Measles on the rise as Davenport reports cases
Davenport battles a citywide measles wave with 114 cases since November 1. Health officials struggle to keep up with signs posted on affected homes as Dr. John Mullen adds an assistant. Also noted are plans for a new Union Livings Bank building at Brady and Third streets, and various local incidents including a farm hand in custody and a disorderly conduct case in Chicago.
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Davenport
John Mullen
Nen
Professor Shaw
Walter H. Petersen
Vo Su
John H Shaw
Chicago
Father John's Medicine Cures Coughs and Consumption Claims
Personal notices report Mrs S d Bost of Lilly Pennsylvania cured of a dry backing cough deemed consumption by her doctor after taking Father John's Medicine. Mr Fst and Mrs Ay Bilodeau of Lewiston Maine praise the remedy for throat and lung trouble and long illness, noting recovery and strengthened health.
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S. d. Bost
Lilly, Pa
Father John
Fst
Ay Bilodeau
Strest
Lewiston
Maine
Milan Notes Close to Home and Far Afield
Milan brief local column reports residents returning from travels in Iowa Illinois and Chicago. Several families move visit or recover including McMichael Matthews and McLanchlin. Dale Smith recovers from appendicitis at St Anthony's. George Norton returns home from Watertown hospital in fragile condition.
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G. H. Howens
Milan
Iowa
Chicago
Illinois
Charles McMichael
Phil Zahn
Dickson Street
Paul Matthews
St Fonts
J. H. McLanchlin
Geneseo
Master Daley Smith
St. Anthony's Hospital
Lawrence Fitzpatrick
St. Louis
R. B. Girton
Harland
West Bend
James Johnston
Champaign
G. M. Baugh
Cambridge
J. H. Griswell
Hitle Som Herschel
Hampton Couple Weds in Galesburg M Soiree and Local Moves
John Markman and Beatrice Sebring wed in Galesburg Illinois on Saturday November 7 at 2 PM with Rev Allen officiating. Markman plans residence in Hampton while Sebring stays at Gladstone. Neosha Missouri man P W Jackson will relocate with family to Hampton and occupy Broad street home. he and J C Hawkins to open a grocery in the Black building. George Turner improves his home with new walks. Mr and Mrs George Doyle entertain John Corbin and wife from Enderlin. A Hampton school entertainment and box social are planned at Fulseher's Hall next Saturday evening.
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John Markman
Beatrice Sebring
Galesburg
Mr. Allen
Broad Street
J. C. Hawkins
GW. Turner
George Doyle
Boyle
John Corbin
Enderlin
Hampton School
Fulseher’s
Moline High Orchestra organized by Miss Mellin
Moline high school students formed an orchestra Wednesday afternoon under Miss Ethel Mellin who will direct. Ten Intye joined already and more members are expected at the next rehearsal. Eagles to Build faces Moline aerio No 11L2 will build a three story brick block at Fourteenth street and Sixth avenue with ground dimensions 64 by 150.
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Moline High School
Ethel Mellin
Melin
Moline Aerio No
Thos
Pourteenth Street
Sixth Avenue
Postum touted as coffee alternative in old letters
A Colorado man praises Postum over coffee noting weight loss improved digestion and better nerves after years of coffee use. The letter part of a marketing series from Postum includes testimonials and mentions a community election and a proposed building committee.
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Colorado
Ren
Lehn
Postum
Postim
Xraddale
Postum Company
Bottle Creek
Mick
Wellville
Unclear OCR fragment on Parry Taly and related names
Fragmentary text mentions Parry Taly and multiple corrupted proper nouns, with unclear context about people, places, and dates. No coherent event or outcome can be established from the readable portions.
Free of Charge Cure Offer by Dr Coen in Rock Island
An advertisement touts Dr. Coen offering free professional services to prove his treatment cures chronic ailments. It targets incurable cases and claims most patients recover within days to weeks, with some lasting longer but permanent relief promised. Testimonials from Mrs. Allen Morris, James G. Strawn, Samuel Myers, Joan McReary, and Dan Whalen are cited, describing cures for cancer, kidney disease, rheumatism, and neuralgia. The notice lists the clinic hours in Rock Island and urges prospective patients to call before a specified date to qualify for the free trial.
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Coen
Br Coen
Troy
Norlongine
Dr. Coen
Allen Morris
Wiehout
jRot Leeuw
Tam
James Gordon
Wlosir
bin Ie S& Lonle
Lees
Dan Whalen
Jarksonentel
Waverly
Eenatian and Professional Services
Bree
Hank Michell
Tyndes
Rock Inland
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Thirdwid Brady
Linksfelt Crocery
Andy, Meat
Third Street
The
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Ifenry Lussman
Ifenry Meint
Hickory Grove Township
Lussman
Binford
Dixon
Histandford
Henry Merers
Eairl
Marinan
Gonble
Big East Davenport
William Schoeder
Belly Avenue
Jersey Ridge Road
Ridge Road
Lindsay-Phelps Company
Cty
J. A. Hanley
Walling Court
Katherine Davisson
Ann Arbor
M. F. Davison
Phrae Cilldren
C.K. Clutt
St. Lewis
W. H. Davisson
Missouri
Mont
C, Mt & St. PL
Esther
Thomas Richardson
Sheridan Street
Wicruff
Green River
Richardson
Mrs. Richardson
Gears Warren
Prophetstown
Samael
Fred
Hazelton
Ktragoopf
Ederheimer, Stein & Co., Makers
Ederheimer, Stein & Co
Burlington Depot
EF. A. Riddell
Agt
Hampton
Zayda ‘Pearsall
Emanuel Paterson
Jon
Moline
Tey L. A. Johnston
Iver
Port Byrn
du Bride
Watertown
Port Byron
Baptist Church
Noy
Frst
Ieee
Eth
Freabeiness
St Atungen
Herstare
Utford
Parry Taly
Tan Tay
Kid Mon Rele
Matai
Iyvey
I. B. C. Biscuit
I. B.C
Independent Baking Co
Sahuber
Mr. Strawn
Shirley
Alfpeb Ring
Wittred Rex
Lane Myers
Mecksonville
Samuel Myers
DR. C. M. Coen
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