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Newspaper
Tri City Star
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1904
Page
2
Fragmented report notes Commander R Peary planning a new ship for another Arctic expedition and hints at it being his last public appearance, while mixed items mention Irish immigrants, Purdue hazing injuries, Panama Canal debate, and Civil War regimental disputes.
Motne manufacturing plants along the river unite in a joint fire protection plan costing about 20000 dollars. Eleven firms including Dears & Co and Mutual Wheel Co form the collaboration, building a thunderous water system with individual tanks and pumps feeding a citywide main along Thinteveouc to reduce factory fire risk and protect workers.
Drera and vomprry's eleven factories will install pumps and a main line to force water into the system, supplementing city pumps. Deere & Company will gain pressure and supply, ensuring protection beyond the city’s capacity. Harry Ainsworth explains insurers urged the measure to reduce risk. The arrangement includes valves and gates to integrate with the city system, safeguarding yards like Dinock, Goss & Co. from major blazes.
A Republican gathering occurred Saturday night at the party headquarters on Third Avenue in Moline. The event featured vocal and instrumental entertainment and strong crowd approval of the speakers. John E. Beote and C. J. Searle led remarks while Frank C. Alley presided and introduced them.
Rock Island high school defeated the alumni 38 to 0 on Saturday afternoon at Augus tila tumors. The first half saw the high school push toward the alumni goal before a touchdown and a two score lead by halftime. In the second half the high school continued to press, withimson Marquis and Helrobeth scoring advances and Coleman missing several kicks. The final score stood 38 to 0 as the high school lineup and substitutes outplayed the alumni line throughout the game.
Revenue from the Turner ball by the Swedish Lutheran Church of Rock Island totaled $30. Donated items were awarded to winners after the fair. List of donors and prize recipients includes knitted shawl by Mrs. Chas B. Johnson won by A. P. Johnson and other articles such as dolls, pillow shams, shawls, and a $5 gold piece, with winners named throughout.
Davenport Iowa council minutes report 1904 regular session presiding mayor Phillips, numerous petitions and committee referrals on street paving water taxes grades and assessments. ordinances granted to switch and track rights of Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway Company. many tax reliefs approved or referred, and city clerk noted communications and payroll details.
One hundred dollars netware owned by Hally Catarrh Cure is advertised by F I Creney Co Toledo. P J Cheley praised for 16 years as financially able to honor obligations. Walding Riman Marvin Wholesale Druggists Toledo endorse Hall's Catarrh Cure, claimed to cure via blood and mucous membranes, testimonials offered free, price 73 cents, sold by druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The rain Sunday night left Perry Street between Fifi and Eighth nearly impassable. The center of the street washed deep ruts and large piles of brick, brick bate, and rubble require removal before the street can be used. Restoration will take several days with a large force.
A physician from Albany Georgia credits Dawitts Little Early Risers with easing a billious attack. He says one small pill worked better than calomel or blue mass and had a pleasant effect. The pills are sold by all druggists.
London figures show 1993-3 taxation total 24,958,592 pounds with London contributing 10s per person and 12,248,315 pounds spent on relieving pauperism. The data highlight how most funds cover other poor relief duties and welfare, not main maintenance.
A Chicago firm, E. O. De Witt & Co., claims their Witeh Hazel based salve treats piles and skin ailments, warning against counterfeit versions. The ad touts DeWitt's Salve as genuine and superior, sold by druggists nationwide.
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