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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
2
An advertisement touts Good Sweet and Wholesome Bread as the staff of life. It promotes BRAIN BREAD made exclusively by the bakers, claiming it uses the best products and whole wheat nutrients for health and nourishment.
A tempting ice cream line promises perfect cooling for picnics and parties with rich flavor and chilled satisfaction.
Nellie Reynolds visits Le Claire. Clara Heald visits Davenport. Weather helps corn crop after heavy rains. Electric storm damages Ira Miller residence in Port Baron area injuring Bigwood family. Public notices include medical cures and drug advertisements from Hatle Ullemeier.
A round of social notes from Milan and surrounding areas includes visits by Miss Jennie Chandler of Rock Island and Roy Eequaty, new gasoline car use by section crews, parties by the T. 0.8. society, and local store activity. Drought relief, weddings, baptisms, and church events are noted along with visits from residents of Alexis, Preemption, and Rock Island.
Sherrard notes Aug 17 as William Nixon returning home from Coirns laws. Robert Lee Sr. visited relatives in Rock Island with Stella and Elizabeth Darison. Hattie Florance and Ciester Samuelson are visiting relatives in SMisecs Hada.
Aleda Johnson and Miss Anna Cadds return home after a 10 day visit. Sun day school excursion runs from Cable to Sears. Mrs James Flemaude visits the tri cities. John Pritchard funeral held last Sunday. died Friday after long illness at 45, wife and four children survive. Rev Gritfin officiated, burial at Sherrard cemetery. Peter Dockerty visits William Gibson's home. Baroey Fisherty and Lottie Lawson visit Joseph Lawson. Judd Cox returns from Hamilton to see ill daughter. Edith Sherrard returns to Reynolds after week with Mrs Finniel. Gus Stenstrom travels to Monmouth for hospital treatment.
Church notices list numerous parishes with service times across Trinity Episcopal St Josephs Sacred Heart St Mary German St Lutheran Grace Lutheran Swedish Lutheran Zion Swedish Lutheran German Reformed and more. Also notes Sunday school times and vespers. includes brief health ad for Foley's Kidney Cure and Dr Woods syrup.
Practical guide to jams jellies and marmalades detailing three cooking methods four to five steps per method. Advice on choosing fruit sugar and timing plus sealing storing. Compares homemade preserves with commercial methods noting quality and keeping properties.
The text lists daily menus for a week including breakfast and dinner options. It mentions beef, lamb, potatoes, creamed sauces, fried fish, stews, pies, and assorted breads with unclear OCR errors. It includes items like roasted lamb with mint sauce, creamed potatoes, scalloped tomatoes, brown bread, fruit, soups, and vegetables across days.
Menu items list broiled potatoes, creamed vegetables, puddings, stews, and breads. Includes Corn Pudding, Potage and pressed chicken methods, White Sauce, and Entire Wheat Muffins. notes on breakfast fare and beverages.
Advert promotes Dr Kjug Sew Life Pills for headaches and Safered Ointment for leg sores. Claims build up health through pure blood and quick relief. Sold by Hartz d Ullemeier, C W Lenhart, Marion Marshall Fisher druggists. Includes price 25 cents.
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