Local notes from Priday's Dispatch Highlight Tremendous Town News
Night operator J J P Lutt has gone to Tennessee with his wife and B McGuire of Morris takes his place. James Simpson sold his Cordova township property for 4000 dollars and will retire. City Attorney Moore secures bridge case delay to May 3 with expected appropriation passing then. Doctor Swensson attends a paralyzed health worker, a fatal accident deemed accidental. Marriage notices include Carl S Safe and Hannah Nelson wed at court house. A shooting of social life and civic notices fill the page with marriages, sales, and public affairs.
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J.jp. Lutt, C
Tennessee
B.mcguire
Morris
James Simpson
Cordova Township
Milford Mail
Orion
Moore
Joseph Bank
Fifteenth Street
Rank
Baptist Parsonage
Hoor
Daniel Bryant
King’s Creek
Ohio
First Baptist Church
Sexton
Rock Islad
W Wheeler
Rock Island
Hagtern
Poaltuxs
Pet Stack
Teumeter
Paralsis
Uripine Hiss
Swensson
Kerns
Mole
Watertown
Harles Goppens
Melena Coppens
Gedt
Hiram Ho Edwards
Pepe
Fis
George Wiese
Aulks
Taylor
J. A. White
Fourth Avenue
Roch Island
Wiese
Brikfine
Eidith Street
Woc TU
W.W. Wells
Job Roteneous
O . Bartuian
N Stephens
J W Warren
Carl S. Safe
Sixteenth Avenue
Hannah Nelson
Court House
C. E. Taylor
Moline Club
C. O. Nason
F. W
George Dunn
John F. Lindwall
F. G. Allen
Pierr
Andrew S.loodell
Rock Falls
Congressman Prince
Roodell
Whiteside County
Chicago
Klondike
Moline
Grain-O: A Nourishing Drink for Children
A historic ad promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared properly, and costs about 15 cents. The copy urges parents to give Grain-O to distribute health through children’s systems.
Duke of Murray Water Refused by Three Heiresses
In Harlem Life humor, two Briton characters discuss the Duke of Murray Water, labeling him worthless after noting he has been refused by three American heiresses, reflecting satirical social gossip.
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Duke of Murray
No To Bac Tobacco Cure Ad
An advertisement promotes No To Bac from Sterling Remedy Co claiming a cure for tobacco use. It promises rapid weight gain for some and lists $1.00 price, with a free booklet and sample mailed on request. The text cites pharmacist buyers and delivery from Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad. Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Election quip sparks debate about candidates and support
A husband tells his wife to vote for the best man while confessing he is not running for office. He adds a joke about buying a hat and sending the bill, reflecting political humor in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Constitution
Grain O promotes grain beverage as coffee substitute
Try Grain O. Ask your grocer for GRAIN O the new food drink that can replace coffee. It is suitable for children and adults and is well liked by all who try it. Grain O resembles mocha in color but is made from grains and gentle on delicate stomachs. Price per package is not clearly stated due to garbled text.
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Hood
Teachers Meeting at Barstow Opens Eastern County Session
The eastern county teachers met in Barstow on the 22d to discuss school matters. Oscar Wilson was elected president and Miss Emily Corrin secretary with fifteen teachers present led by Superintendent McKeever. A lunch was shared in the Barstow schoolroom. Division No.3 will meet at Barstow on April 9 at 304 sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
A.m. Sharp
Oscar Wilson
Emily Corrin
McKeever
Schiool Room
Migs McQuaid
Agg
WHL Atlas
Crocodile Tears Over Mahler Plea In Davenport News
The letter from the Moline Mail questions editorials on public welfare vs. industry in Davenport and Moline. It critiques cries of crocodile tears as editors accuse machinery use of displacing workers and demand actions to aid needy populations, while opposing paper owners claim to fight unemployment with new tools.
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Mahler
Hub
Bell
Davenport
Rebain Roch
Apain
Lobh
Oman
Daltenport
Moline Mail
the Mail
England
Fd Mablér
Mater
Moline
Mart Thespeets
Hay
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised in Illinois Ad
The ad from The Greatest Discovery Yet by W. M. Repine of Tiskilwa Illinois extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds consumption and whooping cough. It claims superior cure rate versus other remedies and offers trial bottles free at Wim lendcin’s drug store.
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W. M. Repine
Tiskilwa
Dr. King
Wimlend¢nin
Court doubts mind of man who planned flying machine
An odd Chicago News excerpt questions whether a man who devised a flying machine to donate all to charity is of sound mind. The text mocks the legal seriousness of his plan and hints at court scrutiny.
