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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1907

Page

2

Davenport News: Railroads Forum Aims Reform And New Cars

Secretary Stevor and Couimereta club leaders report a conference in Clive with western Minnesota officials about discrimination against voters along the Mississippi. Plans include a 1,000 car factory, a large rolling stock project, and a university extension lecture program with notable speakers from Chicago and the University of Chicago. Obituary notes the death of B.S. Uammaht at 1024, with survivors listed.

Stevor Te Couimereta M. Hothenni John Dow Clive Varie Western Milimad Minn Resgard Elestors Mipelesippi

Moline Merrills Will Attend Ceremony and Death Notice

Merrills family and local residents report a ceremony planned near 100 ty e street during the ownership event at Tudeo's Maes. A New York boxing draw distressed fans as reports surface of a fatality and subsequent investigations led by Police Chief Beall. Funeral services are set for Juslenday at Hiufelae, with burial at Rivers cemetery.

Merrills Fred Merrills

Silvis Village Notes and War of 1812 Flag Exhibit

Silvis residents held a busy week with church events and social gatherings. The article notes a rare exhibit of the Star Spangled Banner flag from Fort McHenry, once owned by Eben Appleton, now displayed in a Washington museum.

Fort Meltuary Baltimore Francis Scud Key Hauner Washington New York Sun Eben Appleton New York Fort McHenry Armstead Appleton Boston

Millets and Millette Families in Obituary Notice Mix

A garbled obituary notice lists deaths and family connections including a 20 year old man born June 26 1887 and a girl named Millette and references to interment at Otrun Wa. It mentions several local residents visiting relatives in Orion Coal Valley Peoria and Taylor Ridge and notes various social visits and church activities amid fragmented lines. The passage preserves names such as Mrs. and Mr. Millette with neighbors and friends in a Northeast Illinois area, reflecting a community notices page with scattered dates and locations.

Ness Otrun- Wa Beshe Millette George Millette

Funeral rites for Lenoy Alien and Allen Rebedvansx noted

The funeral for Lenoy Alien, son of Mr and Mrs Ores tohedwiix, was held Thursday at 10 a.m. Rev M Horton of Minpis City Methodist conducted the service. Burial was in Steynomd cemetery. Funeral for nephew LeRoy Allen Rebedvansx was held Thursday. The service was at the home of Mrs T Noble. The Glidden Automobile Tour is advertised with local carenthusiasts urged to keep engines running and enjoy the scenic ride. An ad promotes Electric Bitters as a health tonic, with testimonials from Morton L Hill of Lebanon Ind and listings for local retailers Otto Grotjan in Rock Island and Gustav Schlegel & Son in Davenport.

Hush Phelps Conpsville Silvis Tiehant Walsit Vie Village Taesiay Syeekal Margaret Aten Cotona Binestos Mare Walsh Alice Culn Colona Messames Vets Feunk Hooter Steet Rikparelek Doery Macken Cartiste Tirsiay Younes Arade Shiart Kreps Stuloa Mispurcus Mamd M Kreps Ryytols Mes McAumin Anit Dart Sreare Sentty Baek Tsk Seston Baptist Ladies Guarse Pernytt Sheffield Lenoy Ores Tohedwiix Muscatine Town M. Horton Muteh Thiermont Steynomd Morton Kistler Morton Kistler Ani Sant |Wle of Near Joy, Ieatue Over Tl LeRoy Allen Iunehick Sive Il Biwif Werlkwsky T Noble Arch Bownem Morton L. Hill Lebanon Ind Otto Grotjan Second Avenue Rock Island Gustav Schlegel & Son West Second Street Davenport

Bonds for construction contracts emphasize American Surety Company of New York

The notice urges owners to require contractors to secure bonds from the American Surety Company of New York, claiming it provides the strongest security and benefits to both owners and responsible contractors. It highlights that for bonds on contracts and surety bonds of all kinds, this company offers the highest form of security and is a preferred backing for performance.

American Surety Company of New York

Local worker with Deere & Co and Moline Plow Co retires

An employee noted for trusted roles in local SAS and car factories, including a five year tenure at Deere & Co and a long stint at Moline Plow Co, ended his active service and is transitioning to a senior seat site.

Sas Keater Deere & Co Moline Plow Company Ure

Electric Fruit Ripening Method Highlighted by Tate Discovers

Mobile importer T Bennett describes a device using electric light in a glass case to ripen fruit such as panamas more quickly. The method allegedly yields fruit as luscious as natural ripening and could be used in hotbeds and warm climates. Also includes chatter and testimonials about Cham berlain’s cholera and diarrhoea remedy.

THE Swift Specific CO Atlanta, GA Tate Hr. T. Bennett Mobile Ala Morning Jet Kansas City Star

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