Building Work of the Week Reviewed
Meaffrey flats on the old Methodist church site will start, using old walls, with G A Hanssen as architect. Northwest Davenport Turner hall contract to be let soon. St James Hotel remodeling under H Hammatt. Other projects include Rew Jacket Pump Co buildings, Moline Automobile foundation, and Ficke building on Engl street with HMS plans by Hammatt. Building permits issued for several properties in Davenport. The Stomach Is The Man ad promotes Hodol Dyspepsia Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Hanssen
Northwest
Davenport
Clausen & Cleusen
St. James Hotel
Hammatt
Hgar
Bed Tecket Pump Co
Temple, Burrows & Mc‘Ciain
Rew Jacket Pump Co
Moline Automobile Company
Hast Moline
Fortus
Feeney
Ficke
Engl Thing Street
Hammait
C. H Jseser
Hast Fourteenth Street
Tatiro
Fetercon
P. Christiansen
H. G E. Zeumet
Egat Sixth Street
Cambria
Tremont
I. W. Peterson
Western Avenue
Fifth and
Sixth Streets
R. Mahlstedt
Simplex Washing Machine Co
Hobson and Clark Streets
R. Mehlelstedt
Ehler
Locust
East Street
Alfred Vinal
LeClaire
High Streets
Jong Barns
Kehoe Bros
J. B, Kehoe
Sixth and
Comely Maiden in America Travels for Uncle’s Will
New York Sept 24 A young English woman Florence Gray says she crossed to the United States and spent days at Ellis Island then returned to England to satisfy her uncle’s will which required she visit America before inheriting his fortune. She claims no intent to stay in the U S. and left aboard the returning steamer. Davenport Malting Co Pale Export advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florence Gray
Ellis Island
England
America
Messenger Boy of Davenport Makes a Noted Round
A humorous feature profiles a local messenger nicknamed Our Mural Friend, detailing his slow, steady downtown rounds in Davenport in 1904. It notes his hat sign, his cautious pace, and a playful comparison to a tortoise as he delivers a message and then examines his wheel. Also included is a fragmented cautionary note about young women traveling to St. Louis and a lighthearted take on kissing bugs observed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Daversport
Davenport
Mike Murphy
Dave
Mar
Tri- Cities
St. Louis
Walle
Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder Abbreviated Cure Claim
An advertisement claims instant relief from catarrh and cold symptoms after first use of Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder. It asserts the product provides rapid improvement within ten minutes and promotes Dr Agnew’s Liver Pills as a companion remedy, in a Buffalo origin notice featuring a testimonial from a couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey de, Bochror
Buffalo
Dr. Agnew
Young Man Strays After Escorting Lady Home
A eastern city resident recounts a self described tale of escorting the daughter of a prominent citizen on Pine Street. After ensuring she reached her domicile, he set off back to his quarters but became disoriented, wandering roughly an hour before finding his way near a park and expressing bewilderment.
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Pineestreet
West Davenport
Fevary Park
Davenport High School Athenean and To Kalon Societies Meet
At Davenport High the Athenean society held a program at Griswold annex with an extemperaneous speech by Lynoor Gilbert on the Russian and Japanese war. A debate on church property taxation won by Ernst Peters and Walt8 over Francis Brugman and Will Gienne. President Ingran appointed a constitutional revision committee: Walter Brooks, Brugman, Ingran. A new To Kalon society formed to foster literary and debating spirit. officers named: President Harry Hoysinger, Vice President Wil Brown, Secretary Lierle Tomas, Treasurer Wil Ureboing. Junior class elected Alfred Flew president, Walter Brooks VP, Herbert Bixby sec, Fannie Wright treas, Julia Dennis and Carl Martzel consors. Senior hayrack party planned for Tredick farm. Miss Mary De Lescaille visited Tuesday. Wawding’s astronomy class sought new planets Thursday. Theta society to meet at Griswold. Football team addressed by Coach McManus with tips on play.
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Davenport High School
Athenean Society
Thhe Griswold Annex
Lynoor
Gilbert
Ernst Peters
Walt 8
Francis Brugman
Will Gienne
Worrel Daw
Ingran
Walter Brooks
Frank Ingran
Llass
Harry Hoysingerfence
Wil Brown
Lierle Tomas
Wil Urebiog
Griswald Annex
Alfred Flew
Herbert Bixby
Treasuer
Fannie Wright
Consors
Julia Dennis
Carl Martzel
Tredick Farm
Mary de Lescaille
Wawding
Theta Society
Griswold Frang Venius
Inside Inn Declares Hospitality Amid Fraternal Criticism
A self defense notice from the Inside Inn claims it can accommodate all guests at fair rates and with superior comfort. It asserts 2,237 beds and spaces, notes a forest setting near St Louis, and promotes rates from 21.50 to 5.50 European and 3.00 to 7.00 American, including daily grounds access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Jin An
Electric Bitters Promised as Cure for Liver Disorders
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for overwork fatigue and nervous tension. It claims to cure liver and kidney disorders, rheumatism, neuralgia, and fatigue, asserting 50 cents and satisfaction guaranteed by Frank Nadler, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nadler
Redmond Urges Irish Action Before Audience
Chicago Sept. 24 John E Redmond nationalist warned Irish supporters that further delay endangers home rule. He stated that Ireland will gain self government before the oldest man in the audience dies, urging unity and action. The crowd listened in silence and then rose in cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea Ireland
Redmond
Redmond Urges Ireland Home Rule Rally in Chicago
In a speech amid Irish-American support, Redmond calls for Ireland’s freedom and prosperity. He announces $50,000 subscribed to aid the cause, with Chicago Irishmen adding $4,000. Speakers insist the Irish demand is home rule and government vested in an Irish parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redmond
Ireland
Eta
John F. Finerty
Chicago
Dussershyitt
Government of Ireland Jn
Talien Illiuence
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Wcaffrey
Row Ficke
East Third
John A. Feeney
Caletoritia
Beareche
Comely Maiden
Unicle
Davenport Malting Co
Taylor
Lleabl
Imo
John E. Redmond
Acme Packet Company
Dr. Shoop
Brick Munroe
East Third St Bera
J. O. Sisicoke
Fko Vivacious
Comerione
Blanche Ring
Harry Congr
Dee Diviehstein
Beat
Viviar’s Papas
A.smoere
Floke’s
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