Ladies at Telephone Company Face 12 Hour Shifts All Year
A letter questions the Telephone Company’s practice of employing only two women per office, on duty 12 hours daily with no meal breaks, 365 days a year. It cites 378 subscribers in Moline Rock Island Davenport and Milan and a total income near 15 000 annually with staff salaries and rents. The piece notes discontent among subscribers and mentions medical college statistics and a sale notice for Benjamin Goble’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Distatchs
Moline
Rock Island
Davenport
Milan
McKinnie
Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania
Woman's Suffrage Society
The Telephonists Protest Long Hours and Low Pay
Mourne June 11 1881 readers note public outrage over overworking young telephone operators. They urge the company to staff three per office and cut shifts to eight hours from twelve. A separate note mentions Hirach's stock of saddlery goods at the store near the Disratent office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CT. Avent
Disratent
Kidney Wort Advertises Kidney and Liver Relief
Kidney Wort claims to treat kidney and liver diseases, piles, and constipation. It promises to cleanse the system, reduce headaches dizziness and loss of appetite, and to purge the blood of poisons.
Real Estate Notices Involving Nathaniel Belcher Purchases
County records show Nathaniel Belcher of Port Byron acquiring tax titles across multiple additions in Port Byron, Cordova, Rapids City, and Ambrose's addition. Listings include specific lots and blocks such as Léaches and Richardson’s additions, with references to tax details and related property identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Belcher
Port Byron
Nathaniel Belcher
Wilot
Richardson
Old Town
Cordova
Rapids City
Ambrose
New
Dr Marshall's Lig Blood and Liver Cure Ad
An 19th century patent medicine advertisement promises relief for biliousness and constipation with Bromaline, labeled as a speedy and prompt cure offered for fifty cents. The copy touts quick results and a single dosage price to attract readers seeking remedies.
Deere expansion adds four story brick plant on Water Power Co. lot
Deere & Co. begins a four story brick building 50 by 250 feet on a lot bought from Water Power Co. The first story will serve as a fitting room, the second for painting sulky plows, and the third and fourth for storage. The addition signals growing business for the company.
Sylvan boat racer Grog Turner arrives for Peoria events
Grog Turner, a member of the Syl vans, has arrived from McGregor Iowa to compete in a series of boat races in Peoria next week. The entry includes Lisxen collars and culis at Hirech's.
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Hirech's
Grog Turner
Sylvans
Peoria
McGregor
Iowa
Augustana College Commencement Draws Large Galesburg Delegation
A large delegation from Galesburg and nearby towns arrived by the St. Louis train for Augustana College commencement, marking a day of unusually great interest to the institution’s friends.
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Augustana
Augustana College
Galesburg
St. Louis
Sozopone Preservation of Teeth Urged for Comfort
A nineteenth century note extols Sozopone as a preventive aid in dental extraction. It argues that protecting teeth reduces pain and damage, encouraging better mouth health. The text cites widespread experience supporting its sanitary value.
Deere Hose Company Receives Grand Welcome on Return
The Deere Hose Company Ab received a grand reception on their return from Conned Blutfs on Saturday evening. The Fire Department turned out with Aeclen band to escort them to Armory Elba where a Wallace s Wawiheune cord tiona was spread. Wallace s Wawiheune cord tiona was spread. The company was congratulated for its run at the Whath Pnyineer Meike and given a welcome address that was answered by apt Savage. The assemblage adjourned after the season's achievements.
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Blutfs
Aeclen
Armory Elba
Wallace
Electric Bitters Promise a Cure for Weak Constitutions
An ad boasts Electric Bitters as a perfect cure for exhausted constitutions and female weakness. It claims rapid, permanent relief with praises of astonishing cures and success for kidney and urinary complaints. Available from druggists at a small price.
The Silk Thief and the Des Moines Escape Plot
The Silk Thief known as Barden, arrested by Marshal Fish for silk theft in Des Moines, was tried and imprisoned. An exchange recounts his scheme to escape with disguise using a praying women’s band, but the ruse failed and the confederate woman now languishes for her lost love in the sunny South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispercu Wri
Barden
Marshal Fish
Des Moines
Buckler's Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
Buckler's Arnica Salve advertised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and various skin eruptions. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded with price twenty five cents per box and is for sale by Richards and Sohrbeck.
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Buckler
Arnica
Richards & Sohrbeck
Building and Leas Association Board Updates
At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors loans totaling 1525 were approved for building purposes. The association gains new members as a sign of growth. The fifth stock series will be issued in July. The area information enters its second year in strong health. An eight page circular printed by Mr Kennedy details the association’s workings.
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Kennedy
Electric devices offered for nervous debility cure in Michigan avenue
Dr Adoy of the University of Michigan promotes electric devices claimed to cure nervous debility and other diseases. A Rapids City man, PATTERslow, has been adjudged insane and sent to Jacksonville Asylum.
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Ipera
Warner & Go
Michigan Avenue
Jackson Street
Blcdge
Adoy
University of Michigan
Patterslow
Rapids City
Jacksonville Asylum
Malt Bitters Promotion Sparks Local Retail Push
The advertisement extols Malt Bitters as a versatile remedy, claiming they promote sleep calm nerves aid digestion and help nursing mothers. It also touts Bitters for weight gain and health, promising relief in one bottle and favoring Malt Bitters as superior for the town.
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Tax Motine Review - Dispatch
the Telephone Exchange
St Loserider
Benjamin Goble
E C Smith
Telephonists
Ing
Hirach
Hirsch
W. Coup
NEW United Monster Shows
The
Deere Hose Company
Pte
Middleton
Ey Juke’s Automatic Museum
Wathai
Watrans
Naelvilles
Ilinois
Ka KF
Inge Tron Cataputt
Torone
Amazula
Suite
Cetewayo
Zululand
Harper House
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