Levee Memorial Advancing in River Improvement Talks
Representative L. M Magill reports from New Orleans that northern and southern delegates united to push levee construction. The convention memorializes Congress for 20 million dollars to build Mississippi levees to the gulf and 2 million yearly for maintenance, with three southern senators and several congressmen pledging support. Rock Island, Henderson and Mercer counties back the effort to reclaim land along the river.
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Rock Island
Mercer
Henderson
L. M Magill
New Orleans
Stannard
St Lous
Congress
Missiissippi
Gulf
Magill
Barnard Buys Chicago Store and Office Building
H A Barnard completes a purchase of a Chicago property at the northeast corner of Lingis Street and Dearborn Avenue, 72 by 29 feet, with an encumbrance of 6 409. The sale, to Jay Jo Thompson, totals 150000 and is valued by assessors at 56900 and by the board of review at 50615.
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Barnard
Ecity
Chicago
Teo
Lingis Street
Dearborn Avenue
Wlinois Street
Jay Jo Thompson
Board of Review
Should Moline welcome a local brewery
The piece argues against establishing a brewery in Moline, contending it would boost saloon numbers, invite Davenport style vice, lower local morale, and deter manufacturers seeking good workers. It asserts public opinion and Dispatch stance oppose a brewery and foresee no local benefits.
Won't Husk Corn Even at Three Cents a Bushel
Farmers in Henry and Star counties offer three cents a bushel for corn but face a labor shortage. They expect 50 to 60 bushels per acre yet struggle to recruit enough workers as evenings pull farmers to the city and many remain unemployed.
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Ory &N
Davenport
Moline
Rock Island
Henry and
Star
Porto Rican oranges set to compete in American market
Porto Rico orange growers expect a big sale in the United States with Florida and California rivals. James Struthers notes Porto Rico’s upland valleys protect orchards from frost and hurricanes, promising a sunlit future. Coffee and cotton farming also grow, while sugar remains the main crop and diversification expands.
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Spain
St. James Botel du
Produce Commission
Porto Rico
Strucers
Florida
California
Peninsula
Atlantic States
San Juan
New York
Hudson River
Porto Rlco
Porto Etreo
Prinse
United States
Deperelsy Bo Soy
Tle
Minke
Arabia
Island
King Sugar
Rico
Ing
Lockout Benefits Granted to Idle Molders
The molders union announced lockout benefits from the national body for out of work implement factory workers who have not received pay for five months. The union rejected manufacturers proposals and said any future settlements must come from the producers. A strike committee meeting and a forthcoming public statement were reported.
Swedish Baptist Mutual Aid Association Annual Meeting
The local chapter of the Swedish Baptist Mutual Aid Association of America met in church parlors for its annual gathering. National Secretary John Berg attended and spoke on organizational growth and strong financial health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Baptist Mutual Aid Association of America
John Berg
Woodman Society Attains Majority in January
The Woodman Society reaches its majority as January records show the group achieving a threshold of influence. Members celebrate a milestone in leadership and status within the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodman Society
Urge Lodge Celebration Promotes Woodcraft Anniversary
Head Consul Talbot issues circular urging all 1000 Woodmen camps to observe January 5 1994 as a red letter day to celebrate the Modern Woodmen of America twenty first anniversary. Camps urged to form committees host speeches literary and musical programs and public events with joint installations where possible to boost membership and visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot
Jane
AR Talbot
Woodmen of America
Tod
St Anthony's Gains Bulk of the Rosenthal Estate
Judge Gest affirmed the master's findings in the Rosenthal will case. The late Peter Rosenthal left the bulk of his estate to St Anthony's hospital, after a joint will favored by Sophia Steitz was invalidated. The new will also favored St Anthony's with small bequests to St Mary's church, Charlie Rosenthal, and the Blochingers, with Fo W Blochinger named executor and trustee.
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Gest
Circuit Court
Entnkhin
Rosenthal
Peter Rosenthal
St Anthony's Hospital
Sophia Steitz
St Mary's Catholic Church
Charlies Rosenthal
B F
Mary Blochinger
Fo W Blochinger
Betante Blood Balm advertised as cure for blood and skin diseases
An advertisement touts Betante Blood Balm as a cure for ulcers eczema scrofula and other blood and skin diseases. It promises free trial and medical advice written from the Blood Balm Co Atlant and lists Battles Pharmacies in Maline as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Wil Eise
Evers
Battles Pharmacies
Divorce Docket Not a Fair Index of Modern Society
A Rock Island county official argues divorce filings reflect social issues rather than moral decay. He faulted sensational reporting, contrasted married life of the refined with alleged “submerged tenth” in poverty and ignorance, and urged uniform laws while noting enforcement limits.
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Newport
Rock Island County
Barat i
Doctors Offer Free Medical Services by Dr Horne Staff
The renowned Dr J Alvin Horne and their medical staff advertise advanced diagnosis and treatment for chronic nervous and organic diseases. They claim to cure difficult cases abandoned by others and offer free consultation examination and advice including X rays with minor surgeries free when needed.
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Alvin Horne
J. Alvin Horne
Horne
Walsh
Davenport
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L. M. Magill
North
Mississippi
Cairo
H. A. Barnard
Thacuen Brewery
Sella
Bec
Nothie
Poli
Dispatch
the Strike Committee of the
Mold
Ers
Swedish Baptist Mutual Aid Association
ST. Anthony's
Cuit Court
Dewend - Kuschmann
Third Avenue
Illinois
Mitchell & Lynde Building
Rock Island, Ill
J. Alvin Horne, M.D
Mitchell & Linde Building
J. E. Walsh
McCullough
Third Street
Iowa
Tias
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