Ried Elected Chairman of Rock Island Board
Daniel G. Reid was named chairman of the Rock Island railway board, succeeding R. R. Cable who planned to retire. Reid has long been connected with Moore brothers interests and United States Steel, and is among the nation's wealthiest men with an estimated fortune over 30 million dollars and income above 1 million annually.
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Daniel G. Ried
Rock Island
Daniel G. Reid
Rock Island Railway Company
R. R. Cable
Mr. Cable
Moore Brothers
Peoria
Reid
American Tinplate Company
United States Steel Corporation
Tinplate Company
Second National Bank
Hammond
Ind
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY CLAIM
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for a cold. It features a CHIA signature EH on each box.
American Named Papal Delegate Falconio Chosen for Washington Post
Mgr. Diomede Falconio, an Italian born cleric with long years in the United States and Canada, is appointed as apostolic delegate to the United States. He arrived in 1865, became a citizen in 1872, and has served in New York and Newfoundland before becoming archbishop of Acrenza and reportedly held a Canadian post since 1895. He is praised for his English fluency, scholarship, diplomacy, and alignment with American institutions.
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Rome
Mgr
Diomede Falconio
United States
Mer. Falconio
Cattaraugus County
N. Y
General Grant
Italy
Franciscan Order of
Friars Minor
St. Bonaventure’s College
Allegany
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
New York City
St. Anthony’s
Acrenza
Martinelli
Canada
Mgr. Falconio
Washington Post
Portrait of a man with no status in Missouri community
A visitor asks about his status in the Missouri community and a native replies he has none. He once ran a grocery at the Corners but was never kept in sight or given any visible standing.
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Missouri
State Teachers May Organize Union Over Low Pay
A Muscatine report notes teachers consider forming a union amid wage dissatisfaction. The State Federation of Labor plans steps to unite teachers, citing average female pay of 30.17 dollars monthly in 1902 and male wages rising to 43.46 dollars, with rural institutes attendance dropping.
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State Federation of Labor
Muscatine
Chicago
A. E. Holder
Des Moines
State Federation
Barrett
Dubuque County
Normal Institute
West Liberty Notes and Holiday Socials
West Liberty Indiana residents share holiday visits and local gatherings. Wick Smith and Hazel from Lone Tree are guests of J. W. Burge on West Fourth Street. Ed Creese of Davenport spent Sunday at home. Mrs A C Quier hosted Mrs Esther Harrison and daughter Cornelia, and Mrs Bell Taylor with son Raymond of Burlington for tea. A Norris couple hosted Christmas reunion. Maud Lane visiting her mother Rosana Lane. Deming family and Mrs Frivell with friends in Menlo. A P Lamborn of Muscatine in town. Masonic reunion drew many, with Rev N A McAulay of Wilton as speaker recounting Jerusalem trip. A plentiful spread.
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West Liberty
Wick Smith
Hazel
Lone Tree
J. W. Burge
West Fourth Street
Ed. Creese
Davenport
A. C. Quier
Esther Harrison
Cornelia
Muscatine
Lodge
N. A. McAulay
Wilton
Jerusalem
Year 1902 Marked by Corn Corners on Chicago Board
Phillips' Weekly Market Letter notes 1902 as a remarkable year on the Chicago board of trade with corners forming in every active month for cereals. It cites a short corn crop, high meat prices, and a July corn advance to high levels, followed by a December corn collapse attributed to opposition from the market powers and the local elevator crowd.
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Phillips
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Patten
Robbers Fail to Steal as Man Fights Back in Clinton
Joe Howard and three companions faced a hold up in their Clinton apartments on a Saturday night. Two robbers entered with pistols while another kept guard at the door. A hand to hand struggle left Howard with three bullet wounds and a scalp laceration. He lost $200 but saved $1.29 and two diamonds. The bandits fled after Howard kicked out a window and cried for help. Mercy hospital treks report on his condition, not yet fatal.
