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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1906
Page
2
A wreck on the Ty. I. N. W. line delayed Davenport traffic when a derailment near Pleasant Valley and Le Claire required a temporary track around the cars. The incident slowed service early in the day until trains could resume schedule.
Washington journalists plan a twelve-acre suburb east of Chevy Chase with no streets and rustic bungalows. Six newspaper men will own the tract, fence it, and run private country roads, forming a tranquil community away from crowds with no outsiders admitted.
An advertised remedy promises to cure rheumatism neuralgia in one to three days. It removes the cause and makes the disease disappear at once. Priced at 75 cents and $1. Sold by Otto Grotjan in Rock Island and Gustave Schlegel & Son in Davenport.
A vintage ad urging readers to buy Rocky Mountain Tea from Dr. Thomas Pharmacy. The playful verse promises sunshine after rain and promotes the product as a remedy or refreshment for rainy evenings.
James T Montgomery ex president of the Moline Elevator company died at his home 1295 Fifteenth half street after a two year illness with tuberculosis. Born March 15 1802 near Orion Henry county he moved through Rock Island Davenport to the Rock Island arsenal and later to Moline where he joined Barnard Leas then led the Montgomery works as president and superintendent. He married Alice Pershing in Davenport July 3 1888 and had a long career as a tool maker before founding the Moline Elevator company.
Rail fare notices announce first class service to Chicago and Kansas City from the tri cities with sleeping car bookings and return fares around 8 dollars. Rock Island lines offer August round trips to Chicago or Milwaukee with varying return limits and prices. Excelsior Springs, a health resort, publishes a 32 page booklet via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway. Colorado summer trips promoted with through train service and low rates. inquire with agents for routes and rates.
The railroad issues a new South Dakota guide detailing resources and opportunities. It covers Lyman County and western territory recently opened by railway expansion. The publication can be obtained for two cents postage by sending to any CM and St. Paul office. Also notes home seekers fares and excision rates. A testimonial touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a rapid healer for burns and wounds.
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