New Hall Dedication Marks German Turners’ Return to Fourteenth Street
A fourteenth street and sixth avenue hall in Davenport hosts a formal dedication ceremony by Turners from Davenport Rock Island and Moline. Speakers in German and English praise fitness, patriotism, and the German American turnverein movement while noting historical links to Father Jahn and the spread of gymnastics in public schools and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
C.-G Society
Red Peters
iHselvoeht
Wan
Dohin
John Hoel
Henry Ettandt
John Fl
Jasper Mayers Swensson Owas
Rock Island
Won Meese
Meese
Anette
Nave
German Societies and Gymnastics Spread in Moline
The article traces early German societies in Moline including Concordia Germania and Möhneturnverein, noting founders Pens Gareun and Charles Fischer, their consolidation into the Concordia Germania Verein, and the entry of gymnastic training into public schools in 1889 led by Dr. Westerberg and Prof. Oppenheimer. It describes district affiliations, property value, and three turnfests held in 1876, 1886, and 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.G. Society
Central Illinois
Westerberg
Molme
Oppenheimer
Gymnastics Flourish in Moline Schools Boosting Youth Fitness
Gym classes have become mandatory through the eighth grade and high school in Moline, with 2 000 pupils benefiting. Prof Oppenheimer adds wand drill club swinging and apparatus, while the high school houses dedicated gym space. The Concordia society, once in Nourse hall, moves from Second Avenue to build on Fifteenth Street as their program gains prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turners of
Moline
Todd
Wtaanastum
Ams Pidda
Prof. Oppenheimer
Chicago
Ino Turnbezirk
Gottsehe
Hooneche
David Watter
Jeong Dubuqee
Caroline Woltmann
Nent
Fifteenth Street
Concordia Society
Nourse Hall
Second Avenue
Sixteenth and
Seventeenth Streets
Osborn Row
Football Frame of Mind Lecture Sparks Controversy
Mr Henry Latchford addressed high school students this morning and criticized what he called the football frame of mind. He urged respect for all and condemned cruelty toward women and the elderly, stating such behavior is criminal. He plans to lecture again tomorrow on The Influence of Gladstone Upon His Century. Tickets available at Clendenin and Carlson stores and at the church door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Latchford
Othe High School
Nuvson
Aia Strgeet
Boas
Firat
Latchford
Episcopal Church
Gladstone
Clendenin and Carlson
Paving Plan for Streets and Avenues in Circulated Petition
A circulating petition seeks to pave Fifth through Twelfth Avenues and Seventh through Fifteenth Streets in Moline. Large property owners led by William Butterworth of Deere & Co back the project and expect to secure funds. Gustaf Swensson and Theald among others have shown willingness to pave, with support from the Swedish Lutheran church group.
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Moline
Fifth Avenue
Twelfth Avenue
Seventh
Fifteenth
William Butterworth
Deere & Co
Sixth Avenue
Twelfth
Fifteenth Streets
Seventh Avenue
Eleventh Avenue
City Hospital
Twelfth Street
Eighth Street
Ninth Street
Penath Street
Eleventh Street
Listh Avenue
Pwelfth Street
Gustaf Swensson
Cow
Theald
Dr Seat
Pia
Menal
Aes
Mauzy Retires From Moline Warren Co
Kh TL Mauss resigns from his post at the Moline Warren Co and will move to California with his family by December 1. The change follows Mr Mauss long service as secretary and purchasing agent with the firm. His plans for the future are not yet definite.
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Kh TL
Mauss
Tias
Moline
Warren Cols
Cablrfornuin
Mituza
Hiss Stech
Pain
Vegas
Morris Roncubeth
Mauss Stell
Itas
Moon
Meo Miay
Waron Company
Walter Rosenfield
Morris Rosenthal
Anti-Saloon Crusade Forms In Sixth Ward Meeting
An anti-saloon crusade group convened at the Art Gallery on Saturday evening to organize opposition in the Sixth ward. Clarence Trevor was elected president with W. L. Stange as secretary and J. W. Atkinson as treasurer. a two-name executive committee will join them to intensify the campaign. The group vows a heated fight against saloon influence amid backlash over a saloon planned to open in Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Gallery
Clarence Trevor
W. L. Stange
J. W. Atkinson
Wagner
Grain-O: A Nourishing Tea Substitute For Children
A short health note promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children. Marketed as a nourishing grain drink, Grain-O costs about one fourth the price of coffee and is sold by grocers in 15 and 25 cent sizes.
