County Candidates Favor McKeever for Superintendent
McKeever, running for county superintendent, is praised for educational reforms and work on teacher training and standardization. N R Ziegler seeks sheriff, with noted Rock Island roots and long service as a blacksmith, farmer, and community figure.
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McKeever
Hools
N. BR. Ziegler
N. R. Ziegler
Rock Island County
Coe Township
Sifteenth Street
Mr. Ziegler
Adam Ziegler
Cow Township
Iewler
No Debt
War Conditions Stall Military Output at Key Arsenals
Reading through Washington dispatches shows arsenals armories and depots of supply strapped by rumors of orders and staffing. The commander rejects claims of mass mobilization while noting current orders keep thousands ready, with production capacity needing boosts only if war expands.
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Mook
Arsenal
Kane
Lun
Sueh
Bavi
Boek
Ian
Men
Fire damages store during weekend storm
A severe wind and rain storm caused a fire at a local store near Seventh Street. Firefighters battled flames with some water and smoke damage to the meat supply. Estimates say about 140 dollars in losses. Mrs. Mumm and Mrs. Newtons face insurance claims as they rebuild.
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Eelock
Steve Teerbebuge
Teventh
Cary
Mumm
Mum
Injured Man Hit In Street Fight On Bath Avenue
A man was struck on Bath Avenue near Sev teenth Street by an assailant during a street confrontation. A second man aiding the victim helped carry him home where Dr. Tremblay treated three finger wounds.
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Philie
Bath
Fecinel Co
Flevdatt Street
Evenipos
AH Tao
Risby
Tremblay
The Sporting World Report on Wheel Improvements and Debates
The article discusses ongoing debates about wheel designs and frame strengthening in the sporting world. It notes changes to wheel weights and crank adjustments, plus attention to forks and crown stresses. Manufacturers claim the wheel’s evolution continues, with several firms signaling enhancements and new models.
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Bregete
Devel
Hugh
Amd
Tom Linton and Jimmy Michael Race Draws Speed Fans
Tom Linton, famed cyclist, travels from Westinarms to the United States to meet Jimmy Michael. A race between the two is anticipated by wheelmen who admire speed and endurance on the quiet bicycle.
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Tom Linton
Swift Cvelist
Jimmy Michael
TM Pinton
Creat
Britain
Michael
Linton
Winter Sports In Sweden Skaters Shine On Grand Rinks
Swedes excel in winter skating with top rinks and clubs like Euro Skating Club hosting large events. The article highlights Sweden as a premier destination for speed and figure skating, noting historic venues and active skating culture.
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Sweden
In Euro Skating Club
Ffrom
Skating and Skiing Thrills Highlight Stockholm Winter Scene
In central Stockholm large crowds watch 20 000 to 50 000 skaters glide on frozen canals and seas. The royal court and diplomats frequent the rink area while children have dedicated spaces. Foreigners admire long distance skating and the sight of runners on yachts and ski runs adds to winter sports excitement.
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Europe
Stockholm
Royal Court
Diplomatic Corps
Chicago Inter Ocean
Baltimore club weighing Anson signing to Orioles option
Joby McGraw of the Baltimore club weighs in on Ld Hanlon 9 idea of signing Anson to first base for the Orioles. He cites past star Brouthers as a caution and notes the impact such a move would have on team dynamics and batting.
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Joby McGraw
Baltimore
Ld Hanlon
Anson
Orioles
Dan Brouthers
Brouthers
Vegur Vareom
Cob Wealdetta
Toda
Ander
Adam Bbe
Fashionable middle aged women dress for dignity and charm
The piece argues that age does not end concern with appearance. It notes mature women dress more carefully and expensively, favoring velvet gowns and refined accessories, while stressing dignity, neatness, and suitability over youth’s fashions. It includes period details on fabrics and accessories.
Fashion's Changes in Past Styles for Present and Future Wear
Fashion article notes evolving silhouettes and fabrics with themes of redingote form gowns and flowing skirts. It highlights belts with embroidery, jewels, satin, and turquoise accents, and mentions decorative bands and wide peg collars as key details.
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Rome
Fequiee Tegbo
Wild geese and garden verses from time gone by
A fragmented reminiscence recalls hunting when carrying guns was banned and geese roamed fields, describing a lethal wheat field feint and a wagon of dead birds. Interwoven are poems about love in a garden with distant cigarette imagery and nostalgic lines from Time and the Hour.
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Kansas City Times
Sheridan Tale Of General Sheridan At North Lake
Milwaukee Captain Irving M. Bean recalls a Sheridan anecdote not seen in print. The general enjoyed fishing at North Lake in Waukesha County and once returned to shore near a farmer plowing. He watched the even furrow and the fresh earth rolling away as he waited to join the worker.
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Phil Sheridan
General Sheridan
Fournier
Sheridan
New York
Irving M. Bean
Milwaukee
Chicago
North Lake
Waukesha County
Heridan
Forgery convict joins author for autograph session
An exchange shows a prisoner named Appleant admitting forgery and being invited by an eminent author to accompany him to sign autographs in a London Fun style vignette. The dialogue highlights a wary wish for reform and a chance at a respectable life through literary fame.
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London
Embalming Injured Limbs Sparks Surgical Debate
A Paris surgeon Dr Reclus advocates embalming an injured limb as a substitute for amputation to save tissue. In Georgia, Judge Ticone sentences Ralph Chamberlain and James Peérhams each to ten years in the penitentiary for a murderous assault and robbery by two boys.
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Reclus
Paris
Ticone, Ta
Ralph Chamberlain
James Peérhams
A Curious Case of Healing Through Pink Pills
A Detroit woman recounts ailment from hereditary sores and torturing pain. After failing medicines, she found relief following Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. James J. Wallace testifies to the authenticity of the tale, published claims end with purchase details.
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Dr. Williams
Pk Houp
Roy
Br. Willams
Waryer County
Mier
Willams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Schenéctady
N.Y
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