Spelling Match Sparks Local Controversy and Notes
A fragmented letter to The Review from Moline discusses a spelling contest with Worcester’s dictionary, cites mixed reactions, and lists words tested. It mentions participants Miss Ada Shoonabuer and others, the goal of using Webster’s or Worcester’s reference, and local calls for an independent collector candidacy with fund allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Anmines
Tis
CC Dentenin
Ada Shooambuer
Worcester
I. Gregoly
M. Pos
Christy
Specimen Brick Letter Appeals for Subscriptions
A readers letter from Mass March 1875 asks The Review to start sending The Marine Review promptly. The writer explains payment will follow in about 38 weeks, mentions relatives in Moline and Watertown, and requests samples for non-subscribers while urging neighbors to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Mareh Std
Reiter
Stevinn
Ufrech Island County
Rock Island Union
The
Marine Review
Murine
Moline
Watertown
Righ
Friends of
Tak Review
Local Breezes and City News Ripple Through Quad Cities
A digest of notices from Davenport to Moline highlights marches toward mayoral debates, calico balls, and suffrage groups. It reports on taxes, property sales, new constructions, a Rock Island ferry pause, a smallpox case, political passages, theater plans, and Arsenal funding with local civic chatter and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margraf & Epp's
Rock Island
Personal Paragraphs and Local Notes From Moline
A round of society items from Moline notes several residents: Mrs C P Ryder travels to Connecticut for summer, J B Hawley is listed as attorney, J S Gillmore confined at home, and hints of temperance politics. Other updates include Miss Jennie Ryder visiting Lake Forest, Mrs Maret performing East Lynne, and various local business and civic mentions with several moves and illnesses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Flagler
Rock Island Arsenal
Isabella Maret
Timm
East Lynne
C. P. Ryder
Connecticut
J.B. Hawley
Jennie Ryder
Moline
Lake Forest
Grace Gould
Maret
Mr. Collins
Corsets and Gloves Sold Cheap at H J Hall’s
At H J Hall’s store a splendid 18 bone French woven corset is offered for 50 cents down from a dollar. Thompson’s glove corset bundles also appear at 81.50, described as the cheapest value yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Hall
Thompson
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Geo. W. Pratt
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Main Street
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Washington, N. J
Administratrix’ Sale
Rock Island County
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Rork Island
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Ozborne
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Rodman Ave
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iJubo L. Mutley
Bert
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Ag College
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City Undertaker
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Lyndor
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Wige’s Floral Guide
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Rochester
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Gaar
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Washington
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Janey
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