New Davenport School Changes and Tax Gain Noted
News of the neighbors reports a $1,711,400 rise in county assessed value for city real estate and personal property. The school board reappointed most teachers, with six resignations. New principals include R. P. Redfield and A. L. Newmann, replacing Nagel and Bushnell. Obituary notes for Tillman Garmer and Joseph Torsell. Ferry B. B. laid up for improvements. Velie plant expansion under way. various local notices and social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Review
Ignatz Hild
John Gundaker
Board of Education
H. T. Bushnell
Harrison
T. J. Evans
Pierce
J. J. Nagel
Madison
Minna Bruuing
Monroe
Lena C. Schroeder
Jackson
C. A. McGee
Davenport
Nagel
R. P. Redfield
van Buren
A.L. Newmann
LeClaire
John A. Hornby
Polk School
T. Snoon
Mercy Hospital
Evans
The Wels Siluroid of Europe and Its Barbels
A description from the New York Tribune details the large European siluroid called the wels, noting its scaleless, eel-like skin, broad head, long tail, and six barbels used to feel prey and attract fish. It explains how the upper jaw barbels move freely to aid hunting, with the creature relying on senses due to poor eyesight. Also included is an advertisement for Detchon’s Relief for rheumatism, claiming rapid cure and listing local sellers Otto Grotjan and Gust Schlegel & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Detchon
Otto Grotjan
Second Avenue
Rock Island
Gust Schlegel & Son
West Second Street
Davenport
Silvis Obituaries and Local Visits Report
Silvis notes report the funeral of Mrs. Walter Foster attended by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Clark in Preemption. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Love visited Sherrard. Armour Hallihan formerly of Davenport Yard Office called on old friends. Crowder family arrived from Mt. Vernon to reside in Silvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvis
J. L. Clark
Walter Foster
Herbert Love
Sherrard
Armour Hallihan
Davenport
Old Friends
Crowder
Mt. Vernon
Root Juice Demonstrations This Saturday in Ft Wayne
Hundreds in Ft Wayne march toward a new remedy called Root Juice claimed to cure chronic ailments. Demonstrations planned at Thomas drug store next Saturday feature local testimonials and promises of stomach, liver, kidney and nerve benefits at $1 per bottle or three for $2.50.
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Rock Island
Ft. Wayne
Thomas’ Drug Store
Iit
T. H. Thomas Drug Store
Silvis community activity and mixed local notices
The Silvis Y.M.C.A. petition reaches 1,125 signatures for a building in Silvis with 1,500 names needed. A Baptist Ladies' Aid meeting is set at Mrs Shaum's home to finish ordered work. Local movements include residents changing homes, a baseball game result 10 4 in favor of Rocky Island, and shop hours by Silvis mills starting May 10. Also notes on alcohol in medicines and a testimonial for Dr Kings New Discovery, with price details.
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Scott County
Johann Dietrich Winter
Clay I Street
Mr. Winter
Germany
New Orleans
St. Louis
Christiana Muspach
Davenport
Winter
Cehildren
Fannie Fleming
Solon
Iowa
Joseph Gould
Vernie Bognar
Moline
Luella Roce
Rock Island
Will Wengs
Richardson
Charles Crawford
Presbyterian Church
Peoria
Jenkins
Ohio
A. J. Miller
Academy Hall
Eleventh Street
William Dickout
Crowder
Cox & Crowder
Silvis
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Shaum
Frances Crawford
Bennetts of Rock Telamd
Rocky Island
Harvey McDowell
Wyoming
Ed Verbeck
Thistrade
Boilermaker
William Downing
Saturn
Tenth Street
Ninth Street
Second 1 Avenue
Junior Society of the Baptist Church
E. Humphrey
Omega
Adams County Telephone Company
Te Home Telephone Company
Pike County
Dr. King
Grain growers meet to organize against price manipulation
Springfield, May 12 grain growers from many states met to form an organization to protect their interests. They plan to store wheat to wait for price gains and urge Congress to curb grain corners. A separate note mentions a playful remark from Mrs Musthaveit and a Detroit Free Press aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
South
Congress
Mrs. Musthaveit
Musthaveit
Detroit Free Press
Mechanical process with rapid action and no photography
Description notes a purely mechanical method that operates with great speed, requires no photography, and needs no skilled manipulation. It emphasizes efficiency and hands-off functionality across prior machines.
Pay As You Go Health Warning Promotes Egg-O-See Flakes
The piece urges self discipline and healthy living, warning that excesses in eating drinking and dressing drain vitality. It touts E C Corn Flakes and Egg O See Wheat Flakes as easy to digest breakfast options built on the Egg-O-See process to fuel muscle, nerve, and vitalizing energy.
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T. J. Cowan
Jones County
Moline-Bettendorf
B. B
Edgington
Greenhorn
Patchogue
the Waldorf
New York Press
America
Philippines
South America
Times-Democrat
Velie Carriage Company
Velie | Motor Vehicle Company
Third Avenue R
Second Street
Emerson Cook
Cokley
G. C. Cokley
East Moline
Gustafson
W. E. Dunn
Monmouth
Rex Ellis
Wood
Schwartzenberg
Sehnert
Joseph Torsell
Carl A. Torsell
Fourteenth Avenue
Twit
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
Milwaukee
Big Grand Ave
Grand Avenue
Great Northern
Superior
Wis
Cargill
Duluth
New LaSalle
Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co
Chicago City Hall
Corn Products Mfg. Company
Argo
Ill
U.S. Reclamation Service
U. S. Navy Department
North Chicago
Hennepin Canal
Minnehaha
Minn
Mississippi River Bridge
Iowa Central Railway
Keithsburg
DePue Bridge
RL & P
Illinois Central KR. R
NL W. Ry
Marquette Cement Mfg. Co
Marquette Building
la Salle, Ill
Rock Island Sand & Gravel CO
Rock Island Distributors
FT. Wayne, Mnd
Wmn
Ita
Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch
U.S. A
A. D. Hueling
Rock Island, Ill
Lydia E. Pinkhaw
Academy of Sciences
Paris
Fidelity Loan Co
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