Davenport Real Estate Deals Signal Market Heat
Davenport real estate activity shows two business transfers and a residence sale. Henley block on Fourth and Brady shifts from H M Henley to L P Best, while Best buys 619 West Sixth Street and Henley plans family moves. Jager acquires 213 217 East Fourth for his livery venture. details omit price. Additional items note Farmers Institute dates, a landlord tenant trial, and a string of obituaries including Miss Sarah A Davenport and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Henley
Fourth
Brady Streets
H. M. Henley
L. P. Best
West Sixth Street
Henry Jager
Charles Grill
East Fourth Street
Jager
Best
Brady Street
Fourth Street
Brady
Mr Bryan's Fitness for the Presidency Revealed
A Chicago editorial extols William Jennings Bryan as the ideal president. It praises his honesty, long public life, and impeccable character. It argues his knowledge, optimism, and practical approach, showing his fitness through experience and moral leadership. The piece lauds his record on reform and his broad view of national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
United States
Paper Trust Debate Spurs Tariff Support and Roosevelts Campaign
A political feature argues for tariff protection of American paper industries, favoring Taft and Sherman on equalizing duties with production cost and reasonable profit. It notes Republican resistance to tariff cuts on paper and pulp, and links party success to industry prosperity. Also critiques President Roosevelts campaigning, citing petitions and alleged misuses of official power and congressional franking abuses in a Kokomo dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ohio
Sherman
Congress
Committee of Investigation
Republican Party
Roosevelt
United States
the Tribune
Kokomo
Ind
Ps Kokomo Peregraph
Moline Obituaries and Local Notices Across Town
A mix of obituaries and civic notes from Moline and neighboring towns. Rev Josiah A Mack longtime minister in Minois dies at 821 Warren Ave Chicago. Bridge repairs delayed awaiting lumber. Child dies after ammonia ingestion. Poles and power plant work underway in East Moline Silvis. Silvis seeks bids for new outlet sewer. Mrs Carrie Boettcher saves by daughter's intervention. Mrs Barbara Leipold obituary details, German-born immigrant with family spread. Political notes on Taft Bryan Debs and Sherman, with local commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah A. Mack
Minois
First Congregational Church
Warren Avenue
Chicago
Moline
Fifteenth Street
Arsenal Island
Charles Lagrelious
Watertown
Port Byron
East Moline
Silvis
W. H. Downing
United Light& Power’ Company
East McInne
Carrie M. Boettcher
Otto Boettcher
New England
Rosa
Barbara Leipold
G. H. Leipold
Fifth Avenue
Leipold
Germany
Ottawa
Leipold Seaves
Margarette Alt
Anna Lotz
Kansas City
A. J. Leipold
Sherman Omission on Railroad Merger Bill Exposed
The legislature learned that a report by Mr. Sherman claimed a prohibition on parallel or competing lines was in the railroad merger bill, but the clause was absent. Representative Todd of Michigan uncovered the omission and the House pressed to reconsider. Sherman initially resisted but yielded, his omission tied to merger interests.
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An Sherman
James S. Sherman
Congress
Ti. Sherman
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Indian Territory
Sherman
Todd
Michigan
Man with Danaruff Offered Cure with Zemo Sale
An advertisement proclaims a cure for Danaruff with Zemo. It claims the product kills the germ causing the disease and stops itching instantly. It also says Zemo prevents hair loss and leaves the scalp clean and healthy. Available at Harper House pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danaruff
Harper House Pharmacy
Laboring Men Defend Gompers In Labor Press Clash
A Bricklayer and Mason piece reprinted in the Buffalo Republic argues against capitalistic attacks on Samuel Gompers. It asserts AFL leaders advised unions to act in conscience, defend labor rights, and urge solidarity against unfair employers and political foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Republic
Samuel Gompers
Brother Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Friends of Labor
van Cleaves
Anty Wnion
Gymipers
Cure the Drink Habit With Orrine Program
A confidential invitation to readers seeking help for alcohol addiction. The Orrine Company of Washington DC offers No 1 secret treatment and No 2 voluntary treatment at 1 per box with a money back guarantee. Sold by Harper Office Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrine Company
Washington, D.C
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad From Rock Island
A Rock Island reader testimonial extols Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney disease and back pain. Amos Burgman of Davenport describes severe symptoms, relief after three boxes, and health improvement. Advertisement notes Harper House pharmacy contact and 50 cent price, Foster Milburn Buffalo as sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Amos Burgman
Fair Street
Davenport
Iowa
Rock Island
Harper House Pharmacy
Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Paro Ointment Ad
An advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. The Paro Ointment is offered at 50 cents and guarantees relief or refund.
A Well Known Fact About Zemo and Zemotone
An old sample advertisement notes that Zemo and Zemotone destroy germs causing disease and cure. It cites E W Rose Medics of St Louis and Harper House pharmacy selling Dr King’s New Life Pills at 25 cents. A Guilford Maine resident testifies lasting health after three years use.
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E. W. Rose Medics] Company
St. Louis
Harper House Pharmacy
Dr. King
L. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Maine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scott County Farmers’ Institute
Eldridge
Farmers’ County Institute
J. H. Anderson
Princeton
County Institute
Henry Kreiter
Kennedy
Iowa Agricultural College
Henry Wallace
Des Moines
Henry Meints
Henry Sussman
District Court
Jackson
Meints
Lane & Waterman
Louis Block
Lussmas
W. M. Chamberlin
J. A. Hanley
A. Finger
Lussiian
Sussman
Sarah A. Davenport
Davenport Ridge
Stamford
Conn
Miss Davenport
Isaac L. Davenport
Emily J. Andreas
The
Hans Rix
West Second Street
Burg
Holstein
America
Anna
Kattie Burwell
Bridgeport
J. Milton Glaspell
San Antonio
Texas
Albert H. Glaspell
Isaac Glaspell
Walcott
Scott County
Charles Thodt
Mr. Thodt
Long Grove
Jette’ Rohwer
Thodt
Catherine Adrain
Henrietta A. Thodt
Carl C
Alfred H. Thodt
Robert J. , Thodt
Plaza, Wash
Kingsford
Alice Cary Waterman
Janet M. Hill
Kingsford & Son
Osweso
Paper Trust
BASY
Silvis Board
Rock Island Road
Ibe
Mr. Taft
E. VY. D
Yoakum
Frisco
Tribune
EE. V. D
Indiana
Debs
H. R. Battles & CO
Fred J. Hodges
National Oyster Carrier Company
Norwalk
Connecticut
Gompers
Cab de Seca
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Vancouver
Spokane
Wenatchee
Ellensburg
Burlington Route
Tena Hun
F.A. . Riddell
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