Milan Review merges with The Moline Review
The Milan Journal and The Moline Review consolidate under one publication. A.Gilmore announces larger circulation and ad value, with changes in content and extensive county news coverage. Readers may report local items to boost the merged paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan Journal
Moline Review
A. Gilmore
Tit Review
Tim Review
Review
County News
Mercer and Henry
Moline
Milan
Rock Island
Davenport
Ournal
Mercer and
Henry
Journal
Consolidated Paper
The Lumber Mills Visit and Production Report
The Lumber Mills of J. S. Keator & Son and Dimock Gould & Co. operate at full capacity, cutting about 100,000 ft of lumber daily. Much of the output is heavy timber for railroad bridge and culvert work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Keator & Son
Dimock, Gould & Co
The Jewsharp and a Humble Home Folly
A humorous editorial extols the jewsharp a small, affordable instrument and its simple playability for boys. It humorously suggests its surprising usefulness beyond common playthings while imagining a comically fraught home scene with a hired girl and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Israel
Sword Presentations Mark Civic Military Respect
Reports of sword presentations to Max Clendenin and Lieut. Fred Savage at Armory Hall highlight civilian support for local troops. Capt. Bennett receives a sword from friends and delivers a modest address urging continued backing of Company B, 14th Battalion, L.N.G. The Fourth of July celebration proceeds with parades, picnics, and fireworks, while a bridge incident leads to arrests for riot and drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max. Clendenin
Fred Savage
Armory Hall
Capt. Bennett
Co. BR
Dr. Morey
Bennett
Shakespeare
L.N.G
Turners
Company
Sylvan Island
Morrison
Sylvan Boat Club
Dixon
Gilpin Moore
Wortman
Atkinson
Rock Island
John Sutherland
Jno. Smith
Billy
Thos, Burns
Billy King
Calaboose
Grover
Marshal Fish
Otto Carlson
Moline
Fishermen Camp Near Pinney Slough Reels In 28 Visitors
Four weeks ago last Wednesday W A Dart Dad Erickson Chas Long and Tom Birmingham camped near Pinney Slough with tents. Rainy first two weeks gave way to sunfish bites and plenty of provender. Twenty eight visitors registered, all leaving pleased with fish and hospitality.
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Wenesday
W. A. Dart
Dad Erickson
Chas. Long
Tom Birmingham
Pinney Slough
Victorious Sylvans Sweep Senior Rowing Events
The Sylvans returned with boats strapped on a passenger coach and collected multiple awards. James R. Fleming won the senior single skull, and the senior four-oared race went to Peregoy, Lewis, Rosbrough and Coop ea. Other awards were distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvans
James R. Fleming
Sylvan
Peregoy
Lewis
Rosbrough
Coop ‘Ea
Distrib
Homes Wanted for Two Little Boys
Mr. Thos. Gaffney, after the loss of his wife, seeks pleasant permanent homes in the country for his two bright boys aged three and five. Prospective adopters may view the children with Mr. Sinnett at on Moline Avenue.
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Thos. Gaffney
Beehive Guard Tactics Amid Honey Heist and Stockrow Row
Tuesday night a thief raided a beekeeper’s hive prompting sharpening of hive swords and queen guardian duties. Disputes among Rock Island Paper Co stockholders persist with two annual meeting calls and rising litigation as a mill remains idle. Railroad official William Barr reports thefts of cash receipts as burglars break in again. no loot found.
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C. ¥. Dibbetn
Rock Island Paper Co
Hake’ Party
William Barr
New Bridge For Rock River Line Expansion
The extension of the double track from Colona to Genesco requires a new Rock River bridge placed slightly east of the current one due to a channel shift. After completion the old bridge will be removed and usable portions diverted to other projects.
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Colona
Genesco
Rock River
Macadam Work Progress On Moline Avenue West End
Residents welcome new road surface on Moline avenue with drains installed to carry away foul water. Sidewalks are being graded down and will be re laid with new plank by respective property owners. Some contract concerns noted about the broken macadam work.
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Moline Avenue
Thz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Local Department
the County Bible Society
Rock Island County Bible Society
Central Presbyterian Church
L’almer
Methodist Church
van Osdell
The
Baptist
Miller
Presbyterian Church of
Chilins
Methodist of Orion
Adair Cleasants
H.C Barnard
O. W.van Osdel
E. W. Spencer
J. W. Stark
J. H. Wilson
John W. Welch
F. H. Kaupke
J. McKee
John Deere
Robert Bannett
Wm. I. Gest
John Dickson
Rt. Crampton
E. H. Johnston
Chas. Titterington
J. W. Stewart
Stark
Dimock,Gould & Co
Prescott
Wm. Schroeder
Emil Schraeder
Chas. Diercks
Schraedax
Diercks
Rome
Pierce and
Holt
Albert Hill
Hill
Sullivan
Sunny Mirgraf
Mr. Schroeder
Mr. Margrat
Mr. M
Squire Grover
James Nill
Hillsdale
Creston
Ottumwa
Iowa
Rosser
Geneseo
Schroeder’s
Rock
Fifth Arugune
Taylor Trouse
M. Linehan
Patrick Mulligan
E. D. Nicholson
W. A
Co. B
Johny W. Gregg
P. Gregg
Money Order Department
Chicago
Gregg
Maj. Gregg
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