Theater prospects and local incidents dominate neighbors column
May feature an upcoming theater event in Davenport with Elin Winer’s proposal heard by residents. Also reported are a broken leg from a ladder fall, Elks building plans, a high school fiftieth anniversary note, a beam accident in 1907, a Saengerfest decision in Chicago, and obituary of Emil Anderson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiener Fall
Eline Winer Rebal
Elks
Ube
Elke Pooner
Siecle
Brady Streets
Eotlee Meaty WU Petersen
We Don’t Boost We Don’t Boost Quaker Ils Le Hig
The fragment shows a garbled phrase centered on Quaker and a mix of words forming no clear event. No coherent names, dates, or places are readable to establish a factual record.
Local Notices From Moor County Public Meeting
A damaged OCR fragment lists multiple names and events tied to a weekend gathering. Readable bits reference Mrs Tuffory Sweind and Mrs Pilon Chborty among attendees. Mentions a Saturday visit and Monday Tuesday activities at a local venue in Rook teland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metibay
Ang Sims Wallaae
Pilon Chborty
Rook Teland
Tuffory
Ani Theuashier
Wits Fritibe
Base Rie
Rise of Richard German Biography Attacks Croker
A German paper mockingly portrays Richard Croker ex boss of Tammany as a grand figure while detailing his rise from Irish immigrant to powerful politician. It notes his clash with Democrats and fears he could become a dictator, with speculation on his plans to sell property and return to Ireland. The piece is presented as a extract from a German publication and satirical in tone.
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Croker
Milas
Germany
New York
Tribu
Itichaurd Croker
America
Ireland
Phew Bie
Democrats
Mader
Sti
S.S. S
S. S.S
S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Michigan Doctor's Charities Talk Sparks Lockstep Reform
The article reports on Dr J T Kellogs and a Michigan doctor presenting startling figures at a national charities conference. It outlines employment, medical needs, and a projected rise in cancer cases in the United States. Also notes a motor camp prize in New York and a pedestrian race event with a silver award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aibant Bunnees
J. TL Keltens
Forse Bsmees
Kelluges
Tnsually
Michigan
Willie
United States
Hysien
Pattorson
Ny York
New York City
After Dinner Cockfights and Automobiles in Wis and Ky
A fragmentary newspaper item references a Chicago artist breeding roosters to race as a culinary spectacle, with plans to host the first dinner cockfight in New York in December. It also notes an automobile professor at the School of Arts and Sciences, a Meerschaum trade note, a Potatoes dehydration proposal in Wisconsin, and various short notices on mining, weather, and an advertising roundup.
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Pennsylvania
Ciizen
Maruuatis
Pike Courts
Manwaring
Kellef
Desis
Meysiteau
New York
Malumors
Lomas
Wien
Seas Topitiin
Ronvislite Yanek Waltewl
Minal
Sudan
Sonia Rhemlar
Derper
Salou
Seth Fire
Tommie Wyas
Yorke
Ty Sunny Pup Nial Riley Lobe
Chile
Chicago
George Ford Morris
Lexingim
Guuiens
Kentucky
New York Times
Mortis
Perttnton
Spal
Te Seboat of Arts and Sciences
Mydvid
Antouiobilisi
Sermons In Esperanto Funded by Getoar Merchant Legacy
An elderly Getoar merchant deceased at Cottiars left a $25,000 bequest to establish sermons preached in Esperanto. The fund is to be administered by a Constantinople committee for all denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esperanto
Cottiars
Fond
Constantinople
Nerves Shattered by Dr. Chase Nerve Pills Endorsement
Mrs. James B. Blackburn of Xenia Ohio asserts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills restore steady nerves sleep and digestion. She reports heart regularity strong vitality and full general tone after using a box and urges others to try the medicine sold by Harper House Pharmacy and dealers of Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Blackburn
Xenia
Ohio
A. W. Chase
A.W. Chase
Toni
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Harper House Pharmacy
Afterimages and light perception explained in plain terms
A discussion of how light waves interact with objects and the retina. It covers reflection, absorption, and afterimages including color contrasts and examples of sunlit colors creating color fatigue. The text ties these phenomena to sensations and perceptions observed in daily life.
