Davenport Interurban Betts to City Transit Move Under Scrutiny
Local notes describe the Davenport Bettendorf interurban contract awaiting Davenport city council approval after committee revision. Coroner reports death of Carrie Greener from laryngitis amid a diphtheria scare. Health board votes on officers. city census shows contagious diseases. A shooting case involving Antonio Floree is noted along with a free museum Sunday at the Academy of Sciences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettendorf
Davenport
I Railway Company
Nracks Vis
Lambach
S.A. de Armand
Carrie Greener
Frederick Glescher
West Secomd Street
Chris Yin
Nissen & Nortwig
Kaat
Board of Health
Nomi Board
John Wright
Adelph Kahles
Mid. Regennitier
George Mall
Ald. Lindholm
Kahles
Hall
Museum of the Academy of Sciences
J. M. Buford General Insurance Agent Ad
The notice promotes J. M. Buford as an insurance agent representing established fire and time-tested companies. It invites patronage, stressing low rates and reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Buford General Insurance Agent
Major Tobacco Purchase Shocks Peoria Market
Brank P. Lewis of Peoria announced a record 48000 dollar deal for a fancy lot of tobacco. The buyer guaranteed the full amount would be selected tobacco labeled as Tila and single binder quality, marking a rare sight in the western trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Brank P. Lewis
Peoria
Woman in Violent Episode Opposes Arrest at Water Room
Deputy Eggers and Officer Godseh moved to quell a dangerous domestic disturbance. The woman, in an almost nude state, armed with a long butcher knife, threatened to kill anyone approaching. Police finally subdued her after a tense confrontation at the water room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eggers
Henry Godseh
Eng
Makji
Pashes
Triangular athletic league eyed by Lake Forest Knox Beloit
Lake Forest, Knox and Beloit colleges discuss a three‑way athletic league modeled after the eastern circuit. Leaders Herschberger and Hollister and athletic head W N McKee map plans for track, baseball, football, tennis and other events, with possible intercollegiate meets on Lake Forest’s grounds and at Knox.
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Lake Forest
Knox
Beloit
Duck Hollister
Clarence Herschberger
W. N. McKee
Williams
Dartmouth
Amherst
Herschberger
Notre Dame
Knox Vcting
Travel Promotions Offer Low Rates to Oklahoma Texas and More
The notice promotes low round trip fares to Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico and California via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul routes. It describes the Southwest Limited electric trains between Chicago and Kansas City and the Colorado California service with through sleepers dining and observation cars. An assignee notice for Rock Island Furniture Co. calls creditors to present claims within three months and to pay debts.
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CRT & PR
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
California
Milwaukes & St. Paul Railway
Chiesa
Chicago
Denver
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Miller
Southwest Limited
Kansas City
Milwau « & St. Paul Railway
Rock Island Furniture Company
State of
Illinois
Rock Island
Rock Island County
Ilinois
Rock Island, II
A. D
Central Trust & Savings Bank
Ansignee
Costly Mistake Promoted Remedies Dated Broadside
An old advertisement touts remedies for digestive and liver issues by Dr Sapeear and Hartz Ullemeyer druggists. It pitches Lite Pills for dyspepsia and a Rocky Mountain Tea claim, with prices 25 cents and 95 cents respectively. A testimonial from Sarah Curtin of Detroit appears alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Curtin
Detroit
Rocky Mountain
T. H. Thomas’ Pharmacy
Moline Bank Trusts and Local News Update
The article reports on a mortgage and stockholder dispute at Moline Savings and Loan with a petition seeking a court appointed receiver. It also covers school board plans for a unified weekly savings program, community mobility news, library moves to the Carnegie Library, a family relocation due to tragedy, a lieutenant governor candidacy hint, and obituaries for Mrs. Olof Bengaton and Andreas O. Pearson with brief life details.
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Fer Neon App
Moline
Savings and Loan Jation
J. W
Attorney Meese
Office Circuit
Frank Herbst
F. Fred D. Molt
John Treanor
He Jamdt
Ja. Curkendahl
W. A. Hyeton
David Schuler
John Condo
Pine
DIM
Moline Building, Savings and Loan Association
Apisbalance
Owas
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Jin
3Rd Ave
Ural
Ned
Tro
Watm
Chicago Dental Company
Second Ave
Charles E. Hodgson
Fire Insurance Agency
Philadelphia
Lakford Ins. Co
Rockford, Il
Becurity Ins. Co
New Haven, Conn
Inn
State of Ilinois
Rockford, M
Buford Block
Keeles
Sprite Us
Institute, Eee Dwight
Newbrd
T. H. Thomas
Frazer
Nly
Dixon
Jy. Oofiece
Thin Coon
Henry Olson
Helen Pitstick
Western Town
Io Ihnen
N.Y
Charles Ray
D C
Ve. Antoni Hiereo
Halian
Cline Minevr
Fourth
Promt
Flores
Amgress
Minear
Floree
St. Duke's Hospital
Januidate
Noble Grand
Walter Otto
Antonie Mey
W. B. Day
J.T. Temple
Thomas An
Matilda Anderson
Anderson
Kates
Mmmense Tobacco Purchase
Howell
Alfornia Hig Syrupc
New York
Rdvecgtion
Smith
Thin
Edtley
Childeen
Toby T. Scholer
Twelfth Avere
Modern Woodmen
Willian
Wolters
W. Banker
Owen Owens
Klerk
B. Gatties
Jaby A. E. Kobler
J. Sno
Henk
M Magill
Milwaukee Road
Owens
Milwauukes
Sleter
Thucailay
Library Board
Carnegie
Kustrain
Ali
Tina
Fenok Gates Allen
Fries
L. 8. McCabe
Olof Bengaton
South Moline
Warner
Sweden
Cate
America
Andreas O. Pearson
Malma
Grinnell
Denmark
Foley
Hervons
DRS
Wiener
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