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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1906
Page
2
Public notice: Hugh W. Crawford administrator filed final report in Rock Island County Court. Hearing set for Sept 10 1906 at 9 a m for objections. if none, report approved and distribution order sought, with discharge of administrator. Rock Island Aug 15 1906. Hugh W Crawford Administrator.
In Rock Island Illinois a chancery case involving Albert R Hereen as complainant seeks relief against Charles Dement and multiple heirs and unknown devisees. A summons returnable September third Monday 1906 requires defendants to plead or demur. Dated Rock Island August 17, 1906. Clerk Murphy? citey & Witter, complainant's solicitors.
The Iowa National Bank directors raised the surplus by 18000 to 68000 and declared a 4 percent semiannual dividend payable October 1. This strengthens lending capacity as the ممن限 previously 10 percent of capital now rises to 11 percent of surplus, boosting allowable loans to about 16800 from 10000.
The three act musical farce comedy My Wife's Family by Hal Stephens and Harry Linton will entertain at the Illinois theater on Sept 3. The show promises bright lines and original song and dance numbers, following prior season success. Also The Minister's Son returns next Sunday, with a strong appeal and repeat performances. Electric Bitters and Mystic Cure are advertised remedies for various ailments, with local drugstores selling them.
Back from South Africa N W Palmer reports hard times and crop devastation from droughts and locusts. Louis Jones loses two fingers at the arsenal. Dr Hinman treats them. Tony Pappas leaves town, debts linger and goods are seized. P C Simmons declines naval reserve command. John R Curtis injured in Silvis yards with a scalp wound. Kewanee unions plan to march to Moline for Labor Day with a big turnout and a special train expected.
A condensed, period tone notice promotes Rock Island and Minnesota routes with home seekers tickets on specific Tuesdays, Colorado summer trips via Chicago Milwaukee line, and low one way fares to California and Northwest cities. It also includes an ad for Herpicide claiming dandruff causes hair loss, with testimonials and agent contact.
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