Davenport Neighbors News Bursting with Local Dramas
Davenport headlines capture John Schultz claiming all Davenport girls court him though he lacks funds to wed. A burglar named Fred H. Smith steals from Krell confectionery cake and nuts but slips escaping. Bettendorf steel plant eyes $2.5 million orders as shop activity nears. Church dedication, barbers union debates Sunday closings, and show folk plight after unpaid week in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schultz
Davenport
Schultz
Mercy Hospital
Fred H. Smith
Krell
Brady Street
Randulph
Smith
Cit
Holy Family Church
Davenport Hotel
Perry
Second
Scott
Fourth
Marquette
John W. Crowley
Barbers
Journeymen Barbers’ Union
Old Maids
Commercial Club
L. C. Stanley
Board of Supervisors
Julius Sander
Committee On
Sander
Court House
Chicago
Pacific Coast States Solid for Bryan in Campaign Notes
Special Washington correspondence reports Pacific coast Republicans leaning to Bryan and Kern with Montana Idaho Washington and adjacent states likely to be Democratic. East Coast talks show Bryan gaining support as he is framed as a moral teacher, not just a politician. The piece also covers watch trust criticisms and tariff issues affecting prices abroad and at home, plus Taft Foraker dynamics in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denise
National
McKinley Apaign
Ing
Taft
Republican National Committee
United States
Bryan
Kern
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Pacific Coast
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Rhode Island
East
Brian
All Presbyterian
Prince of Peace
Waltham and
Riverside Waltham
Royal Waltham
Lady Waltham
Elgin
Watch Trust
Department of Justice
Standard Oil Company
Great Britain
United States Steel Company
East Moline Social News Highlights
Mr and Mrs Roy Minner of Elston Missouri visit Mr and Mrs C E Williams. Mrs W C Sensibaugh recovering from illness. Rev Paul Brown lecture at Plymouth church well attended Friday. Mr and Mrs Harry Moran of Chicago visit Mrs J R Willey. Mrs S F Riddell spent week with Rock Island friends. Mrs E J Wilson and children return from Marshalltown. Mrs J R Willey and her mother attend funeral in Aledo for Mrs R A Sheats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Minner
Elston
C. E. Williams
W. C. Sensibaugh
Paul Brown
Plymouth Church
Harry Moran
Chicago
J. R. Willey
S. F. Riddell
Rock Island
E. J. Wilson
Marshalltown
Aledo
R. A. Sheats
Political Factions Fray Over Letters and State Loyalties
A fragment discusses Republican infighting over letters allegedly tied to Hearst and Taft, suggesting their use to damage Foraker and Taft alike. It notes strong regional Republican divides in Indiana, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, with Indiana potentially leaning Democratic. It mentions Roosevelt’s pick and Ohio politics shaping Congressional leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghio
Walt
Standest Oil Company
Foraker
Taft
Joseph B. Foraker
Hearst
Mr. Taft
Indiana
Kansas
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Roosevelt
Ohio
Charles P. Taft
Olio
Indiana and national shift toward Bryan and Kern
The speaker notes a swing from Republican to Bryan Kern support, citing Indiana’s Democratic lead shrinking from 2,600 to 208 and a Chicago encounter with a prominent Republican manager who says Indiana is as safely Democratic as Texas. He observes nationwide newspapers showing unprecedented favorable attention to Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Beveridge
Chicago
Texas
United States
Bryan
Kern
Care of the Refrigerator Prevents Food Contamination
The article stresses meticulous fridge hygiene with frequent summer cleanings. Remove crumbs and spills immediately, empty the water pan, and shield food from dust. Scrub shelves in hot suds with Gold Dust, dry thoroughly, and leave door open to air. Clean both food and ice chambers, scald wastepipes, and replace parts.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. P. Bettendorf
Bettendorf
Milwaukee
Bettendorf Steel
West Fourth Street
P. J. Daly
West
Congress Street
Board of Local Improvements
Rock Island Railroad
Silvis
J. M. Whalen
Whalen
Round House
Seidel
Hr. Seidel
Velie Carriage Company
Leonard Construction Company
Joe Young
Forty-third Street
John Ostlyn
Velie Company
Ostlyn
the Argus
Henry T. Rainey
Illnois
Charles A. Keene
Mr. Rainey
Mr. Foraker
Senator Foraker
Fac
Lumet
East Moline
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Dr. Myers
Thor
Safety Building
Rock Island, Il
D. E. Scholl
Harper House
the Tri-cities
Second Avenue
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Vancouver
Spokane
Wenatchee
Ellensburg
Burlington Route
F. A. Riddell
Agent C
the News
S. Mdaniel
Harry Wallenwaber, H. R. Brown
Safe Investments
Connecticut Mutual Life
Muscatine
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