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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
2
The Brennan versus Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway damage suit was dismissed after a settlement. The plaintiff receives $6,000 in place of the jury verdict of $8,400. A new trial had been granted before the settlement and dismissal.
Record of real estate transfers listing multiple entries in Rock Island and Moline. Transactions include Schumacher, Cant, Mills, Simpson, Eells, Cramer, Magill, Turner, Denk, Davenport, and Hansen properties with prices ranging from $325 to $5,000. Also ad copy for patent medicines and digestion aids.
A set of new harness valued at 25 dollars and a pony were stolen from Henry Huberty’s barn at 501 Sixteenth Avenue in Moline. The pony and cart were later found in the city, showing signs of overnight hard driving. Police suspect the thief returned it to avoid detection. Huberty rejoiced at the recovery.
An advertisement claims Savi pains in legs arms and back vanish in hours without morphine opium or cocaine. It says the remedy neutralizes acid and expels rheumatic poison, urging readers to avoid doctors and costly old-fashioned cures.
Proof shows testimonials from J Brown of 1212 Belmont Ave Philadelphia and R Morris of 625 Locust St Philadelphia praising Munyons Rheumatism Cure. Letters from J Suleridan of 1530 Vine St Philadelphia endorse it, noting refund if unsatisfied. the ad promotes 25 cent price and publication of names.
Chicago market quotes for Wheat Corn and Oats steady to mixed. Hog prices opened strong then closed weak with various weights and receipts listed. Cattle and sheep opened steady, with regional hog and cattle movement noted in Omaha Kansas City and Northwestern totals. Liverpool cables reflect higher wheat and unchanged corn.
New York Stocks quotations list varied results with U P at 180, U S Steel pref 112, U S Steel common 54, Reading 137, Rock Island pref 60, Rock Island common 24, Northwestern 177, Southern Pacific 117, N Y Central 116, Missouri Pacific 64, Great Northern 159, Northern Pacific 141, L N 121, Smelters 92, C F I 37, Canadian Pacific 175, Illinois Central 148, Penna 1285, Erie 33, Lead 82, C O 49, B R T 55, B & O 107, Atchison 971, Locomotive 55, Sugar 131, St Paul 14934, Copper 835, Republic Steel pref 86, Republic Steel common 2634.
Wholesale prices for provisions live stock feed and fuel listed for Rock Island on December 2. Fresh eggs 28c packed 25c per dozen. hens 8c per lb springs 9c. butter 25c. lard 9c. potatoes 60-65c onions 55c beets 40c turnips 5c. corn 60c oats 47-50c wheat 90c. timothy hay 9-10, prairie 7.5-9, clover 8. straw 6. coal lump 14c slack 8-9c per bushel.
Cure claim for rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. First dose said to offer immediate benefit with rapid systemic action. Sold for 75 cents and $1 by Otto Grotjan in Rock Island and Gust Schlegel & Son in Davenport. Also promotes Salubrin for abrasion healing stating bacteria cannot harm a healthy wound.
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