Davenport Police Force Aimed at Efficient City Protection
The Davenport police department is praised for discipline and coverage with thirty six officers for a 1,000 population district, while the mayor and city administration defend the force as a model of protection. The court system is described as just and efficient, with most criminals convicted and the public encouraged to trust local policing.
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Devenpork
Davenport
Doine Sriele
Phillipa Bald
Rand
Tie
Tie Davenport
Daven
Prosperity Critique From Dr Sligteem Sparks Debate
Dr Sligteem, an eminent surgeon, warns that prosperity harms business. He argues too many can afford care, causing patients to deem it common and avoid the best treatment. The exchange contrasts views on affordability and demand.
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Dr. Sligteem
Scerlo Loey and the Odd Worldly Quod Opinion
A fragmented report traces a quirky tale of a scéjaingist in disguise and notes on uplift and joy. It mentions Darrell Reed Prish Bang and dubious remarks about life. The piece lists places and dates in a scattered fashion, with quips about golf in exotic locales.
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Scerlo Loey
Assaults Girl Then Kills Her Near Waterloo
Waterloo Illinois October 22 a 17 year old Miss Ele nor Woodcock daughter of a wealthy farmer was assaulted throat slit and body burnt in an open field as her family searched nearby officers and posse trailed the killer near Waterloo with a large search party encompassing the country near the Dennis Hollow bluff while authorities offered a reward and frenzied locals awaited news
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Waterloo
Elenore
Woodcock
Richard
Woolsack
Community notes from Bettendorf and area events
Local item list records a range of happenings including birthdays and greetings, visits from family members, and social outings in Bettendorf and nearby towns. It mentions a birth, a baby boy, honeymoon travel to St. Louis, medical news about a leg operation, and a potato weight record of nineteen ounces. Also notes illness改善 and a recovery aided by Dr. King’s Life Pills.
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Trenie
Tony
Mothman and Daughter
Atlantic
Geo
Moffman
Third Street
Hans Rosh
Tittle
Raynor
Laura Baumbach
Tike Kuehl
Buena Vista
Henry Mass
Afr
Bremer
Tomer
Tr Girnn
Laurent Wastener Af Boeh
B. J. Messer
St. Louis
Henry Boeh
Julius Seaman Jett
Anderson
Hast Moline
Tad
Fred Hason
Henry
Can
J. Jahy
Mary Friedriche
Local widow seeks$33 from each of sixteen men in poker dispute
A damaged clipping reports a widow alleging heavy losses in poker at the Muchtel tavern. She claims Curtis’s group of sixteen prominent citizens won her husband’s money and seeks $33 from each man. The fragmentary text provides limited names and specifics.
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Attron
Muchtel Nater
Mes
Curtis
Restorative Nervine Promises Nerve Renewal
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a brain and nerve tonic. It claims to refresh, revitalize, and restore weakened nerves through proper diet and the medicine itself. Testimonials from L Daly and others praise cures and urge trying the first bottle with a guarantee or money back.
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Miles
Mile
Test
Wental’ Strainchier
Mie
Taye
Cat
Ik L. Daley
Style Bask
Milest
Poem fragment by James Whitcomb Riley
A fragmented verse expresses reassurance amid trouble. It urges not dwelling on sorrow and to face tomorrow with hope, suggesting resilience and renewal despite stormy pain.
Noted Author Owen Wister At Work On New House
Owen Wister, author of The Vir- Siftians and other works, is at work on a new house of which he will bring out shortly. Wister is regarded as a leading recent fiction writer.
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Owen Wister
Vir- Siftians
Cammet IK
Shoruy
Wister
World Demands Selfless Men for Public Good Teachings
Fragmentary lines praise men willing to sacrifice private interests for the public. Mentions quotes about giving up yardage and quarters for a bushel, and urges men not to mix private life with business aims. Worries over linesmen swayed by policy versus personal motive appear.
Eldridge Notes and Local Happenings This Week
Eldridge notes cover funeral attendance for Henry Schwartz of Nebraska and the burial of a local resident at Oakdale cemetery. Hermie Smith and Jesse Doty attend the St Louis exposition. A large crowd attended a funeral, with Rev. Greif of Davenport officiating at Oakdale cemetery. Additional items mention someone renewing acquaintances, novel machinery updates, and regional arrivals from Marshalltown.
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Eldridge
Henry Schwartz
Nebraska
Hermie Smith
Jesse Doty
José
Mr. Ferris
Tuwearphy
Robert Zabel
Kenry Gertz
Jani Wiese
Koch
Marshalltown
Wyeek
Oaledale Cemetery
Mr. Greif
Davenport
Auto Scorchers Come Under Ban In Chicago
Chicago officials move to curb dangerous driving by forming a fifty-man "scorching squad" led by City Electrician Ellicott. He cites 39 U.S. deaths in 1904 and 80 Chicago accidents in nine months, details a plan using step watches and cables to trap speeding automobilists, and seeks cooperation from park boards to enforce slower speeds on city boulevards.
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Chicago
Ellicott
United States
Chicago Automobile Club
South Park Commissioners
West Park Board
Lincoln Park Commissioners
North Shore Houl Yard
Alows
Davenport Voters Registration Notice for 1904 Election
City voters in Davenport are warned to register on October 7 8 and 9 from 6 to 9 pm and October 10 from 6 to 9 pm at designated precinct locations. Registrars will also meet November 5 194 to revise rolls and complete electors. All electors must register personally or be barred from voting. List of precinct registration sites provided. Larry W. Prill, Mayor.
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Arkisn
Athar
London
Dagdad
Zanaitar
Benin
Ithe
Grate
Tangkok
Honolulu
Perak
Wei-Hai-Wei
Davenport
Oly
Clark
Royal Baking Powder Ad Tout for Home Baking
An advertisement extols home baking using Royal Baking Powder. It promises fresher, cleaner, tastier results for cake biscuits crepes muffins and puddings made at home. The copy markets Royal Baking Powder as superior to ready made bake shop or grocer items.
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Muse Sears Ny Royals
Turbulent legal notice on speeding injunction terms
A fragmented report quotes Ellicott stating that an injunction will govern a stretch of thoroughfares and will be enforced once a designated cabhinae is secured, with terms tied to Gerona 5 and related speeding restrictions.
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Ellicott
County Sues Railroad Over Division Point Move
Livingston county through Provosting Attorney Frank S. Miller sues the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad in the circuit court. The action seeks the return of 57.00 contributed by Chillicothe citizens for a division point plus interest, totaling 15.00, and a daily penalty of 1000 for fifty days tied to the division point removal under the contract. The case marks the county’s first suit under the statute.
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Ocn
Frank S. Miller
Honale
Livingston County
Ed Gust
Ufroutt
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Prt
Milwaukee
Miller
Chillicathe
Milwaukee Company
Viath- Uon
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