Rock Island Sergeant Returns from Cuba Hospitalized
Quartermaster-Sergeant Harry Lee Kerr of Company F arrives from Fortress Monroe with fever after service in Porto Rico and Cuba. He describes harsh conditions at Guan tanamo and on the march, notes missing shoes and scarce air, and recalls souvenirs from his unit. He expects not to rejoin the Sixth regiment.
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Harry Lee Kerr
Fortress Monroe
Army Hospital
Thirty Eighth Street
Rock Island
Cuba
Porto Rico
Ponce
States
Clendenin
Gaslord
Fred Berglund
Gaylord
Porto Riega
Columbia
Lampasas
Kerr
Company F
Guantanamo Bay
U. S
Santiago
Sonveniers
Washington
Monmouth
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Stomach Trouble
A Makanda Illinois resident describes severe stomach pain with loss of appetite. After reading a newspaper testimonial she used Hood's Sarsaparilla, began to improve within half a bottle, finished four bottles, and was cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Governor Tanner backs Shaffner amid Illinois naval reserve rift
Governor Tanner expresses support for Shaffner as captain of the Illinois naval militia. He warns the homeward Illinois naval reserves may be discharged from state service if they refuse to recognize the appointee. Officials expect conflict as the governor plans to stand by Shaffner.
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Tanner
Uncle Sam
Chicago Evening Post
Illinois
Navy
M. Shaffner
Illinois Naval Militia
Shaffner
Ilinois Naval Reserve Association
Frightened Passengers on Car Meet White Horse on Track
Passengers traveling from Watch Tower to Rock Island witnessed a white horse on the track near Cemetery Station. The motorneer could not stop in time. the horse calmly moved away as the car lurched and the dashboard bent. The incident ended in laughter as the crew continued to Rock Island.
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Neer
Rock Island
Anxious Wife Seeks Missing Husband in Moline
Attorney R R Hewitt of Beards town writes Chief of Police in Moline asking for information on A M May who left his wife to find work. May sent $10 and directed her to move to Moline, then changed plans. Police have no knowledge of his location. Also, George Ridgely faces burglary charges in Rock Island after alleged installment debt disputes. He appeared before Magistrate Webb and was bound over to the circuit court.
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R. R. Hewitt
Beardstown
Moline
A. M. May
N. B
San Gant
George Ridgely
Eclipse Installment Co
Rock Island
Lving
Webb
Morris Johnson
Ridgely
Johnson
Fifth preliminary in Rock Island golf handicap contest
The Rock Island Arsenal hosted the fifth preliminary round of the ladies handicap cap golf tournament on Saturday with results from the day announced.
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Rock Island Arsenal
Hartzell couple mark eighty eight years of life
Michel Hartzell celebrated his eighty first birthday last Sunday while Mrs. Hartzell reached eighty two. The couple, long among local settlers, have outlived many peers and may live as long as the remaining elder residents. Only one or two of the old settlers are older.
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Michel Hartzell
Mrs Benson and Mrs Wederstrom Return From Indiana Visit
Mrs L J Benson and Mrs Sarah J P Wederstrom of 1424 Seventeenth Street arrived home Saturday at Larensburg Indiana after a seven week visit with relatives and friends.
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L. J. Benson
Sarah J. P. Wederstrom
Larensburg
Ind
Opera House Scheme Promoted For City by McClure and Wolf
Frank P. McClure and architect William Wolf arrived to gauge citizen and business interest in building an opera house to replace the burned Auditorium. McClure would fund a Canton model with guarantees from locals for opening night seats and subsequent construction costs, proposing a four or five story building valued at $35,000 with a $5,000 guarantee, and local investors may take over if viable. A meeting of business men is planned to discuss the proposal.
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Frank P. McClure
William Wolf
Galesburg
McClure
Canton Opera House
Moline
Canton
Letter on Porto Rico wages and free coinage argument
A letter from Harry Hankinson of Sterling contrasts Puerto Rico labor wages with U S levels. It cites acre work on sugar cane paying a dollar, making 25 cents a day in effect, and notes children often naked due to poverty. The writer argues free coinage did not raise wages in other 16 to 1 regions.
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Porto Rico
Harry Hankinson
Sterling
Acre
Moline
Sailor John Ammerman Returns Home After War
John Ammerman arrives home to visit family after serving as a sailor aboard the Yosemite cruiser. He served with naval volunteers and leaves with an honorable discharge. He plans a few weeks with relatives before returning to Ann Arbor.
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John Ammerman
Yosemite
Naval Volunteers
Ann Arbor
Mr and Mrs JY Jes Eastman Retire From The West
Mr and Mrs JY Jes Eastman and their daughter have retired from the western region. The notice notes their departure and reflects on a new chapter after years of service.
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JY. Jes ~ Eastman
West
Aristic Homes Convenient Plans at Moderate Cost
A design for a no brick suburban residence with ample grounds and sturdy refined details. First floor features four rooms plus hall and vestibule, bay windows, fireplace in sitting room, dining room with fireplace, pantry and kitchen with back stairs. Second floor has four bedrooms and bath, attic storage. stone foundation, brick superstructure, hot water heat. total cost $3500 to $4000.
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Harry Kerr
Hood's
Rasnc
Governor Tanner
Golf
C. P. Skinner
Gilman
B. Chambers
Fr. Blunt
FE. Gilman
F. Mixter
W. H. Martin
W. S. Pierce
J. Q. Horney
Payite
Poreh
Sefeheny
Ember
Seeere House
Sherwin- Williams Co
Sherwin-Williams CO
Canal Street
Cleveland
Washington Street
New York
Paint and Color Makers
Stewart Avenue
Chicago
St. Antoine Street
Montresh
Wm. Clendenin
Luzerne County
Pennsylvania
Orion
Arpans Chemigal Company
Sprucetreet
Avecsz Ts
Davenfort
Iowa
J. B. Walsh
St. Anthony's Hospit
McCollough
West 3d Street
Davenport
Columbus
Rao
The
Cosier
Homeseekers
Nebraska
Northwest
A.u Av
C. B&q
P. S. Eustis
Mississippi
Omaha
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