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Resnolds
Allen
Trom Meese Bank
Alen
Diedrick Bichlers
Owas
Henry Stetfen
Offerman
Olamd
Sudiay
Alterien
Toate
Dork
Monkay
Chicago News
Cure for Piles Highlighted by DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve
After years of suffering from piles, B. W. Pursell of Knitnersville Pa was cured by a single box of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. The remedy is said to also heal skin diseases like eczema rash pimples and stubborn sores. Wm Clendenius E Heimbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Pursell
Knitnersville
DeWitt
Clendenius E. Heimbeck
Wm.Clendenin
E. Heimbeck
Norways wooden churches resist decay with tar coated timbers
Norways ancient wooden churches, some 700 years old, remain well preserved as tar coats endure Arctic winters. The tar treatment from Norway pine appears to halt decay and preserve timber integrity despite severe cold and wind.
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Norway
Rock Island notices span civic, fraternal, and business updates
Rock Island reports include new commissions for hospital corps steward Agont da Koeckritz, typhoid and accident claims totaling $25 000 and $45 000, and Rev. A R Newton raising funds for Glenwood home. Local lodge officers are installed. sheriff’s office probes buried treasure tale. a port parcel swindle is unraveled. Rock Island widow Mrs Kroeger dies. glove maker Rennett expands to satisfy Eastern orders. Industrial Home Association officers elected. community events and factory upgrades are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agont da Koeckritz
Madero Woodmen
A. R. Newton
Rock Island
Glenwood
Blewer Bros
Harper's Theatre
Muses
Rock Island Slodge
A. F
A. M
Eablog
W.M
J.P. Campbell. Sr. W
Chas. Ullemeyer
Louis Dindinger
J. Huntoon
H. $. Bollman
Emil Bech
I. Pederson
J. D
C. C. Wilson Sr
A.J. Tower
J. Henry Lidders
W.W. Strees
Tyler
N J Sandstrom
Board of Control
K. ‘I. Meyers
Henderon
Sherif Hull
Henderson
Sears Henderson
Pontine
cBeck
Port Boran Lime Association
Emorpine Ao
Sifth Avenue
Seeks
Mattison
Hull
Kroeger
Henry Kroeger
London
George Rennett
Merinett
Rock I Sland
The
Industrial Home Association
W. H. Schillinger
Walter Fowler
K. Reams
M. W. Battles
Louis Cohn
David Hathaway
Qodtavo Cinch Club
Armory Hall
Bleuer
Hinfeford
University Extension Course
Rolfe
High Sphool
Roph [Sland Sash and Dogr Works
Grain-O Offer Promises Coffee Substitute Benefits
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims to please delicate stomachs, resemble coffee in taste, is affordable at 15c and 25c per package, and is suitable for children.
List of Letters from Moline County NJ Week Ending Wednesday
The list shows letters received or to be read in Moline County New Jersey for the week ending Wednesday. Names include Aldford Olson Johnamer C x Peterson J P Crawford Palme Charley Swanses Marie Smelter Miss Mary Thurnarg Gust raff Otto Mu Wells and others. Other details appear partially garbled.
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Moline d County
Aldford
Olson
John Amer
C x Peterson
J P Crawford
John Palme
Charley
Swanses
Marie Smelter
Miss ‘Wary
Thurnarg
Gust
Raff Otto i Mu Wells
Innerred
Il Ann
Ley
P.M. Iis
Colona News and Notices from January 27 189%
The column notes sleighing fun causing school to pause as James Ryan leaves town to aid ailing sister. Lizzie Weed attends a Barstow teachers’ consecration and visits family. Jacob L. Deem’s funeral and burial at Dayton Cemetery. he is remembered as upright and useful. Justin P. Baum purchased land from Sarah E. Irvin to improve his home. Mr and Mrs T Wyckoff relocate from Colona to Redfield, Iowa.
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Colona
James Ryan
Lizzie Weed
Wells
Barstow
Jacob L. Deem
Dayton
Cemetbry
Justin P. Buaum
Sarah KE. Irvin
T. Wyckoff
Redfield
Lows
De Thongs Electric Ou In The Home Caution
Fragmentary notice warns daily safety at home with a tongue in cheek warning about accidents and household risk. The piece hints at precautionary advice for domestic electrical use and potential hazards.
Oster supper and lectures aid library fund at Port Byron
In Port Byron on Wednesday and Thursday evenings events at the town hall and MoE Church featured Prof. Dyson Rishel on language and a day of prayer for colleges. Local clergy delivered talks and the Academy Aid Society planned a Dickens program. Bishop Bowman and Dr. Pearce spoke later. a One Minute Cough Cure advert closed notices.
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Dyson Rishel
Moe
W. W. Willard
First Congregational Church of
Moline
A. Harper
Wood
Academy Aid Society
Chris. Dickens
Bishop Bowman
India
Mof
Meee
Pearce
Rock Island
Fragmented Promises and Promoted Medicines in Quoted Text
The varied clipping mentions forest land disputes over reforestation promises to replace cutover lands near pine stands, alongside references to New Zealand imports for clover cultivation and ironclad claims about Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills as preferred medicines. The text mixes policy, trade notes, and medicinal advertising.
