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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1875
Page
3
Correspondent reports rapid growth in Rapids City including a new school building, coal mines, and a depot push. Port Byron politics pivot on incorporation while local industry beds—mills, gas, grocers—grow. a divorce suit and tax debates also feature in the county update.
The Davenport Gazette accuses the Argus of manipulating politics on the Illinois side as it targets Henry C. Cleaveland the Republican nominee for county treasurer. It claims the Argus aims to mislead workers and force Porter the Independent into Democratic alignment with Danforth, while warning Republican laborers not to be duped by copperhead tactics.
A brief notice states glass and putty are needed to replace broken window panes at Clendenin and Martin's before the cold weather sets in.
The record shows enrollment and attendance figures including average daily attendance, percent attendance, and tardiness. It lists teacher tardiness, hours lost by teachers, visitor counts, corporal punishment, and pupils excused, though many data points are incomplete or missing.
The Rock Island Argus accuses Cleaveland of diverting money from the town collector role, claims excess commissions, and charges improper conduct while noting books were adjusted and receipts full. It charges the Argus politicizes and misrepresents the Republican candidate, while praising Porter and detailing local business and civic items in Moline and Davenport areas.
Regular city council session planned for next Monday evening. Various items include river level at two feet five inches, land purchases in Stewart's Bluff, and local business notices. Includes election appeals, theater and lecture plans, and community updates across Davenport and Moline.
Market report for Moline with prices on corn oats and hay, soft and hard coal, beans and fruit. includes notes on grain and produce values, lumber prices by local dealers, and price corrections by Waters Fliat Grantz Kentor. Tables show per bushel and per ton values and drift in date October 2, 1875.
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