Labor Congress Discusses Wages and Union Tactics
At a regular Tri-City Labor Congress meeting Samuel Pascoe outlined current wage issues and the plight of immme workers. The body urged 5,000 circulars listing non union and union operators to be circulated across Davenport and Moline to deter patronage of non union firms. Davenport members proposed leaving the congress to form a Davenport compression to operate separately. Moline delegates plan a local compression linked to Tri-City beds and push for labor lectures and a congress organ to cover seal matters. The ideas were sent to a committee for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Pascoe
Mineworkers’ Union
Congress
Pascoe
Conress
Davenport
J W Welsenbach
Poetice
Tricity
Moline
Moline Nies
Ao Moline
Barnard for Mayor Booming Amid Early Campaign Talk
A strong push for A. Tarnard as the people's candidate for mayor is under way. The movement hopes to gain momentum as spring approaches, though premature optimism faces cooling doubts.
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A. Tarnard
Oralle's Sheriff Appoints Local Assistants
Sheriff-elect Oralle selected aides including George Heider of Moline as deputy Frank Larson of Rock Island Sixth ward as turnkey Dr J F Myers jail physician Frank Andrews of Rock Island Third ward as bailiff Joseph A Gettemy bailiff for Moline E F E Reynolds bailiff for the lower county R B Olmsted of Milan bailiff for that town. Upper end bailiff not yet named. Col Kitilsen not an applicant for deputyship. Appointments praised as retaining experienced staff to run the office. Heider described as active Republican and union member. Andrews a machinist. Larson longtime foreman at Rock Island Lumber Co.
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Oralle
George Heider
Moline
Frank Larson
Rock Island
Turnkey
J. F. Myers
Frank Andrews
Joseph A. Gettemy
E. F E. Reynolds
R. B. Olmsted
Milan
Col. Kittilsen
Valle
Iron Smolders' Union
Rock Island Union
Andrews
Comnplinter
Alederman
Larson
Twenty-Sixth
Rock Island Lumber Cols
Expensive Fuel and a Missing Paper Money Cache
In Wirkwood a businessman Da Ho failroll faced a $3000 loss after his 600 bills prepared for Hay cattle were burned in a hotel room fire. Laird, absent momentarily, had his daughter tidy the room and toss the pile with other papers into the fire, leaving nothing but ashes of a supposed fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirkwood
Mero Laird
St. Laws
Little Pimples Turn to Cancer
A testimonial claims cancer can originate from blood taint and appear as pimples. It describes a patient who, after ineffective treatment, used 8. 8. 8 with improvement and ten years of remission, attributed to the remedy.
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R.F. Williams
Gillsburg
Miss
Police Chief Endorses Dr Greene Nervura Remedy
New Bedford chief Henry W Mason testifies to the effectiveness of Dr Greene Nervura in treating nervous weakness prostration rheumatism and related ailments. He notes a personal friend benefited and urges readers to seek free consultations at 14 State Street Chicago stating the physician’s wide reputed success.
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Henry W. Mason
New Bedford
Mass
Dr. Greene
Henry W. Masons
Greene
State Street
Chicago
Tnl
Rubbers Free Celebrate Our Seventh Anniversary
A local shoe store marks its seventh anniversary by offering a free pair of rubbers with every shoe purchase from November 14 to 19. The offer applies to all customers and emphasizes quality and transparent pricing.
Open Wed and Sat Evenings at 307 20th St Rock Island
Local listing notes access for a property at 307 20th Street Rock Island with visiting hours on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. The entry provides no further details about the sale lease or property type.
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20Th ST
Rock Island
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Father John
Botan
Friedrich Lardwag Jahni
Berlin
Germany
Stl
Tahn
Patriatmar
America
United States
Turner Wathering
Turners
J.C. Preese
Brooklyn
Vrape
Esten
Kezema
C. G. Turnverein
Eerie Society
Pens Gareun
Charles Fischer
Grecorre
Dimes
Thrat
Germain
Concordia-Germania
Linth Avenue
Mohneturnvereim
Isonet
Ed Wwgest
CWG Society
Dame Comgecordia
Goermenin
Secon
Turaseres
Concordia Gertoania Turnsverein
Moline Turnvereon
Turnered
Minsissippi
Cntignverein
Moline Turnverein
Turner Band
T. Mauzy
the Labor Congress
Labor Literary Bureau
Boom
People's Ticket
Hood
Hazel
Murs
J. Mryrxx
Bateman Street
Galesburg
Illinois
Sparilla
Kirkwood
S.S
Swift's
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Georgia
Police
Dolly Bros
H. T. Moss
Third Avenue
Moline, II
New York
Riraics Coimocas
THE
Union Label
W. L. Douglas
J. B. Lewis
W. C. Loptien’s
One Price Shoe Store
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