Commencement Plans and Class Day Observances at Local High School
The high school prepares two major events the annual graduation at the Illinois theater on June 8 and a class day program in the school assembly room. The graduation program features music by the high school orchestra, a series of readings, a debate on immigration, and performances by several students. The class day program includes the president's address, a vocal solo, class prophecy and history, piano and instrumental solos, a class will, and presentations to juniors and the school. Other items report incorporation of the Ree a Claisen Realty company with a $50,000 capital, and multiple local incidents including a streetcar fall, a falling brick near the Danish Brotherhood hall, and two hold-ups with slugging on the east side.
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The
Illinois
Alhambra
Clara Fisher
Rock Island
Herman Ehlerhorn
United States
Fred Aster
Helvig Anderson
Ues
Clara S. Crawford
Nina Lalla Rookh van Buren
Will
Blanche Eleanor Smith
the Wanderer
Edward Breen
Edward Earnest Nicholas
Stephen Roswell Spencer
Leo Kaupke
Claisen’ Realty Company
Charles Like
County Recorder
L. P. Best
F. G. Clausen
Best
Clausen
John Claussen
West
Davenport
Third and
Harris Streets
Claussen
Fourth Street
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island Street
Feeney
McKinnie
Fifteenth Street
Fourth Avenue
P. L. McKinnie
Evanston
Davenport News Briefs on Convention and Camp Grounds
Davenport was chosen as the site for the next convention of the Towa Letter Carriers association at Des Moines yesterday. Sergeant Major Leonardy of the 54th Iowa Regiment and officers inspected Davenport surroundings for potential regimental camping grounds for the summer encampment. Articles of New Realty Company were filed.
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Davenport
Towa Letter Carriers’ Association
Des Moines
Leonardy
54Th
Iowa Regiment
Kuip
Evers
Wagner
Moline Universal Machine Company Names Officers
Officers were elected at a stockholders meeting of the newly formed Moline Universal Machine Company. George W. Johnson became president, P N Fedderson vice president, C H Dooley treasurer, and H W Barr secretary. Rock Island residents show interest in the venture.
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Moline Universal Voting Machine Company
George W. Johnson
P. N. Fedderson
C. H. Dooley
Rock Island
H. W. Barr
Directors refuse to accept resignation and seek more help
The North Star Benefit association board rejected G L Peterson's resignation as secretary after seven years and asked him to remain while adding assistants for field work. Peterson agreed to supervise, take no salary, and receive a fixed commission on field work, as the board seeks stronger leadership for both groups.
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G. L. Peterson
North Star Benefit Association
Peterson
Rock Island Tropical Plantation Company
M. O. Williamson
Galesburg
Ilinois
W. O. Peterson
Augustana College
Edien
Moline
Mexico
Milk Found Wanting In Moline Test Disclosures
Five milk vendors in Moline failed recent health tests for selling below state standards, with one found using formaldehyde. Separate payroll notes report SiIvis railroad workers shared $60,000 in April wages, and a 10 hour day return signals rising future work. A McKinnie Block option, new Y M C A secretary arrival, and Deere & Mansur strike-related clash are also noted.
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Meyer
Moline
Silvis
Motive Power
Rock Island
Frisco
Strike violence and oiling crime and Orrine ad story
A union strike escalated when three workers assaulted H. A. Hume, a piece worker, as he left the planter works and fled to the police station to file a warrant. Separately Silvis coal storage of about 17 000 tons is being loaded for use by a steam derrick. An Orrine advertisement promises a secret cure for the drinking habit for wives seeking to save homes. Orrine No 1 and No 2 are sold with a guarantee and refund if ineffective, with Harper House Pharmacy listed as a seller.
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H. A. Hume
Silvis Coal Chute
Silvis Hotel
Orrine
Orrine Company
Washington, D. C
Harper House Pharmacy
Powdered Wigs and Hair Regrowth Promises
Old fashion remedies claim powdered wigs augmented gentlemen’s attire and Herpicide may revive hair where roots survive. Detroit firm ships 10 cent samples. Special agent T H Thomas. Sore Nipples notes Chamberlain’s Salve eases nursing irritation. apply after nursing and wipe before next feed. trusted by nurses. 25 cents.
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Newbro
Herpicide Company
Detroit
Mich
T.H. Thomas
Wallace Show Arranges Fixed Animal Order for Peace
At the Illinois bookings for May 22 and the Wallace show set to return June 8, the article explains the strict, unchanging order of animals in the mammoth menagerie tent to avoid disturbances. It notes cage ends are closed so animals cannot see neighbors, only smell them, and promotes observing the Wallace first prize collection. Amended Iowa & Illinois Railway articles increase capital stock to 2.2 million, extending 50 years from Sept 17, 1901.
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Iowa & Illinois Railway Company
Deaths From Appendicitis and Pills Trade Claim
An ad-style note claims deaths from appendicitis decline in proportion to use of Dr King s New Life Pills with promises of quick painless relief and restored vigor. It asserts guaranteed results by Hartz and Altemeyer druggists and advertises a 25 cent price.
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Dr. King
Hartz
Altemeyer
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Sireue Don
Eleanor Frysinger
Edward Clarence Martin
Anna Laura Wood
Jeanette Mosenfela
Anna Hass
West Fifteenth Street
P. A. Reimers
New Realty Company
Hollister
T. H. Thomas
Pharma
Plantation Company
North Star
Williamson
E. A. Edlen
J. N. Westerlund
V. O. Peterson
J. Merriam
J. N. Williams
J. A
H.S. Myers
Milan
National Tehuantepec Railroad
Sarabia
Myers
Oregon
Washington
Bengston
New York
Come
GUSTAFSON @ HAYES
J. L. Rogers
J L. Freeman
Freeport
Freeman
Association
Mr. Rogers
Workman
Deere & Mansur
Duffy
Bethany Home Entertainment
Cyril Scott
the Prince Chap
Grand Opera House
Chicago
jArelay
Cluett
Peabody & Oo
Monarch
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