C M and St P Railway Excursion and Homeseeker Rates
The C M and St P offers first class service to Chicago and Kansas City from the tri cities with sleeping car reservations. Excursion rates include homeseekers tickets on sale the first and third Tuesday monthly to Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota and other homeseeker territory. Return not earlier than July 16 nor later than August 20 1906 with stopovers at Colorado points and Cheyenne. Also low rate to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo and half rate for children under 12. Homeseekers excursions every Tuesday April to December 1906 to western Canada and midwest states with one first class fare plus $2 round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kansas City
Tri-Cities
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Denver
Col
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Cheyenne
The Umpire Musical Comedy headlining Illinois season
The Umpire by Hough Adams and Joseph E Howard stars Fred Mace with Julian Mitchell on chorus. Morocco setting promises melodramatic action and a hit filled score as the production tours after a Chicago run of 315 performances.
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Illinois
Harry Askin
Chicago
Messrs
Hough
Adams
Joseph E. Howard
Morocco
Fred Mace
Julian Mitchell
Velie Carriage plant to add three stories this summer
Velie Carriage Company will erect a three story addition behind the present factory on ground of 620 feet. The plant reports a 30 percent rise in this year with possible 40 percent growth by season's end. Stockholders may delay their meeting to raise capital from 250000 to 400000 due to W L Velie's absence.
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Velie Carriage Company
W. L. Velie
Wisconsin
Ssrs
Olson
R. C. J. Meyer
Meyer
W. A. Cornbrooks
Williams, White & Co
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, GA
Rare Beasts in Forepaugh Sells Circus Menagerie
A remarkable assortment of wild animals is showcased tomorrow in the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Circus menagerie. Ten young polar bears, two African elephants, a manlike chimpanzee, a horned rhinoceros, a blood exuding hippopotamus, a tapir, a horned horse, Bengal tigers, and a kitten nursery headline a collection praised for its perfection and immense investment. Captain Webb’s performing seals add to the display with tricks and musical acts, illustrating surprising animal intelligence and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Forepaugh and
Sells Bros.’ Circus
America
Adam Forepaugh & Sells Brothers
Captain Webb
North Seas
Baby Farms at Quincy Report Causes Investigation
A misspelled early 20th century note reports an investigation into baby farming practices at Quincy. It mentions Mrs Mary Inman and Mrs John Duvall, with two babies in care and officers taking charge. The fragmentary item hints at illegal or unsafe adoption or care arrangements and ongoing scrutiny by authorities.
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Mary MaeQuillian
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Michael McCarthy
Guthrie Center
Iowa
John Hampton
Edwin Murphy
Quincy
Mary Inman
Ajmn
Humanese/man
John Duvall
John Soiety
Skin Diseases Cure by 8S 8 5S Remedy
Escondido California resident L. Marno reports in this letter that after trying many treatments, the 8S 8 5S remedy cured his widespread itching and eruptions entirely. He praises the preparation and says he will recommend it whenever possible.
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Escondido
Cal. L. Marno
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William Matthes
Louis Wiese
Carl Thode
Henry Runge
Matthes
James Connelly
Ed Cook
West Third Street
Emil Speth
Sweden
Edward K. Putnam
Hilma Sand
Bjoerkas
Mr. Putnam
Norway
John Hellmel
Nahant
B. E. Davis
Scott County
Muscatine
Helmel
Geo. M. Clark & Co
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Allen. Myers & Company
Second Avenue, Rock Island, III
Hurlston
ARROW
Clupeco
Quarren
Cluett, Peabody 4 CO
Clultt
Bonaroh
Rock Island
George W. McCaskrin, Sr
Seventh Street
County of
State of
City of
State of Illinois
Simon Lewis
J. J. Harris
M. Marblestone
Perry Street
Chiffo
Niers, 4
Fine Steel
Steel Davenport
Ingrain
Bromiey
Mr. Skeptic
Smith & Sanford
N. E
Com Fe
White Oxfords
Tan
Komonos
Sunshine Outfitters
East Second Street
Moline
Colona Avenue Civic Improvement Association
Fairview School
Manufacturers’ Hotel Association
Euko
Iil
Eddy & Sexton
Rock Island, Ml
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