Davenport Society Notes and Local Crime Briefs
Davenport society items report the marriage of Miss Addie Briggs to G E Chapman in Davenport with plans to reside in Chicago after August 10. A cruelty case against Fred Starke for beating a cow leads to a $5 fine and ongoing local animal protection efforts.
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Addie A. Briggs
A. le Briggs
G.E. Chapman
Chicago
Ronk Ishind Street
Blancke
English Lutheran Church
Chapman
Fred Starke
Pleasant Valley
The
Humane Society
Ernst Lebermann
Starke
Atv
Preventive of Death by Own Action Promoted
An old bulletin touts prevention of death by own action through Electric Bitters, claiming they strengthen nerves and regulate stomach liver and kidneys. It also promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Dr. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry with various claims and local druggists selling these remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martzn& Ullemeyer
Moline Scene Shaken by Strike Impacts and Local Accidents
Nearly 49 non union workers fill Molines foundries after a prolonged strike by machinists. Imported labor from St Louis and other cities faces unions pressure as pickets urge quitting. A severe derailment on the East Moline line, a mixer wagon crash at Seventeenth street, and theft prosecutions mark a volatile week. Henney Boggy Co to take over Freeport Henney Boggy operations, expanding control in Moline and Rock Island region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
Traffrelad
Wilton
Ction
Eeloek Om
Ange Wat
Seventeenth Street
Ninth Avenue
Eighteenth
Board of Meal Improvements
Rock Island
William M'Conochie
Board of Local Tine Provement
St. Louis
Maching Mokters
Inet
Barnard & Leas Manufacturing Company
Williams, White & Co
Wuion Ten
Moline
East Moline
Watertown
Rennin
Stephenson Birthplace and Early Life Ties to Locomotives
A biographical sketch notes George Stephenson born in a two story house between Newcastle and Hexham. It recounts his early work habits earning a shilling weekly as a cowherd and learning to read at eighteen. Stephenson’s clay engine models and later locomotive improvements led to his 1818 traveling engine and the 1825 Stockton and Darlington line. The piece also mentions Lord Ravensworth funding a locomotive and his eventual vindication. It covers electricity safety, noting dangers of current from hand to hand and best rescue practices if a cut power source is unavailable.
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Stephenson
Newcastle
Hexham
George Stephenson
Lord Ravensworth
Stockton and
Darlyton
New Life Pills Promise Pain Relief From Dr Bug
A weary reader credits Dr Bug for relief from extreme bodily pain caused by overtaxed organs dizziness and backache. The ad claims gentle yet thorough action with a guaranteed result and urges readers to try the product offered by Harte and Cliemeyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bug
Harte &Cliemeyer
Remedy for hay fever via Hyomei inhaler promoted locally
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a home hay fever cure, claiming relief from watery eyes and nasal congestion without stomach upset. It urges preseason use, notes a local agent in Nashville, and promises refunds if no relief, citing testimonials from J B Barbes and T L Thomas.
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Hyomwi ix
J.B. Barbes
Naftroad
Aumn
Mc Cook
Net
Ami Feng
White Mountains
T. UL Thomas
Hyomel
Minne
Shanhd Inepire
Doctor's Endorsement of Foley Kidney Cure
Dr. George Ewing of Smiths Grove Kentucky recounts a thirty year battle with kidney and bladder ailments ending in full recovery after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He claims three bottles cured him and urges fellow physicians to adopt the remedy in practice.
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George Ewing
Smith's Grove
Foley
Foley’ Kinney
Miter
C C C on Every Tablet Warns Against Fakes
An old ad proclaims Cascarets Candy Cathartic with the C C C mark on each tablet. It warns the public not to buy bulk or accept substitutes and urges buyers to recognize genuine packaging from druggists while cautioning about fraud.
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C. C
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JRE
Morbys
Diar
Towufty
Wunskey Co
Rochester
California
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Omaha
W. G. Neimyer
G. A
South Clark St
Chicago, MI
North Carolina
Southern Railway
Brevard and Toxaway
C. R. Allen, Alg
P. A
Frazer
Dert
Gunelu
Carl ‘Thate
Henry Eggers
BG. McArthur
William Brehmer
Toy
Fa Brehimer
John Splet
Charles Men Henry Arp
Thies Wikins
Rewittee
A. G. Miller
Wi Hkves
Ernst Wenzel
Dol
George Hannes Schmidt
H.C. Warnhold
Fred Kunkle
Andrew Keller
August Mass
John Klineheath
Theodore C. Wilkins
H. Fule
Ignats Selmidt
Pullers
Domn Powser
Sidney Satter
Sdiama Gman
Welock
Aken J
Dew Moines
Davenport
Mt St. Luke
Yeeter
Preumonia
Aken
Des Moines
Anil Uskwt
Dave
Sshd
Berger
Hecker
Tyndale Palomer
Union Terminal Company of
New York
Palmer ix de
Becker
Davenport Business Men's Associaa
Frederick Gasemann
Myr Ue Street
Rose
Intermental
Dellevina Feld
West Fourteenth Street
Deceasett
Plambeck
Turner Hall Club
Clublouse
Jodie
Society
Tion
Munich
Harrison Street
Facers Grocery Store
Weer
Milwaukee
Walnuts Brewing Co
Milwaukee, Seardaley & Halley
Agts
DeWitt Andovery
DeWitt
EC. Dew Witt & Co
Sol
Harper House Pharmacy
A. J. Reiss Deog
Seventh Avenue
Twenty-seventh Street
Natick Yards
Frank Mill
Dan Dibilw
Tom Corbett
Westenday
Natick
Rock Island Road
Charles Rothmann
Maline
Maline Thore Company
Henney Boggy Company
Freeport
New
Xoot
P.M. Price
John Hammeriech
Enchert Charee
Hing
Henney
Manet Wagons
Moline-Tain Company
Northwest
Keven
East Second Street
Iowa
Pedbangks
Holbrook
Klez
Chialeet
Tri-Cities
Henry Carter
Nashville
Tenn
Anit
Harper Home
Brac
Drake Furniture & Carpet Company
Fourth and
Brady St
Devenport
Smith Photo Studio
Harper House
19Th St
2Nd Ave
Noth Telephones
Paridon
Old Union
Seventeenth St
Orrec
Smithsonian
August Heimbeck
Iruggist
Third Avenue
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