News of the neighbors and licensed to marry
Philip Schaum of Rock Island and Miss Mary Nichter of Burlington announce engagement. William C. Daniels and Miss Bess Baker, both of Davenport, plan marriage. Miss Myrtle Boggs, a saleswoman, fractured her wrist on Second and Main. Mrs Henry Suhl died at Mercy hospital from burns suffered while starting a fire. Mrs Katherine Koester awarded $20,000 alimony and $2,000 attorney fees in divorce from G. A. Koester. Wilfred Herd, 9, broke his leg jumping at school. Elsa Herd badly burned by a passerby’s match. Obituaries note Davenport pioneer Carl M. B. Hass and Scott county resident Adolph Schneckloth, each age 80, and John Ludick who died after pneumonia following surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Schaum
Fot Rock Island
Mary Nichter
Burlington
William C. Daniels
Bess Baker
Davenport
Henry Uhl
Mercy Hospital
Suh
Schleswig
Germany
Henry Suh
Thomas Erickson
Scott County
Wilfred Herd
Fred Herd
Ripley Street
Elsa
Carl M. B. Hass
West Second Street
Adolph Schneckloth
Hans Schneckloth
Dixon
John Ludick
Homemade Gifts From The Young For Christmas
A collection of simple child made presents ideal for relatives. The frog pen wiper uses green fabric a red hinge card and small eyes. grandma friendly capes from flannel, a snug handkerchief box with sachet and silk trim. two small gift books with guest and baby books. knitted wash cloths. and a linen covered work tray with spools and a pincushion.
Orion Lodge Elects Officers and Local Notes
Orion O F E S officers elected Tuesday evening with Worthy Matron Mrs. Tamme and Worthy Patron G. H. Wayne headlining the slate. Visiting Elizabeth Maddock of Dulah and Mary Breckenridge of Peoria are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Jordan. Local moves include station agent changes and water scarcity spurring a city well plan at the electric plant. Also news on Ioe Marine’s illness and a note praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during flu outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. FE. S
Tamme
G. H. Wayne
G. H
Mary Long
Stella Wayne
J. L. Bothwell
J. E. Gustafson
Elizabeth Maddock
Dulah
Minn
Mary Breckenridge
Peoria
Byron Jordan
Elwood Bothwell
Reynolds
George Fussett
Z. C. Keek
Biggsville, IL
G. H. Ferree
Keokuk
George Lamadine
Moline Workers to Receive 106000 in Wages Next Week
Wage earners in Moline plants will get about 106000 on Wednesday, with the top payout at a single concern reaching 37000 and other sums ranging from 2000 to 18000. The total is lower than last year’s 120000 due to fewer overtime hours and plant shutdowns in Silvis. About one third of the payments go to Moline residents, boosting local merchants ahead of Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Arsenal
Silvis
Odd Fellows
Moline Lodge
J. Q Hawk
Walter Yapp
C. Buelow
Ross Ricketts
Charles Fraser
Inexpensive DIY coughing syrup claim warned tale
The text describes making a cheap laxative cough syrup from Mentholaxene essence and sugar with boiling water. It advocates eight to ten hourly doses to suppress a cough, claim quick cure, and stronger lung tissues, with dosing for children by age. The piece warns readers about a home preparation risk.
Veteran executive saluted after 42 years of service
John Astrom of Sweden, moving to the United States as a youth, is noted in a respectful farewell by the company president for a career spanning 42 years and two months. The report reflects on a long tenure and personal regard for his contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Astrom
Moline Plow Company
Astrom
G. A. Stephens
Big Plow Concern
Stephens
Plow Company
Ter
Sweden
Hyomei Promises Relief From Catarrh and Tinnitus
A newspaper ad claims catarrh causes ringing ears and partial deafness as it travels via the eustachian tubes. It urges readers to visit Harper House pharmacy for a Hyomei inhaler kit to kill germs, soothe irritation, and prevent mucous crusts, with bottles sold at 50 cents or the complete outfit for 21 at the pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper House
Also Mentioned on This Page
Myrtle Boggs
Harned & von Maur's
Frog Penwiper
the Frog
Peny
Tipti
Eric Poees
Channon & Dufva West
17Th St
Rock Island
Rock Island Richardson Ladies
Second Avenue
Crampton
Richardson
Orion
Milan
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fourth Street
Watertown
Watertown Church
W.G. Ausbrook
William M. Driggs
H. E. Biggs
F. Q. Lyons
J. J. Nicholson
W. G. Ausbrook
Grace Lucas
Old Warwick
Warwick Company
Silver Creek
Regina
Margaret van de Heeden
Floremond van de Heeden
J. P. Williamson
Carney & Thompson
J. Pp
Secoml Ave
Sto's
Allen, Myers & Co. L
McCabe & Co
Rock Island Hardware Company
Lil & Ehieb
Hensley
Twentieth St
Telephone
Tri-Cities
Rogers
Allen. Myers & Company
Telephone West
Tri-City Railway & Light Company
Common and Preferred Stock
Litten & Roberts
Peoples National Bank Building
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