Pickling Works Expansion and Local Industry Moves
Davenport neighbors report ground broken for a new addition to the Davenport Vineyard Pickling Works at Clark and Hobson streets, with plans to rush completion. E Killing buys Molding Machine Works stock and moves the business to West Davenport. Atttorney Finger quarantined for smallpox at 2144 West Fifth Street. sixth case reported. Paschal rewarded with guard position at Ft. Madison penitentiary for aiding saloon prosecutions. Bettendorf and Le Claire town elections yield Robeson and Shirk reelected mayors amid spirited contests. Nabstedt & Sons lease space to move Davenport Savings Bank. US Express to occupy Third and Brady site. Obituaries note Norma Sophia Frank and Catherine A. Robinson. Silvis shops resume work after retrenchment. 47 engines repaired, 27 idle. East Moline alderman candidates named. Sprinkler system prevents large fire at Silvis storehouse. Rock Island station robbed of $4–$5. motorcyclist fined for speeding on Sixth Avenue mencoba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Clark and Hobson Streets
Only Necessary to Treat The Stomach Says Cooper
A sweeping theory from L T Cooper claims human health rests on the stomach and that disease yields only after stomach disorders are eased. He tours major cities promoting a “New Discovery” medicine, drawing thousands to his education campaigns and sparking physician discussion. Boston and Chicago residents quote relief from stomach ailments after using his preparations. We sell Mr Cooper's medicines at Harper House Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Cooper
Cooper
Chicago
Baston
H. B. Mack
State Street
Corks and Common Sense Lesson
A wise woman guides her daughter in cork removal from a bottle. She explains corks grip as they are twisted in the same direction to insert and must be untwisted to exit. If sticky, soften with hot water and a gentle touch eases the cork free.
JURY SUMMONS FINE DOUBLED FOR WEALTHY MAN
A prominent local businessman was fined £5 for failing to attend jury duty. He protested his importance, claiming an important engagement. The judge increased the fine to £10, noting the burden on the court and the man’s status. Pearson's Weekly reported the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk
Pearson’s Weekly
Ungallant remark sparks playful newsroom exchange
In a brief exchange, Cholly Lilley upbraids a caller noting she was out, while Miss Knox chides him to wish the caller better luck. The line ends with a lighthearted quip as the paper signs off with its slogan All the news all the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yaas
Cholly Lilley
Miss Knox
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Dandruff Cure
Anad dandruff ad claims no grease or dangerous drugs and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the parasite killer at the hair root. Testimonial from Charles Klein of Laramie says it relieved itching, cured dandruff, halted hair loss, and sparked new growth. Detroit samples and two sizes offered. Also includes a humorous anecdote about a cabbage loving novelist and a note on territorial annexation for Rock Island growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro's
Charles Klein
Laramie
Wyo
Herpicide Company
Detroit
Mich
T. H. Thomas
Rock Island Il Election Notice 1908 With Ward Names
Voters in Rock Island Illinois set election for April seventh nineteen hundred eight to elect aldermen in seven wards a city assessor collector supervisor three assistant supervisors and a constable. Also a public policy vote on anti saloon status and a proposed annexation of part of South Rock Island with polling places listed by ward and precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Ilinois
Iown
Ill
South Rock Island
Fourth Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Third Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Allemeyer’s Drug Store
Eleventh Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Arc details from Seventh ward notice in Rock Island
Seventh ward third precinct at Albert Olson's barn on Forty fourth street between Seventh and Eighth avenues. M T Rudgren city and town clerk Rock Island Illinois March 7 1908. Argus.
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Twenty-sixth
Sixth Ward
A. A. Reiss
Twenty-seventh Street
Seventh Ward
Fifth Avenue
Peterson’s
Forty-fifth Street
Albert Olson
M. T. Rudgren
Rock Island
Ill
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Molding Machine Works
Ing Molding Machine Company
E. Killing
Killing
Simplex
Attorney Finger
S. A. Finger
West Fifth Street
Mr. Finger
Staken
J. W. Paschal
Civic Federation
Scott County
Cummins
Ft.Madison
Bettendorf
E. W. Robeson
Citizens
W. O. Calvert
W. Robeson
Robeson
le Claire
W. ‘A. Shirk
Raymond Frank
West Eighth Street
Norma Sophia
Catherine A. Robinson
W. R. Benkett
Harrison Street
Kitty Benkett
Charles D. Robinson
Pawnee City
Neb
Estella Grubbs
Port Lavaca
Texas
Silvis
East Moline
Citizens’ Party of
Albert Bergholtz
Peter Stange
al Scheppers
Rock Island Railroad
S.A. Cartright
Bisant
Arthne Price
Rock Island, Ull
Mr. Workingman
Tricity Loan CO
Brady Street
Iowa
THE
ARGUS
Lene
Scott
Scotts
Inn
John
London
Standard
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
D. E. Scholl
Harper House
Argus. Ay
Knabe
Totten
Second Avenue
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Burlington and
A. Riddell
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