Three Mills Remain in Upper Mississippi Valley
Davenport mill of Mueller Lumber Co to stop next spring ending four decades of Mueller lumber operations in the upper Mississippi valley. Only Burlington Lumber Co at Burlington, Tabor Lumber Co at Keokuk, and a Dubuque mill continue.
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Three Clites
Mississippi Valley
Mueller Lumber Co
Davenport
W C Mueller
Weyerhaueser & Denkmanne
Paw
Upper
Burlington Lumber C'o
Tabor Lumber Co
Keokuk
Dubuque
Printer’s Secret Romance Delivers a Page Themed Confession
In a playful exchange the lover declares devotion and a future together while the maiden gives consent to press ahead. The dialogue hints at a collision of romance and publishing where the form is ready and love is justified.
Galesburg Mails Solids to New Stock Company
The Erewing Mail of Galesburg sells its plant to a new stock company for about 60000 dollars. Attorney Guy B. Hardy named editor replacing A. W. West. Hardy aims to run a republican paper that champions the people. Prof. R A Chandler to become business manager succeeding A O Londatrum.
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Guy. Hardy
A. Chandler
High @cheef
Galesburg
Guy B. Hardy
A. W. West
Hardy
Hardy & Welsh
Four Rainy Days Mark October Weather
October showed only four rainy days with total precipitation under one inch. The month averaged 62 degrees, one degree below long term norms, with highs to 84 and lows to 24. Wind mostly NW. lunar halos on mid and late month. storms on the first and third.
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Observer Shelter
Davenport
Printing Plant Site Chosen for Rock Island Office
Modern Woodman society has secured a site on Sixteenth street and Third avenue in Rock Island for a new printing plant. The 75 by 80 foot lot costs 39000 and is a block from the head office. A building costing 20000 to 30000 will house machinery worth about 25000 for a monthly edition of 902000 copies. About 20 new permanent jobs will be created and 60 seasonal workers. The move may increase Rock Island post office revenue about 1300 monthly.
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Woodman Society
Mig. Phillips
Sixteenth Street
Third Avenue
Rock Island
Elgin
Rock Island Post Office
First Savings Bank Life Insurance Company
Rock Island Industrial Commission
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup A Teething Cure
The notice promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a solution for teething pain, gum swelling, colic, and diarrhoea in children. It claims universal use by mothers, price per bottle, and wide druggist availability. It cites a guaranteed compliance under the food and drugs act with a serial number.
Accounts Accepted on Full Point Margin at Exchange
Accounts of 350 and upward accepted on full point margin with all trades executed on the New York and Consolidated Exchange. Addressed to J Fulton Rogers & Co LM Blow Kewlett wil-8-
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New York
Consolidated
J. Fulton ‘Rogers & Co
LM Blow Kewlett
Chandlerse Bank Assets Show Surplus Despite Bankruptcy Filing
Macomb banker C V Chandler and associate Mr Ines surrender to creditors in voluntary bankruptcy. Schedules filed in Peoria federal court detail four parties including Bank of Macomb and Bank of Colchester with assets listed at 400053 above liabilities. F W Brooks of Macomb named receiver.
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C. V Chandler
Macomb
Bank of Macomb
Bank of Colchester
Chandler
Peoria
T Imes
F W Brooks
Clara Chandler
Coal Prices Surge Amid 1907 Market Shifts
Historical report notes hard coal reaching new price highs with $9.50 per ton and soft coal at $3.765, driven by season demands and transport charges. Cord wood up to $6.75, rail transfer fees adding about 25 cents per cord. Timber scarcity and railroad costs push consumer prices higher.
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Burlington
Rock Island
Whiteside Farm Sold to Moliner
Jesse A. Cowley, owner of the Oriental Test Co., bought the eighty acre Whiteside farm in Joslin from D A Jones acting for Kansas City parties. The property includes a fine residence a store building and eighty acres of improved land with a grocery store already in the store. Price was 10000 dollars. Cowley plans to carry on the grocery business through a suitable installer.
