Alabama Surpasses Pennsylvania as Iron Leader
An article notes Alabama has become the top iron producing state, surpassing Pennsylvania, with a rapid eleven year growth. It discusses tariff policy implications and shifts in the national iron industry toward the southern states, including North Carolina and Tennessee, and the political impact on protectionist measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennsylvania
Alabama
North Carolina
Tennessee
Congress
Alepeal
Che
Tay Wii Taeouta
Gully
Guo
Utachite
Suits Filed Against Street Railway Syndicate for 7000 in Scott County
Three district court suits filed in Scott County claim damages against the street railway syndicate totaling 7000 for two accidents. Bishop Wm Perry seeks 5000 for injuries on the bridge line June 10 1891 while Cristina Ross sues for 400 and the husband of Lilian Noes seeks 5000 for loss of his wife’s services and related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Scott County
Street Railway
Wm. Stevens Perry
Bishop
Iowa
Bishop Perry
Davenport
Rock Island
Ife
Cristina Ross
Lis
Wodlelit Noes
Pia Lillian
Was
Uis
Pervants
Weekly Pay Day Rules Stir Labor Debate in Joliet
The article discusses a pending weekly pay law affecting Joliet workers and several local employers including the Vollmancar line steel and other firms. It notes many factories already pay weekly, and details employer concerns about enforcement, dates, and potential conflicts with existing contracts and payment schedules. It also mentions associated civic matters and a Prospect Lodge meeting with officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vullmancar Company
Line Steel Company
Joliet
Pleasant housewarming at Col. Clendenin's rebuilt residence
The new Col. Wm. Clendenin home on Third Avenue hosted a Thursday housewarming. Friends gathered with about a hundred guests, social games defined the evening and a fine supper was provided by the attendees. The event marked the residence's summer completion and left lasting memories for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Clendenin
Third Avenue
Knights Templar
Everts Commandery
Moline
Davenport
Galesburg
Monmouth
Senesco
Camp Everts
Sears Homestead
Black Hawk's Tower
Masons
Illinois and Iowa District Medical Association Meeting
The Illinois and Iowa Central District Medical Association met in Davenport on Thursday afternoon. Dr French and Dr Craig presented papers on climatology and infant feeding with lively discussion. Officers elected: President Dr Bernhardt, Rock Island. Vice President Dr Jennie McCown, Davenport. Secretary Dr L Lyster, Rock Island. Treasurer Dr A W Cantwell, Rock Island. Next quarterly meeting set for Oct 5 in Rock Island.
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Illinois and Iowa Central District Medical Association
Davenport
French
G G Craig
Rock Island
Kenopae Gorge
Bernhardt
Jennie McCown
L Lyster
A W Cantwell
Injured Muscatine High Student in Arsenal Accident
Thomas Downer suffered a severe eye injury when a piece of steel from an axe fell and lodged in his left eye at the Rock Island Arsenal. The Muscatine high school student, spending vacation at the arsenal, was taken home with reportedly sightless eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Wng
Thomas Downer
Lie
Muscatine
The
Arsenal
Oakleaf Returns Home To Warm Reception At Platform
Dayton Iowa Review notes Men J. B. Oakleaf has acquired a new title since leaving home last week. The address was well received with Oakleaf at home on the platform and able to capture an audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakleaf
Dayton
Iowa
J. B. Oakleaf
Deere lithograph shows New Deal Single Plow in Mexican table lands
Deere & Co releases a lithograph from photographs of the New Deal Single Plow at work on Chalco table lands in Mexico. The scene features Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, a Mexican village, pack mules, organ cactus, and tropical foliage. It lauds Deere plows for global demand.
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Deere
United States
Mexico
South America
Europe
Africa
Australia
Munster Spring Factory Eyes Expansion in Iowa
In McGaughey land Iowa a spring factory may expand with stock inducements to boost business. The plant makes springs of all kinds and touts a patented plow coulter considered valuable. W D Olney, a third owner, represents interests here and has backing from capitalists. Proposed incorporation with larger capital could elevate the plant to a leading position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGauge
Iowa
W. D. Olney
Water supply plans for factories during pool drainage
Commandant Lyon examined factory water needs as the pool is drained. He may drop the shore gate and Twenty-First street dam plan, favoring siphons to carry water over the dam. A trench may be needed and the water power wall repaired with repointed masonry and replacement of cracked stones.
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Dorarcu
Thas
Lyon
Moline
Olney Denounces Spiteful Charges Over Huron Clash
Mr W D Olney returns from McCausland Iowa with letters aiming to smear his character by C T Taylor of Huron. He reports receipts and expenditures to Fr Cory of the Redfield Journal showing Republican Club debt. Olney asserts Taylor’s meeting was to create trouble while Olney is away.
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W.D Olney
McCausland
Iowa
C. Tl Taylor
Huron
Olney
Hiltgols
Golythres
Air Olney
Dakota
Gov. Mellette
Qiney
Seat Dakota
Local County Fair features cycling race and horse events
A county club day offered racing acts including a bicycle and horse half mile dash with John Cady in sulky and N S Taylor on a pneumatic bicycle winning the half mile. Other heats saw Hoover and Robertson horses place. A two year old rivalry and a new county school program were also noted with teachers attending a meeting for Marshall's plan to unify graded studies.
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Mr Hoover
Davenport
Robinson
Rock Island
Hanna
Hoover
Robinsons Hurse
Ynat
Roblinson
Nathaoway
Jerry H
George
Anderson
Frank Clendenin
W.C. Crossman
Clenden
Crossman
Coutts
Maxey
Iigh
Usten
Marshall
Moline
Sehiela
Aarshall
Heck Island
Hood's Sarsapariva Claims and Legal Visit to Deere suit
An early 19th century advertisement touts Hood's Sarsapariva with claims to purify blood boost appetite and strengthen nerves. William Starling of Belvidere Nebraska and attorney H W Wells of Pearis are in town for business tied to a lawsuit against Deere & Co.
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Hood
William Starling
Belvidere, Néb
H. W. Wells
Pearis
Deere & Co
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Aia
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Tao
Milhat Sims
She Tretrect
Mat- Steves
Prospect Lodge
Ladies of Honor
Los Ad Pohowwss Nast Protector
Fd Wiesel
Cher
George Stoltenberg
Vina Byers
Haler Cerertary
Anna Seiffert
Ld Berry
Wins At
Col
Miss Clemdenin
Cailex the
Medigcos Meet
Ilinois
Iowa Central District
Rock Island Post Office
Jock Island
Fifth Avenue
Lighteenth
Twenty-third
Pourth Avenue
Second Avenue
Edgewood Park
Messrs.suver & McCabe
Sheewood
Jon. Slater
Kerd & Co
Moline Plow Co
Moline Wagon Co
Deere & Mansur Co
Barnard & Teas M
Rona
Soulevard
Minnesota
Nineteenth Street
Davenport Tract
Dimock
Hook Island
Moline Avenue
Wessel
Odin
Jadve J Mo Grould
Commissioners of Public Charities of the
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Bankashea
Orphars
New
Boone
Qedne
Svorstissaecere
Mon. J. BB. Oakleas
Deere Comepany
Mexican Table Lands
Munster
WW. D. Olnney
Riverview Races
Ee Np Te
Afternean
Supt
Kinsishaty ‘Fompinr
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