Democratic county convention in Rock Island approves slate
The Rock Island county meeting led by J S Drake nominated a Democratic ticket for county offices including circuit clerk and state’s attorney. Delegates to the state convention in Springfield were chosen, with a mix of endorsements and informal ballots.
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J.S. ‘Drake
The
Rock Island Argus
Springfeld
Argus
Kenworthy
Herbert
Buford
Rock Island
D. W. Dimock
Moline
Terkert
Cihcuit
P. O'Mara
Springfield
J.T. Kenworthy
Ro M Greall
J. Winans
G. M Dix
Madison Rowles
J.A. Boyer
DW. Gould
Walter Trumbull
Bob Buford
Meader
J.s. Drake
August Timm
August Stuesing
Reform
Tildricks
Hendon
Danforth
Abell
Piper
Win Beardslee
Frank Shreder
theArgus
Mr. Abell
D. W
Fred. Calkins
Brother Calkins
Silvia
David Kelso
Lucius Wells
Wm. Beardslee
Arytus
Nomed
D. W. Gould
Fritz Gottsehe
Frank Schrieder
Fred Calk
Fr. G. Bokman
Timni
T. F. Borchers
Baptist Church
Massachusetts
Green Mountains
Vermont
Starring
Rock Island Arsenal
Omaha
Slippery Sam
Davenport
Abell, Calkins & Co
Tilden
Dunham
Geneseo
Murphy
Geo. H. Parker
J. S. Drake
Slamston
Timm
Lewis
Henry Fairclough
Parker
Dun
Drake
Harry Abell
Fairclough
Bokm
Postmaster notices new 1876 mail rate for newspapers
Postmaster Wells received a notice from the postmaster general outlining the 1876 rate changes for newspapers and magazines. Under the amended rule, ordinary newspapers pay one cent per two ounces, larger dailies two cents, and monthlies five cents, with full prepayment required. The note describes penalties for unpaid postage and cites public meetings and political contention in Moline and Rock Island.
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Wells
Harper's Weekly
Scientific American
Harper's
Scribner’s
Nebraska’s Bread Basket Brightens Despite falsehoods
The article proclaims Nebraska as a banner bread-raising state with strong crops. It notes last year’s fair wheat and premier corn, and this year’s wheat barley oats and corn in southern Nebraska promise leadership. It predicts rising land prices similar to Illinois and Iowa.
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E. C. Barnard
Entrikin & Moore
Entrikin
John T. Browning
Moore
J. B. Davison
Illinois and
Iowa Central District Medical Association
Davenport
Gazette
Galesburg
Ellen Nourse
Nellie
Frank
Moline
Wisconsin
Mercury
Gould & Schultheis
McKey & Bros
Janesville
Wis
Atore
Nebraska
Illinois
Iowa
Local Bank Statement Recount in Rochsland County
A questioned bank statement fragment shows an account balance of 825 987 50 and mentions Charles Remenway as cashier with sworn affirmation before a notary on July 15, year unclear. The legible marks reference directors and a protective seal.
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Illinois
Rock Leland
Gilmore
Gillmore
M Gould
Tllingois
Rochsland
Charles F.remenway
Charles Follemlnway
Isvo
Wood Entriain
Maline Market Weekly Prices and Goods List
A historical grocery list corrected weekly by Margraf and Epp and KR L Brown. Items include coffee, sugar, spices, soap, cheese, canned fruits, dried fruit, potatoes, tobacco, butter, dried apples, grain flour and feed, hay, mill feed, meats and game, and lumber with varied per unit prices and stock notes. The page showcases a dense catalog of commodities with mixed spellings and OCR inconsistencies.
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Margraf & Epp
Ria
Java
Sagar
Cuba
Yeluwe
Isk
Japan
KR L Brown
C. F. Grantz
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J. T. Kenworthy
R. Grennell
Cordova
State's Attorney
Sharp Silvis
Hampton
J. T. Lenworthy
Andrew Donaldson
K. M. Grenell
KE. P. Feaster
R. Porter
W. Dimock
John Schall
Jesse Maxiwell
Geo. Hilliard
Robert Russ
Sam Seagy
Aug. Huesing
Madison Bowles
G. M. Dickson
Lewis Wilson
RK. M. Grenell
B D. Buford
Win. Beardsles
W. D. Webber
Mark Hoberg
James McBurney
T. McElhemne
J. R. Johnston
J. T Kenworthy
Thos. Kerr
John Dickson
Shipman Elvis
Donaldson
J.G. Parmenter
F. J. Whitney
KR. M. Grenell
James N. Tyner
Sam and Sharp
Clendenin & Martin’s
Reese’s Hall
the Argus
Union
Dimock, Gould & Co
Moline Review
Kerns & Smith
David O. Reid
Deere & Co
Oliver Johnson
Stedman Avenue
Yeager
Deere
Clendenin & Martin's
Reese's Hall
First National
Moline Nation Banks
Rock River
Clinton-Seth Brilga Company
Clinton
Clinton Bridge Company
Rapids City
Tit Rev Ifw
D. W. Sickels & Co
Gould & Hyde
Sickels
Moline Fire Department
Sterling
Drita Nelgon
Board of Supervisors
Joslyn Station
Zuma
Aldrich
Henry County
Cook
George Immell
Sanders
Immell Baving
Port Byron
Sam
Wheeler
Sampton
Grand Lodge
Harmony Lodge
Vicksburg Herald of the 11Th
St. Louis
New Orleans
J. B. McFarlan
Mount Vernon
Rock Island Athletic Club
Review
Confederacy
Robertson
Lee Rogers
Wastewart
Vaughn
Ben Long
Clendenin & Martin
Sylvan Boat Club
Aguminates
C.A. Waterman
Frank W. Gould
Cartasia
Martin
Rue
J. W. Morey
Morey
Eugene Lews
Moline, Ill
John Schofield
John Deere
Francis Schofield
First National Bank
Jane
U. S
U.S
Natioital Bank
J M Gocth
Jonathan Hountoon
J S Keaton
Main Street
Chicago
Chilldren
Ile
Price Wcta
Price 45
West Illinois Street
Rock Island House
Joseph Rothschild
Moline National Bank
Whiuel
Choorden
Ee & OS
National Bank
Bankers
Hp W Witkhelook
Bk Hewesvwas
Ler Peur
Anstiocn
Ring
Sparta
J McClore & Co
Druvgisty
Elin
Front Sts
Cincinnati
J. B. Rosh & CO
Dey St
New York City
Maline Market
Grocertes
Keator & Son
Castoria
Cross
Pitcher
J. B. Rose & Co
Reese
Railroads
Rock Island & Pacific
Molinee
Byron Junce
Western Union
East
Moline Woeesb
Watertown
Nort South
Aare
Cliff
Aviinoneee Branch
Aviinoneee Branch. 5.10Pm 8 Mam Bock. Island. Ei
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Spe Byrne
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Mr Sue
Cutcaco
Y Sen
Jeane
Margraf & Schultheis
Edwin B. Knox
City Undertaker
Rodman Avenue
P. C
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Ann Am
Henryk
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