Vision on the Hartford shores comforts Peyton in hospital
Boy Peyton awakens in a shore house after concussion aboard the Hartford. He recalls Mary Annan and battles, recognizing his mother and brother as doctors and family surround him. Dr Venosste notes recovery hinges on avoiding further shock, while Peyton’s mind slowly clears after the reunion with Mary Annan.
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Boyd L Peyton
Mary Annan
Hartford
Mary Anna
Tennessee
Inensacola
Hspital
Mobile
Willis
Venosste
Enossie
Peyton
Mary Annan Forgives Boyd Peyton and Reunites
In a wartime home scene, Boyd Peyton, recovering in uniform, seeks forgiveness from Mary Annan. She, thin and frail yet hopeful, declares love and acceptance, breaking his doubt. The couple ready themselves for a future together as Mary Annan passes peacefully, their bond restored.
Inventor Knapp Builds Clam Shell Gathering Machine
Captain Oscar F. Knapp of Osceola Wisconsin has perfected and patented a dredge like device to collect clam shells. The machine uses a reversible basket with a hinged toothed scoop and sand separating slats and is operated by a steam derrick. Knapp says it can harvest up to eighteen tons of shells daily and notes rising prices from six to twenty dollars per ton. Pearl industry remarks highlight Mississippi River pearls selling for high prices and the growing clam fishing business along the river.
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Oscar F. Knapp
Osceola
Wis
St. Croix
Mississippi
Altho
Knapp
NUN WEDS CLINTON CARPENTER AFTER ELOPEMENT
Sister Mary Louise once a nun at St. Agnes Omaha eloped with Edward Johnson of ClintonNebraska. They wed after meeting at O Connor Nebraska and now reside in Clinton. The groom is a carpenter noted for his good habits and the wife has adapted to life outside the convent.
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Clinton
Edward Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Mary Louise
Omaha
Mr. Johnson
O'Connor
Neb
St. Agnes’ Convent
Mrs. Johnson
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Inauguration of Public Kindergarten Sees 184 Enrolled
Six schools operate with Ericsson waiting for completion to add a seventh. Enrollment reaches 184 at opening, with Willard and Lincoln showing strong numbers and plans for more as Ericsson opens. Miss Minnie George oversees the program across locations while daily hours run 9 am to 12 pm.
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Willard
Ericsson
Anthony
Irving
Oive Bornholdt
Industrial Hall
Washington
Gertrude Kerr
Congregational Church
Attedance
Grant
Mary Wilson
Olivet Chapel
Lincoln
Susan Walker
Frances Reid
Garfield
Florence White
Minnie George
Soldier lies on rocks eight hours after fall at dam
Samuel A. Hopkins, a private at Rock Island Arsenal, fell from the dam while crossing the bulkhead. He lay on the rocks for eight hours with a severe leg laceration and a sprained ankle before a passerby summoned help and he was taken to the Arsenal hospital.
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Samuel A. Hopkins
Rock Island Arsenal
Hopkins
Rock Island
Arsenal Hospital
Pain's Ancient Rome Show Brings Losses to Rock Island Merchants
Rain and cold kept crowds away reducing receipts by about $1,200 from Pain's Ancient Rome production. Merchants had guaranteed $500, but only $250 was collected at the gate. The $5,000 gate target was not reached, delaying profit and leaving $1,600 in subscriptions unpaid. Naval Reserves and Company A earned $136 as supers for the performance.
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Rock Island
Pain
Ancient Rome
Ball Park
Naval Reserves and Company A
Mrs Barber Drops Divorce Plea and Reunites
Mrs A P Barber withdraws divorce and other proceedings against Maine l ower Barber and they resume living together. A stipulation to dismiss the suit is filed, asking dissolution of injunctions on Barber’s property and on Moline banks deposits. Mrs Mary Russell sues Levi L Russell for divorce over alleged drunkenness. married in Rock Island nine years ago.
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A. P. Barber
Maine
Circuit
Gamble
Barber
Master-in- Chancery
Moline Banks
Mary Rusell
Oakleaf
Levi L. Russell
Rock Island
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertisement
For over sixty years this remedy claims to ease teething pain in children. It soothes the child softens the gums and reportedly cures wind colic and diarrhea. A 50-cent bottle sold by druggists worldwide with the instruction to ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
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Mrs. Winslow
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Sickly Children
Advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders used by a nurse at a Children's Home in New York. Claims to break up colds in 24 hours, cure feverishness, headache, stomach troubles, teething disorders and destroy worms. Sold by druggists for 250. Free sample by mail from Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, New York.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
A Certain Cure for Chilblains Ad Teases Foot-Ease
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for chilblains frostbites damp and swollen feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
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Allen
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