Spelling match ends in victory for Henry county
A large crowd from Moline traveled to Geneseo for a spelling contest. Henry county edges Moline 100 words to 96 after a late switch to Sander’s Speller. Prizes go to Mrs Wolcott and Mrs Holmes. U A O D discussed with details on two groves and charity aims.
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Moline
Everiet
Geneseo
Freeman's Hall
Weauillen
Velie
Henry County
Eades
Clendenin
Wolcott
Trotoes
Clealy
Sander
Holmes
Bryant
Controversy Over Land Between Moline and Rock Island
The Review notes a dispute over land within Moline town and Rock Island city limits tied to school district assessments. S. W. McMaster contested a delinquent school tax with Judge Guyer ruling for McMaster and Rock Island, prompting an appeal to the circuit court. Arsenal appropriations total 292 000 dollars across shop A F machinery and related works. Joe Duncan advertises ice cream parlors open for the season at reasonable prices.
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Moline
Rock Island
Moline Town
S. W. McMaster
Guyer
Connelly& McNeal
J. I. Browning
McMaster
Circuit Court
Joe Duncan
Victor scales prove accurate in Maquoketa test
Maquoketa Iowa city council arranged a thorough test of the Victor six ton scales against Fairbanks scales following claims of inaccuracy. A farmer committee weighed nails in kegs to determine variation and found the Victor scales accurate within fractions of a pound, concluding they are fully equal to the Fairbanks for large or small drafts.
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Maquoketa
Iowa
Jackson Sentinel
Current
Lyman Bates
James Edleman
Bailey Watts
Fairbanks
Fairbank’s Manufacturing Co
B. Watts
Watts
Fairbank
Columbia
LB. A. Watts
Within Co
U. S
Morse & TF
Victor
S. 3. Beebe
P. Morse
L. Bates
Decoration Day plans and concert events outlined
The article details Decoration Day preparations with committees for executive arrangements finance and marshal duties. It notes proposed oration by Judge Benson and choral and instrumental concerts led by Prof. Gregory, plus a schedule update and a future full program in The Review. It also reports on a Grasshopper Region note from the Moline Plow Company about hoppers affecting crops in Kansas City and surrounding areas.
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Moline Plow Company
Moline Plow Co
Barbner
Kansas City
Moline
Westport
Burtner
O. K
Local Brevities from Rapids City Chronicle
Emory Gunnell teaches in Rapids City. Decoration day plans swirl with local chatter as Morey’s Keator house drug store hawks white lead and summer goods. Community notices cover concerts, licensing shifts, river traffic and upcoming bridge repairs.
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Morey
Keater House
Morey’s
Keator House
Church Sociable in Frescoed Parlors
The Congregational society ladies have furnished three parlors with frescoing carpeting and gas fixtures costing about 100 dollars. They invite the public to a sociable this Friday evening with refreshments and an enjoyable profitable program.
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Gregory
Baker
Davison
James Atkinson
Frankie Sickel
Jennie King
A. M. Hubbard
Chas, Hubbard
W. T. Ball
Dr. Davison
Fred Corns
S. Kennedy
Congregational Church
Congregational Society
Black Hills expedition prep from Fort Laramie in doubt
The Black Hills geological exploring expedition plans to depart Fort Laramie around the 20th with Colonel Richard J. Dodge leading the escort and Mr Jenney making the geological observations. The text notes legal obstacles and uncertain timing.
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Black Hills
Fort Laramie
Richard J. Dodge
Mr. Jenney
Wonderful Success of Dr Boschee German Syrup
Three years after its US introduction Dr Boschee German Syrup is claimed to cure coughs severe colds throat and lung illnesses. About 800000 sample bottles are distributed yearly and nearly 1000 letters from druggists praise its sales and satisfaction. A 10 cent sample bottle is offered with regular 75 cent bottle.
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Boschee
United States
Germany
J. W. Morey
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