Insane Hospital Finances and Lecture Tour Echo 19th Century Charities
A long financial record for the Western Throne Hospital at Watertown shows undrawn appropriations for 1897 and low indebtedness. The piece also highlights a series of public lectures by Dr. Eugene May and Dr Wallis, with the Schubert Glee Club performing as part of a lecture course. The report notes average inmate costs and quarterly expenses, alongside a bustling cultural program featuring prominent speakers and musicians.
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F. H. Wines
State Board of Charities
Western Throne Hospital
Watertown
Prtanenal
ENP
Avernuees
Ofeers
Popular Orchestra Course Attracts Leading Musicians
The Stepheus Orchestra course features twenty top instrumentalists under Frank WoMehee. Verena Warht bola and Dre Leland are highlighted for masterful piano technique and engaging lecturing presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitauwe
Stepheus Orchestra
Pestir
Frank WoMehee
Verena Warht
Phelps Leland
Chicapo
Janeuare
Dre Leland
Work at Last Begun on Local Track Renovation Project
Construction work finally starts on a track improvement project in the city. The plan includes widening lanes and upgrading surface conditions from the East to West avenues, with crews expected to complete initial phases within three weeks. The effort aims to improve safety and accelerate daily commutes for residents and commuters.
Carpenter Injured In Rock Island Ladder Fall
Friday evening dispatch reports J Jay Gamble a carpenter formerly of Crystal Refrigerator Co suffered a broken right leg above the ankle and bruises after a fall from a ladder while working on a house in Rock Island. He was taken by Rock Island police to nearby firs and treated by Dr Kerns. Gamble previously survived a January 11 1994 runaway team accident on Sixteenth Street breaking his left leg near the ankle.
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Dispatch
J. Jay Gamble
The
Crystal Refrigerator Co
Rock
Heo
Sroend
Rock Tsdane
Datmock, Gould & Cot
Sixth Avenue
Twents Therd Street
Kerns
Gamble
Sixteenth Street
Crops Report Shows Declines Across Corn Potatoes Hay
Crop correspondent Thomas Campbell reports for Nov 1 that corn shelled yield per acre was 32 bushels at 189 percent of normal with 70 percent quality. On hand is 20 percent of the 1897 crop. Potatoes yield 100 bushels per acre at 100 percent quality. hay 2 tons per acre at 100 percent quality. Grapes 90 percent of full crop. apples 10 percent of full crop.
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Thomas Campbell
Grain-O Food Drink Replaces Coffee for All Ages
Grain-O is advertised as a new grain based drink that can take the place of coffee. It is described as easy on the stomach and liked by children and adults alike. The product imitates mocha or java in color and sells for 15 and 25 cents per package at grocers.
Politician Seeks Clarification on Repeal and Labor Laws
Republican candidate for legislative honor states he will oppose the Wen bill repeal and support an employers liability measure. He argues for garnishee and exemption law improvements and criticizes hiring convicts, while pledging to back amendments to strengthen the law.
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Leginiastive
Tri-City Labor Congress
General Assembly
Yvouin
Pamcetan
Saul Kiy
Toms
Powall
Powell
Let the People Rule in Seventh Ward Saloon Issue
The Dispatch argues for ward residents to control saloon licenses, noting it is a residence ward where exclusion has been customary. It condemns mayoral overreach and supports an ordinance to allow two sections to decide on saloons, aligning with Chicago and other cities' schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saath
Salem
Pisny
Sears
Reteernerte
Chicago
Important Difference Prompts Public Comfort About Health
A persuasive note explains that many feel ill though they are not diseased, urging cleansing of the system. It touts Syrup of Figs as a positive cure, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Catrformia Fie Syrup Co
Cantraksta Fic Sixup Co
Hospital Benefit Ticket Drive Aims High in Moline Camp
The Moline camp No 1 OMOOW of The Modern Woodman plans a hospital benefit at Wagner Now 9 with 25 percent of gross ticket receipts shared up to 7 PM. Members will sell tickets with a first $79 expense for a bed at the city hospital and 23 percent of proceeds to be donated.
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Moline
OMOOW
Hihis
Wagner Now 9
Woodman
Messrs
Fott Young
Max DD. Rosenfield
George W. Wood
OE. Owens
Frank DP. Lewis
Nels Ehlund
Charles Shallene
Matty
Patroy
Eermeer PN
Teesay
Stara
Vane
Beethoven Club to Present Fine Munal Event in Moline
The Beethoven Club plans a musical entertainment at the Congregational church in Moline. Aimed at supporting local musical advancement the event promises a refined concert with orderly seating and ushers, led by Husson and featuring twenty five music students.
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Owal
Gremerads
Atispee
Denver
Mecltne University
Dades Thayer Geome
D Beethoven Club
Per- Husson
Walt
Venne Bidv
Triumph Over Iowa In An Exciting Football Pageant
Fans from Chicago and Davenport packed the stands as Rash Medi cal college meets Iowa State University of Iowa City. A Davenport alumni contingent plus 100 rooters supported the teams in a lively contest with a decisive last minute touchdown by Mart Town City. Umpire Vic Little supervised the game with Dr Haellenbeck and a team of timekeepers and officials.