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Titjst Promoen
Forestypoc Odupiassien
Wascomam
Mathis
Interdad
Chicago Markets Review January Quotations and Live Stock
Prices for Wheat and Corn moved within narrow ranges with January and May contracts cited. Park shares and produce items show slight gains, while poultry and potatoes list modest prices. hogs and cattle reflect mixed bids across standard ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ile
Illinois
Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Home Coloring Solutions
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes for coloring fabrics and accessories at home. It promises simple usage, color variety, and guaranteed satisfaction when directions are followed, with separate dyes for cotton and wool and warnings against inferior products. It also includes a brief aside promoting Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup and a local wool suit sale.
Transactions of property in Moline and surrounding areas
A page listing numerous land transfers and deeds in Moline, Rock Island, and nearby towns from January 19 to 27. Buyers include Otto Patting, John Channon, and Wm H. Holdye among others. properties span Adamsville, Fairmount, Original Town of Hillsdale, and Woodlawn add. Prices range up to about $5,000 with varied lot specifics.
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Young
Frank
Kenne
Roch River
H. Holdye
George E. Brown
Adamsville
Milan
Geo
FE. Brown
Wm H Holmes
William Pahl
William Weyerhaeuser
Case
Mary E.schmeil
Jeremah Cunningham
Richmond
Helen L. Blachmain
Elizabeth Miller
Griffith & Co
Moline
Otto Patting
John Behnken
Mitchell & Harper
Bailey
Henry L. Bullen
Hillsdale
T .W. Simonson
H. J. Bullen
John Johnson
Gustav FE. Lundquist
Dimock & Ballwints
Woodlawn
Marriage Litepee Names Across Rock Island Area
A list of numerous individuals from Rock Island and surrounding locales is shown in a marriage notice style. The names include John E Krell and M Anna E Bien alongside related pairs and bystander names such as Rick Island Georg W Wiese Laura B Faulks Hannah Ni Emil J Exstrom J Zuma Wernhart Schulmbiste and others with scattered towns like Moline and Rock Island. The fragmentary text suggests a social or community notice of marriages or betrothals with multiple listed parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E Krell
Anna E Bien
Rick Island
Georg W Wiese of
Laura B Faulks
Rock
Carl J Safe
Hannah Ni
Emil J Exstrom
J. Zuma Wernhart Schulmbiste Mers
Rock Island
Harry Bug Pearl
Francis Cromptoyn
Frederick R Shaffer J. Robert
Buffaw Prab Jhamsh Barnes
Hannah Tion
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H.R. Mapes
Dan Wo Gould
Browning
Gieutd
Pustica
Berg
Allice
Tre Wats
No Larrell
Pas Hetto
Indiana
Maron
Elizabeth Anthony
Kansas City
Frederickson
Kewanee 13
City
F. A. Johnson
Charles A Barnard
Dallas
Texas
Robert Nye
Los Angeles
Cal
Phes
Emil Jo Fytrom
Mar Fh Invraham
Justin
J. F Robinson
John Ohline
Cleveland
Kepnstor
Nestie Starofskhy
Oficer Starofsky
Charles Deprose
Barnard & Leas Mi. Co
Alexantria, S. 1
Muskegon
Mich
King Creek
Ind
R. C. Bryant
Moling
Frank A. Anderson
Charles Lester Condo
Anderson
Swedish Baptist Church
Peter Swartz
Omaha
Axel Wester
Swartz
Constantine
Julius Simoens
James McConnell
Reynolds
Seattle
Dyess
ST Saara
Dr. Arp
Mr. Carlson
Third Avenue
Sixteenth Street
John Kittilsen
Moline Scale Co
Carroll Vincent
Kittilsen
J. W. Warr
Will Maxie
Williams, White & Co.'s
First Congregational Church
L. I. Porter
L. B. Kuhn
Warren County
Monmouth
Circuit Court
Blanche
Ss Osociety
Swedish” Lutheran Church
Job Robingan
A Jones
Mervin
Daeoh T Deem
Robbson
Ho C Marshall
Minneapolis
Chas Bo Elliott
Marshall
Wim HD Sherwood
Elliott
Dan'y
Psy
United States
IXYX
Saith Bros
Windsor
D1s- Parett
Johnson and
Lundin
Crescent Bridge
Ro Ga Rearee
Porto
Roek Island
Treasury Department
Yesters
Roek Ts Land Postethice
Jwowis P
Brisman
Nineteenth Avenue
Deere & Co
Ayer
W. J. Dickson
Stanford Eveleth
Truro
N. 8
RB. H. Cox
Plaucheville
Soman
Rogk Island
the County Beat
Cordang
Iai
Henry County
Port Byron
Wim
Cleo- Henin
E. Helmbeck
Motive
New Zealand
McKinnie Block
Unity States
Hoood
Choi
Brown & Christison
Fg Viltu
Timothy
Ulan
Diamond Dye&s
Real Estate
Branstfers
Alboys
McKinnie
Addie Sum
Rhart Rew
Island
Joslin
Anna M
Kamrey ,Preemy
Curicuma
Erin Perfect Condron
M. A. Carlson
Wil
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