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Clinton
Iowa
Joe Howard
Chicago
Mercy Hospital
Howard
Local Patent Medicine Refund Guarantee Card
A list of signed guarantors offers refunds on Greene’s Warranted Syrup of Tarif for coughs and colds with a 50 cent bottle and a 25 cent bottle option. The agreement promises money back if unsatisfied, listing G. A. Riemcke along with N. B. Barkalow, Nesper & Co., Jno. J. Havercamp, J. Theo, and Keuchman as undersigned parties.
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Greene
G. A. Riemcke
N. B. Barkalow
Nesper & Co
Jno
J. Havercamp
J. Theo
Keuchman
Laxative Premo Quinine Tablets Refuse Cure Claim
A note states druggists decline refunds if Premo Quinine tablets fail to cure E. W. Groves on each box. The item highlights a consumer dispute over a remedy and refund policy.
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E. W. Grove
Unusual Opening Prayer At Mt. Pleasant News Office
The Mt. Pleasant News notes an odd practice in Michigan with a newspaper office open in the morning with prayer rather than the customary opening by the devil and closing by the sheriff.
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Michigan
Mt. Pleasant News
Girls Who Pine For Husbands Need to Spruce Up
A brief social note advises women seeking marriage to improve their appearance and demeanor. It frames personal grooming as a practical step toward social and romantic prospects.
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Uneeda
Hershey’s Gallery
E. Second St
J. Linn Hoopes
W. Secon
D. McCurdy
Second Street Grocer
Eaco Fiour
Witt
Thompson Bros
Mar. Martinelli
Westbrook
J. C. Coster
O.” Journal
West 2Nd Street
Susie W. Battey
Mira Hershey Lumber Co
Park Place
A. T. Austin
Mile North Island Church
Fruitland
V. Boatright
Booneville
Harragon Bros
Slouch Road
Reliance Loan Co
C. Peterson
West 7Th Street
Slough
Walnut St
Moter College
Chicago, IL
Slough Road
Wanteco
Hanston Warner
Burke Building
Seattle
Wash
Tra
Geo
Fis
Pris
Rialto
Chicago Evening Post
Chicago Evening Journal
Acyone
Muscatine Lumber & Box
East Second Street
Evening Journal
Itc
Society
F. Whitman
Sachem
F. A. Johnson
C. of P
Lo & PF
Prairie Encampment
Masonic
G. A. Riemcke, W. M
Jobraer
Washington
DE Molay Commandery
R. A. Holmes
BE. C
W. H. McCoy
Woodman
A. J. Barger
J. M. Conner
M. B. A. Bend City Lodge
Modern Brotherhood of America
K. of FP
J. H. Coegrove
Sue Browning
A. O. U. W. Fagle Lodge
A. O. U. W. Hall
Second Street
M. W H
Howe
E. H. Olsen
BRO. OF
A. W. Scott
P. Ft. A. Muscatine
Maccabee Hall
Iowa Avenue
EF. G. O'Brien
J. W. Hahn
Ladies OF the
Mecoagles Muscatine Hive
No. 138
Meccabee Hall
Asthalter Building
Emma Sterneman
Carrie Rankin
Fraternal Aid Association
Bloomington
Shammo E
Q. T. Howard
FP. Day
Rathbone Sisters
I. K. of
P. Hall
M F.C
Sally McCoskry
OO. E. S. Electa Chapter
A. L. Lindner
Emma Manlove
Sec’y. Ww. M
M. W
A. Muscatine Camp
Woodmen of America
Woodman Hall
Olds’ Block
F. A. Strainer
V. C
Iowa Legion OF Honor
Argus Lodge No. 17
G. A. R. Ball
W. W. Millett
A. C. Hopkinson
Knights OF Pythias
Wyoming Lodge No. 76
K. of P
K. P
J. M. Butler
C C. H. S. Howe
K. of R
Bankers’ Union OF the World
Bankers Union OF the World Lodge
G. A. R. Hall
Hi. H. Arnold
N. W. Meyers
Sec
Woodbine Camp NO
Royal Neighbors of America
Catherine Moncrilef
Katie Parvin
E. McElroy
Elcome
S. G. Stein
Pine
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