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Rash Medical College
Chiego
Lowa State
Towa City
Davenport
Eute
Diel
Toso
Martial Town City
Vic Little
HaHenbeck
Chicago
Hnexsmen
A. E. Nohler
George Mister
Timekeepers
Wim. Butterworth
Oscar Schmidt
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Ad
Over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used by mothers for teething children. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays pain, cures wind colic, and helps diarrhoea. 25 cents a bottle sold by all druggists worldwide. Be sure to ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Railway Treasurer Die At 61 In Chicago Home
J F Phillips treasurer of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad died suddenly at his home 9860 Prospect avenue Chicago aged 61. He had thirty years with the Rock Island and had been in poor health but worked until yesterday. He fell ill after returning from the office and died about an hour after Dr Clement failed to relieve him paralysis listed as the cause leaves widow and three children two sons and a daughter
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J. F. Phillips
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Prospect Avenue
Chicago
Phillips
Rock Island Railroad
Railway Company
Clement
Stock Book Opens as Hemenway and Deere Lead Subscriptions
HW Deere and C F Hemenway sign for ninety and sixty shares respectively to front a $40 000 stock in a new Auditorium Company. The plan calls for a SUN Stars structure costing up to $60 000 with two storefronts and twelve offices per floor. If subscriptions lag, promoters may borrow to cover the deficiency and invite more investors, with Deere likely to invest heavily if needed.
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HW. Deere
C.F Hemenway
New Auditorium Company
Nuinety
Mr. Hemenway
Mr. Deere
Deere
Piath Po
Aadfitorien Fucper
Moderi
Comvetmiebiens Wall
Pheta Linge
Daytona damages sought in Monday court action
A lawsuit filed in the circuit court accuses a Hamburg, Missouri shoe firm agent Dean and partner Mer Cook of defrauding 100 grams of damimibes from Wo OA Meser. The case alleges they embossed funds from the shoe company and used the Inn to skim packages from the express office.
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Tress Ce
Deans
Bavi
Deans Shetage
Dr Thomas Electric Ob In Treat Jist Cures Cattle Wounds
The notice highlights a veterinary remedy promising to cure bovine cuts and wounds by applying Dr Thomas Electric. It claims dramatic yearly savings by saving dives and keeping cattle healthy.
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Tjnelreds
Dr .Thomas
Crescent Draw Swings for First Time on River Passage
The Crescent bridge draw was tested Sunday morning swinging manually with the bit structure turned without regular machinery. Electrical apparatus will swing it later. during navigation it will open by power from a stationary engine. Partial falsework for the next span is in place to avoid hindering steamboats.
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Crescent Bridge
Grain-O Promises Healthier Kids Over Coffee Substitution
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing grain based drink for children to replace coffee. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee, costs about one fourth, and is sold by grocers in 15¢ and 25¢ packs.
Potato Balls Recipe Note
Receipt for potato balls using mashed potatoes milk butter salt pepper parsley and an egg glaze. Form into small orange sized balls, place on buttered tin, bake until browned. Mentions ladies may be vals wo. this.
Farmer Adjudged Insane in County Court Hearing
John Conrad a 52 year old farmer living east of Black Hawk Watch Tower was declared insane and ordered committed to Western Olmots Hospital at Water town by Judge Adams after a county court proceeding. He reported nightly hallucinations of intruders and fear for his wife, while his wife stayed with a neighbor for safety.
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Adams
Olmots Hospital
Watertown
John Conrad
Black Hawk Watch Tower
J. F. Myers
Coster
Mr Conrad
King the Angels
Conrad
City Wins Lease Rights in Davenport Levee Case
Judge Brannan dismissed four petitions from Joln Teched Woda Dhied Jeti Watt and 2 WS Hateditgraapeainst the city of Davenport and Moeller Sons Lumber Co over levee land. The court held the city may lease the land as needed and found the petitions for relief unfounded.
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Joedge Brannan
Davenport
Woda
Jeti Watt
Daven Port
Chris Moeller
Dimber
Mdyre
Piven
Aerd
Ote
Dipes Moelle Ron Son
Tse
Ashidoan
Pouamtiffs
Slater A Hunt
Remiley, New & Remlesx
Towaato
Boom Sharon
Cita Attarnes Scott
Sumer
White Cook & Dodge
Lumber Company
Brannan
Wim ruffles on Twelfth Avenue amid feverish taphoid rumor
A fragmentary note describes Wim ruffling along Twelfth Avenue as feverish chatter about a taphoid spreads. The text lacks clear details, names, or dates to confirm events or outcomes.
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Wim
Twelfth Avenue
Cure Offered for Female Weakness by Nervura Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as a cure for female weakness and related symptoms. It cites Mrs. Amos V. Dell of Jersey City Heights as a testimonial, claiming renewed energy after use and urging readers to consult Dr. Greene at 148 State Street, Chicago, free of charge.
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Keene
Nervara
Lefcorrhan
Dr Greene
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Schidbert Glee Club
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Mniperse
Afer
Schubert Glee Club
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Apostle of Sunshine
Non Wallits
New Jersey
Wallits
Beecher
Gough
Wallite
Harper House
Rackshood
Posey
Augustana College Lyceum
San Francisco
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Truisville
Force of Men
Wwe
Furst
Seca
MR. Johnson
Labor Congress
Cape Stooge
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Conor
Iowa
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Pamerson
Cook
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Farmer
Ghven Tia
Avure
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Ormes
Mary Bill MO
Ndahl
28Th Ave
Illinois
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Parker
Chichester
H. T. Moss
Third Avenue
Moline, Ill
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Boston
J. E. Rankin, M.D
Riverside
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Bigabeth Bensemberg
Cutrix
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