Doping A Race Horse Reveals Harsh Trade Secrets
A Kansas City Independent report quotes a prominent veterinarian describing how a potent drug is secretly administered to a race horse. The account outlines a lengthy process: dosing before the race, effects within minutes, and the horse’s sluggish postrace reaction as officials remain unaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelick
Kansas City
Ted's Beginning and the New Assistant Rector
A boy recalls meeting the dignified rector Tellol and learning to be polite to him as they discuss Ted’s position. The dialogue hints at future changes and respect within the church setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Jesus
Tellol
Pop
Kknueklemider
Chicken Obstinacy in Eloeston Court
In Eloeston England a man faced a police court for stealing a fowl. He admitted the theft and claimed the fowl caused the incident with a whip and wagon. The prosecutor blamed the chicken for the death and declined to press the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloeston
England
St Carter
Adi
Ted
Luck and Tack: A Victorian Maxin on Duty and Diligence
The passage links luck to rising early and frugality, and to keeping promises and punctual transport. It elevates laws as trust in God and personal resourcefulness, urging self reliance and orderly conduct. It reads like a moral aphorism from a historical periodical.
Helping Her Out and Quick Quips from the Inquirer
A fragmentary dialogue mix includes Miss Peppers and Miss Paintter debating eyebrow shading and paint effects. The excerpt also quotes a proverb about longevity and a martial maxim, briefly noting opinions from Philadelphia Inquirer and a Spain quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Peppers
Paintter
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ariosa Coffee Earns Praise From Ar Buckles
The statement hails Ariosa Coffee as excelling among peers, with high regard for its present quality and performance in the beverage market.
Record of Court House Real Estate Transfers and Names
Fragmented notes show a court house record of real estate transfers with numerous names, blocks, and parcels listed. The garbled text references transfers by individuals such as Clarke Cochin Far VW Tech and Ben Teele, with multiple blocks and lot details. a mix of numbers, street references, and partial descriptions appears, suggesting a ledger style listing rather than a narrative.
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Stathuns
Ty Clarke Cochin
Far
VW Tech
Ty Glark Cochin
Tom Aie
Tower
Sheema KX Ri
Maia
Wook
Aen
Ben Wetl
Hitch
Samer
Sita
Charles
Bone
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Davenport
M.C. A
Mark
M. CA
Campalen
Dieyyuperiers
Jatin Peters
Erin
Mulder
Sures
Bute
Anrimet Ie Abrerniss
Coemer
Ifpifres Phaedine Bay
Hell Alege
Defoniia c
Vie Company
Saengerfest
Ferdas
Arbeiier Saetw Beri
Gesaengerfest
Chicam
Alee
Milmir Wores
eHberally
Emily Auiderson
West Pith Street
Fawar Anderson
Santa
Bie
Engle Lirstad
California
Regulus Geetek Et
Seighartner
Boetje
Third Avenue
CABLE
Richard
Wwe
Moline
Muien
Cowie
Wenty
Waukesshi
Wis
Decree & Co
Yilenio
Holding
Lowen's
Segura
Rontenyshilien
Canpiell’s Island
Wat Ota Park
Beligs Cottlerest
Moliner
East
Agninis
Bon Reese
Walter
Masini
Musk
Rorhtianerel
Mul
Ingredien
Tagortan
Pheast
Speer Trom
Corton
Charoberlain
Chamberlain
Chambelain
Gale
Ail Drugeasts
Edward A. Ayers
Washington
Arbuckle Dros
Record OF Court House
Blbek
Monk
POU Mie
Ie Heirs
Tng
A Koester
Dimithea Tou B. Law
Denali & Cosadidiozon
Uloek
Seerton
S.S.S
HB Casteel
Mudee
Ti. B. Simmon
Central Trust and Savings Bank
Rock Island, LL
Larkin
J. J. Lavene
H. & Casteel
LD. Mudee
HD. Mark, John Setafer
M.S. Heagy
Th. J. Simmon
TL. Clesseland
Mary Fe Retison
Sweeney
MW. Tremann
Nandwen
Enm
Tony
Oul
Vili
Hikirdian Wa Conservatia Ue
Kiadent Keate
Nerat
Rock Island Savings Bank
Rock Island, Ill
Phil Mitchell
RR. Cable
P. Hull
William LL Dart
P. Greenawalt
PB Hall
W. Hurst
John Volk
J. Simon
J. S. Cable
S. B. Corner
Mitchell & Lynde Building
Jackson & Hurst
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