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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1906
Page
2
Public notice announces Hugh W Crawford administrator filed his final report in Rock Island County Court. Hearing set for Sept 16 1906 at 9 am for interested parties to object. If no objections are filed the report will be approved and an order of union requested. Rock Island Aug 15 1906.
State of Illinois Rock Island County circuit court chancery notices warn non residents Lee D Hopkins and Alfred Swanson to appear by September terms of 1906. Both cases allege failure to reside, with summons issued and aliases issued, court action to enter default decrees if not answered or demurred. Complainants are Marion E Sweeney and Irle and Marshall. clerk George W Gamble signs. Rock Island, Aug 1906.
Affidavit of non residence filed in Rock Island Illinois summons issued for chancery case against Charles Dement and others with unknown heirs. Complaint seeks relief on described real estate in section seven township nineteen north range two east fourth principal meridian. Returnable third Monday in September 1906 in Rock Island. George W. Gamble clerk. Murphy and Witter solicitors.
Mr and Mrs Ralph E Martin departed Davenport in their small Bessie rowboat for St Paul and intermediate points. The voyage, using a one and a half horsepower engine, aims for a leisurely journey upstream at about 60 miles per day. The Bessie, long used on the Mississippi, has always returned its crew safely and will be tested on this notable trip.
A discussion of old fashion dress from the early 1800s describes shoes with broad toes, snug stockings, five cape overcoats, tight trousers, a stiff stock neckwear, and a velvet collar. It notes how attire aimed for an irresistible look, and mentions the awkward dressing routines and punishment imagery of the era.
Moline notes report a party led by E H Sleight left in a Packard for Vinton Iowa with his wife C E Dietz and Miss Edna Sleight. They expect a fine run via Des Moines as Iowa roads are described fair though rutty.
Railway tips urge travel by Rock Island to Minneapolis at 9:20 Sat or Sun night. C M and St Paul offer first class service to Chicago and Kansas City with sleeping car reservations. Rock Island sells round trips to Peoria for 2.75 Aug 18 20 21, with return by Aug 23. to Springfield for 4.65 Aug 19 20 21, return by Aug 23. Colorado trips via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line encouraged. 22 Chicago to New York via Lake Shore Aug 28 29 return by Sept 4. Homeseekers’ tickets to Iowa Minnesota Dakotas and beyond. New York City excursion via Michigan Central one fare plus 2. Full schedules via C M and St P offices in Chicago.
The note lists prices in Cincinnati Columbus Toledo and Louisville with $7.50 in some cities and $7.00 in Louisville and $7.50 elsewhere, promising low Sacportions at other points. Tickets are valid 30 days from sale. A special train with high back seat coaches and Pullman sleepers departs Peoria at 10 15 p.m. For more information contact E B Leppert district passenger agent 325 Main Street Peoria IL.
A series of aphoristic reflections urge vigorous thought and fresh brain power. The author cites Stevenson on youth and mental faculties, stresses inner life over material wealth, and argues proper training can suppress depressing emotions while strengthening good ones.
A newspaper item discusses Prince Albert’s self effacing fidelity to Queen Victoria, noting his duty to sink his own existence for the sovereign. It cites his letter to the Duke of Wellington praising the consort role and contrasts female sovereignty with a humbled prince. It ends with an advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers pills.
A bath book recounts John Wesley arguing with Beau Nash over street preaching. Nash claims common report suffices to judge, Wesley counters by asking if Nash has heard him. The tale frames questions about sun, stings, and summer unhappiness, segueing into a plug for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve sold by druggists.
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