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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1902

Page

2

Davenport Notes: Poisoning, Runaway, and Labor Parade

Mrs. Frank Mosier of Jamestown in Blue Grass township fell ill after eating sun-warmed tomatoes believed poisoned from a vine. A runaway on West Fourth Street near the Central fire station involved Billy Mouar’s hot tamale wagon. occupants escaped injury, with Hammerly and Houar injured. Reports cover staff changes at Postal and Western Union offices, labor parade plans led by E J Mack, and golden jubilee events for Davenport Turngemeinde. Child deaths and local notices follow, alongside a catarrh cure advertisement and medical ads.

Frank Mosier Jamestown Blue Grass Township Barewald West Fourth Street Central Fire Station Billy Mouar Fourth Street Lou Hansen Zip Hammerly Court House Dave Schroeder Houar Hammerly E. J. Mack West Locust Street Unter den Linden Hugo Struck J. Siegfriedt Harrison Perry Filmore Third Scott Street Fourth Mr. Mack Cedar Rapids Moline

Moline News and Notices From Recent City Scene

Sunday morning reports indicate a new East Moline and Watertown line awaiting readiness for passenger service. Deere block damage and an incident on Seventh Street and Third Avenue involved a severed artery. a worker, Lew, remains stiff but recovering. A Davenport carriage works purchase, a child’s death from cholera infantum, and a street fair riot with several fights were noted along with municipal police action. Obituaries include Mrs. Johanna Mason and Charles E. Aradford. Harry Olson selected for a local union posting. a White's facility child, Dudley, died from convulsions.

Look Pleasant Pease Photographer Credits Electric Bitters

Photographer C C Harlan of Eat on Ohio credits years of indigestion and stomach trouble to medicines then praises Electric Bitters as a godsend. The ad claims the remedy cures dyspepsia and supports liver and kidney health, promising renewed vitality for 50 cents.

Pease C. C. Harlan Eaton, O Hartz & Ullemeyer

DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Liver Tonic Claim

An advertisement asserts DeWitts Little Early Risers cleanse the system and act as a liver tonic. Watt of Milton Pennsylvania testifies the pills are small, easy to take and never gripe, available from all druggists.

DeWitt Watt Highland Avenue Milton

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