Land settlers sought in South Africa irrigation aims
English government urges settlers to develop Natal Transvaal farms with irrigated land. Projects include a 10 foot by 1 mile dam in Carmarnon district and 19 square miles of flooded area. Prospective settlers must be 18 or older, with farming knowledge, and pay for land in installments.
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Ladysmith
Natal
South Africa
Carmarnon
Inspector of
Brawney
Emereld Isle
Gilbert
Transvaal
Europe
America
Pretoria
Natal Land and Colonization Co
ChildrenLike Scott's Emulsion Hidden From Kids
A mother writes that she must lock Scott's Emulsion away because her children drink it whenever she turns away. She notes children like it and it makes them feel comfortable and fat, explaining why they seek it out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Exemption on Cotton Tax Bill In House
In Little Rock Arkansas a bill was introduced in the general assembly to exempt cotton held by farmers from taxation until 1905 to help secure better prices. The item notes Hempstead county representative Sinwp gon as sponsor and cites the aim to aid local producers amid price pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
House of the General Assembly
Sinwpgon
Hempstead County
Arkansas
Suburb Politics Warm Up With East Moline Nominations
William A Trone announces candidacy for township Republican caucus nomination as collector in East Moline. Voters will choose village Assessor Collector Clerk and Highway Commissioner for 3 years, with an unexpired term in district three. George Allen of Annawan moves to East Moline with plans to build residences, backed financially. Central Union Telephone Co faces delays before jail line installation. rail telephone now in place with no further issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A Trone
East Moline
Trone
Usago
Miller
George Allen
Annawan
Watertown Road
Allen
Central Union Telephone Co
Tratters
Grand jury reports clean well kept county jail
The grand jury inspected the county jail in a body and found it clean and well kept with sanitary conditions as good as possible. Prisoners were well fed and cared for, with no complaints about treatment or lodgings. The report lists the jury members.
Storm drain project on Railroad Avenue awarded
Daebelliehn and Jordan win the contract to build a storm drain on Railroad Avenue between Fourth and Eighth streets at a cost of 8400. The bid specifies concrete for most of the line with sections of 24 inch 36 inch and 48 inch pipe. The city and Rock Island Road share half the expense with completion by August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daebelliehn & Jordan
Railroad Avenue
Fourth
Eighth Streets
Moline Heating and Construction Co
Canal funding sought in Hennepin project
A regional appeal requests ten thousand dollars for completing the canal project in Hennepin.Officials say the sum will cover construction, materials, and labor costs needed to finish the route.
90 Percent of It Done Expectation of Canal Funding
Officials from the engineer department estimate 60 percent of the Hennepin canal is finished and project funds of 300000 dollars are likely to be approved in the Rivers and Harbors bill. If funded the canal would open to navigation from the Mississippi at Hennepin to Chicago via the Illinois and Lake Michigan canal, with dam location to be decided later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennepna
offi\cialk
Engineer Department
Congress
Mississippi River
Chicago
Ilinois
Hennepin III
Bureau Creek Valey
Rock River
Green River
Milan
Port Byron Church Opposes Move to Joint Pastor
Zion Lutherans of Port Heron resist calling a joint pastor with Emanuel Lutheran of Walhe Station. They prefer preaching by a seminary student paid six dollars per service and oppose more frequent services. Call plans at Walker Station aim for a regularly ordained pastor despite Port Byron’s setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Byron
Fitful Flashes of Willie at the Mirror
A child named Willie licks the back of a mirror hoping to cure a cough. At Willie’s funeral his mother remarks on the chilly day as the thermometer falls, reflecting on the solemn mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
Willies
Brown
Willie
Friday the Thirteenth Spooks and Fines in Hampton
The article recounts superstition surrounding a Friday the thirteenth with local fines for residents Sam Oldfield and William Oldfield, plus Odendahl, amid odd accidents. Colonel Kohler injures his hand while commuting. a Rock Island road shop helper loses consciousness after a fall, highlighting wary attitudes toward the date and luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucket
Hjalmar Kohler
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M. W. Palmer
Moline / Plew Co
South
Indianapolis
Michigan
Willis
Teddie
United States
N. W Palmer
O'Connor
Henry Vermis
Andalusia
Grand Jury
Circuit Court
Mary Johnston
Reynolds
Mrs Johnston
Vermis
John O'Connor
Callewaert
Alvin Farmer
Jack McPartland
Rock Island
Charles Jones
A J Whitney
George Gilmore
Milano
Ellen Keeler
John Henderer
Carl Yank
Truman
Ward
Moline
Philip Green
E. B. Parkhurst
Ed Rooney
Patton
Frank Vogel
Arthur van Lerberge
Buncher
Harry Wiley
J M Siegel
George Spickler
John Einfeldt
Frank Einfeldt
Wart Finley
Louis de Buck
Chan
O'Neil
John Williamson
Chancery
McBurney
Chancery Burrill
Burrill
Law
Moline Trust and Savings Bank
Schuler
Law White
C RJ & P Ry Co
Enstrom
Republic Iron and Steel Co
Sturgis, Cornish & Burn Co
Cornish
McCay
DeKeyer
Moline Building and Savings Association
Gaylord
John *Ston
W. A. Trone
National Biscuit Company
Willard E. Parmenter
Foreman
J M _ Cooper
Cordova
Charles Sample Coe
E Kempster
Canoe Creek
Roland Whiteside Zuma
H C Trent
Rural
Ed Wangelin
Bowling
Bert Vanatta
Edgington
Arr
Schutte
Buffalo Prairie
Albert Seiver Drury
4Th
8Th Sts
Hennepin
Port Byron Church
Ing Pastor
Sami Oldfield
Hampton Township
Jade Olson
William Oldfield
Herbert Oderdiih
Odendahl
Oldfield
Samuel
William
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