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Jesse A. Cowley
The
Oriental Test Co
D. A. Jones
Kansas City
Whiteside Farm
Joslin
Cowley
Child Found Dead in Bed at Family Home
Four month old John Abram Anderberg was found dead in bed at 7 am at 2418 Eighteenth Street. Dr J M Wood attributed bronchial pneumonia to the cause, with death likely two hours prior. Coroner L V Eckhart declared no inquest needed and burial certificate issued.
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John Abram Anderberg
Eighteenth Street
J M Wood
L. V. Eckhart
Sophomore Banquet Enjoyed Without Incident at Harper House
The Augustana college sophomore class held its annual banquet Friday at the Harper House with 33 guests. E G Hogren acted as toastmaster and toasts covered topics from the past and future. An impromptu program followed with music, readings, and songs by the sophomore class. Freshmen monitored the hotel area but police presence kept mischief at bay.
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Augustana College
Harper House
Hogren
Berg Titterington
Edith Thulin
Jennie Nelson
Ida Swanson
Cora Tiegrep
Davenport Seeks Model Government by Commission
Davenport considers adopting a commission form of government modeled after Des Moines and Galveston to relieve upheaval from the multi law crusade. A petition seeks twenty five percent of mayoral voters to call a mass meeting and possible election on the change. If approved, the city charter would be amended to implement a three to seven member commission with merged legislative and executive powers.
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Davenport
Des Moines
Galveston
Texas
Saloon Closure Edicts Enforced by Rock Island Mayor
Rock Island Mayor H C Schaffer orders strict enforcement of saloon regulations by police. Saloons must close 12 midnight to 5 am, no gambling, no women allowed, and no music. Violators risk license revocation. no transfer or new license during the term. Chief Eckhart tasked with enforcement and accountability. John Deere Plow Co plans new six to seven story brick building on East Yamhill, Portland, at about $100,000. Prodigal Father humorous exchange ends with funeral cost remark.
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Hi C Schaffer
Rock Island
Eckhart
H. C. Schaffer
The
John Deere Plow Company
Portland, Ore
East Yamhill Street
Portland
Sisters of St. Mary Buy Renwick Property in Davenport
The Sisters of St. Mary purchased five acres of Davenport bluff land and the Renwick homestead for $25,000 to expand St. Katherine's school property. The expansion increases capacity from fifty to one hundred boarding pupils and eases dormitory and dining hall congestion.
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St. Katherine's School
Sisters of St. Mary
Renwick
Davenport Bluff
St. Katherine’s
Slim Winter Styles Supposed by Harmless Idiot’s Sister
A Pittsburg Post passage quotes a quirky exchange about fashion trends with a warning about slimming friends. The dialogue hints at social attitudes and humor surrounding winter styles and slender figures.
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Pittsburg Post
Stephens Named Chairman of National Association Exeutive Committee
J W Good vice president and Wm Butterworth member were elected to the National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers executive committee at the Old Point Comfort, Va convention. G A Stephens from Moline was honored as chairman with a pledge to push beneficial legislation and support for members while emphasizing vigor and hard work.
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J. W. Good
Wm Butterworth
A’ Stephens
National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers
Old Point Comfort
John W Good
Moline
G W Crampton
R B. Laurie
O. EB. Child
G. A Stephens
Stephens
Stephan
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Washington, D.C
Macomb Man
Mr. Chandler
Mr. Ines
Top Notch
Cordwood
Whiteside
Jesse Cowley
Dence
Anderberg
Hendrickson
Ryden
Gustafson
E. A. Swanson
Postera
Walu
Sophmores
Robert W Chambers
Chambers
Avenue
de Seussit
Puck
State Legislature
Schaffer
New Life Insurance Company
Carl Helpenstein
Charles McHugh
Otto Huber
Phil Mitchell
T F LaVelle
G L Eyster
H D. Mack
Robert Wagner
Paul Kersch
Walter Rosenfield
Fair
Been
National Association
Mr. Stephens
Inter Ocean
Inter-Ocean
Associated Press
New York Sun
New York World
Sabecribe
Moline Nesten-Dispaivch
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