & Coreg
Beth
Peter Atine
Robert Ro Paylor
Nathaniel Babber
Daniel Planes Jom
Teloch
Himlind& Cowles Cordova
Daniel Pannen
Sty Nety Dt
Isn
Geo
Mary
Sweeney
Marre
Bersham
Coopdeva
Salo
Clerks
Ehemsen
John Badelsen
Lohoos Criswell
Mathew Criswell
Siaan WoWheelerk
Warren Tett Helses
Letter from Foundlings Home Praises Pansy Band Support
A letter to the President of the Pansy Band from Mrs Shipman matron of Chicago Foundlings Home acknowledges funds sent after a Congregational church fair. The home with eighty one babies relies on voluntary offerings and notes gifts from Moline arrived during a time of need. The letter asks if anyone will adopt a child and praises the concert’s effort though Jackson works hard to make it a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipman
Foundlings
Chicago
Congregational Church
Eal
Misa Jackson
Personal and Literary News Roundup
Jessie Benton Fremont plans a play for John McCullough. Edward Stokes, once linked to Jim Fisk’s slaying, grows wealthy in California and splurges in New York. German poet Bodenstedt issues a new volume with poems inspired by America. Longfellow, ill, issues a circular to explain unanswered letters and denies cancer rumors. Frances Willard tops temperance work, about fifty, eastern birth but western life. Artist William McChase completes a full portrait of President Hayes for Memorial Hall. John Pratt prepared for Kenyon College while at the printer. Memoriam of Tennason and Arthur Hallam noted. Marlborough Library sale features Latin Bible selling for £160. total sales £2,720. Paul Hayne, once wealthy, now poor, lives in a hut near Athlanta Georgia, rhymes in a room wallpapered with pictures.
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Jessie Benton Fremont
John McCullough
Edward 8
Stokes
Jim Fisk
California
New York
Herr Bodenstedt
Mr Longfellow
Ilness
Longfellow
Frances E Willard
Womens Christian
Temperance Uimon
John Pratt
Kenyon College
Loupsville Courier
I Vse7
George D. Prentice
Maud
London
Duke of Marlborough
Sunderland
Ste
Paul Ho Hayne
Athaiita
Jumbled Humor Fragments From Historic Papers Carry Laughs
A collage of whimsical anecdotes from various papers comments on children's jokes about fathers and garlands, a schoolmaster called a donkey driver, Jay Gould's hard life, and Deadwood claim jumper humor. The tone mirrors era humor and local reportage.
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Denver Tribune
Austin
Texas
New York
Jay Gould
Gould
Norristown Herald
Deadwood
San Francisco Post
Jimmy Brown narrates Ghosts and Melon Patch Lesson
A boy named Jimmy Brown recounts pranks and a moral lesson. He tells how he pretends to be a ghost to scare melon thieves and to gain his father’s forgiveness for past missteps. The tale ends with the family praising his clever act and cautionary wry note on his “asphalt walk.”
Unclear incident on a Tennessee train platform
A distorted dialogue describes a Philadelphia traveler appealing to a stranger on a train in Tennessee to check two large trunks without extra charge. The stranger feigns confusion and the exchange ends with uncertain phrases about a Сав contrasting statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phila Selphistic
Tennessee
Hans
Amy
Ron
First Impression of a Californian Brother-in-Law
Mrs. Jones anticipates a stylish visitor from California and prepares a grand welcome. At the depot a portly, unfamiliar man claims to be her brother, exposes as a confidence man, and exposes Jones to a costly misunderstanding before the truth about the uncle’s arrival is realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Jones
Xoon
Itttie
Jono
Californy
Clrove Post and Tribune
County Hospital Plan Grows With Donations Drive
County Hospital Rock Island and Moline Hospital Association push for funds to complete a new county hospital on land donated by P. L. Cable. An appropriation of 14000 is already secured, with a pledge drive aimed at spring opening and future care for acute injuries chronic illnesses and the insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He County Hospital
Rock Island
Moline Hospital Association
P. L. Cable
Rock Iiglund
Moline
de Truesdale
Hopital Associa
County Court
Rock Island County
Tate
Tilmore
Charies Martell
Elizabeth Morall
Dalley
Caab Ie
Real Catate
Altgate
Ruck
Bate
Thingia
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Brill
South
Idas
Luther
Leipsic
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W Wolters
Stuttgart
Minnesota
St. Paul
Ricbard
Pillsbury
Peru
Genegal
Gauderilla
Quincy
Mendota
Leense
Real Batate
Huworous
Sadye
Gutter Yonkers
Cheaygo L'Redacne Pruner
Jimmy
Himecht
Father
Phoen
Patel
Fasself
Bo Thes
Toran
Jimmy Brown
Harper's
Sandwich Islands
Claus Spreckles
Honolulu
Omaha
Hades
Boston Post
Porrek
Charles Edwards
Edward Smith
Burridge
Blackburn
Aldo
William
Nan
Charles Mortell
A. S. Clothing CO
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