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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1912

Page

2

Davenport Merchants Urge Tougher Police Protection

In Davenport 300 block merchants adopt resolutions calling for stronger police protection. They want more officers and reduced patrol areas following recent burglaries including the Kunkel Hardware store raid. A 22-member committee was appointed to draft the resolutions at a Miller Grue-Ray meeting.

Ginger Club Kunkel Hardware Miller & Grue- Ray H. C. Sage E. H. Sanford C. J. Ruymann

Hydrocycle Triumph Shown In Milan Tryout By Moretti Brothers

A tandem foot propelled hydrocycle by the Moretti brothers impressed in a Milan tryout. Its propellers sit at the rear of the iron frame away from the water, unlike conventional water craft. The novelty promises high speed and possible widespread use on inland waters.

Milan Moretti Brothers

Dr Hartman Promotes Fresh Air for Lung Disease Cure

Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio defends his fresh air treatment for lung diseases arguing it predates modern methods. He criticizes past care using creosote and drugs and claims warmth air sun and proper diet speed recovery with Peruna Katarna and related products. He urges readers to seek Katarno and Peruna variants via druggists or the Katarno Company in Columbus.

Hartman B. Hartman Columbus Ohio Dr. Hartman M.D Doctor Good Lacupia Manalin United States Katarno Company Katarno

Aledo Community Notes Mark 80th Birthday Celebration

Mrs Jonas Runbom celebrated her 80th birthday Monday with about 50 friends organized by the Ladies Aid of the Swedish Lutheran church. A lunch from wet filled baskets followed a poem by Mrs J P Berg and a token gift of money. The activity also mentions numerous local visits and a Mercer county churches conference in Aledo with Rev J B Bartle presiding and a mass meeting led by Judge H E Burgess.

Jonas Runbom Ladies’ Aid Society Swedish Lutheran Church Augnet Swanson J. P. Berg Thomson Monrmouth Edward Lewis Uniontown Aledo Carrie Nyline Keithsburg Mabel Field J. E. Brown United Presbyterian Church J. B. Bartle Aledo Ministerial Association H. E. Burgess Marcer County H. B. Suteliff Chicago Christian Life Union H. E. Morgan W. E. Erwin Joy W. L. McNeal Mize Esther Nopf

Moline to Inspect Elevators and City Additions

City building commissioner plans thorough January inspections of all freight and passenger elevators with six month frequency, and no operation permit will be issued until conditions are reported satisfactory by John H. Wood.

Moline John H. Wood

Hyomei Vapor Treatment for Catarrh and Colds Ad

A promotional notice touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh coughs colds and croup with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied The ad explains inhaling vapor from boiling water and Hyomei refined with Australian eucalyptus and antiseptics A bottle costs 50 cents and a full outfit with inhaler is a dollar Sponsored by Thomas Drug Company and druggists everywhere.

Booth Thomas Drug Company

Mystery and tragedy center on a separated husband

The article recounts Clay confessing to killing his wife after returning from separation to kiss his baby. He claimed no intent to kill, but the child’s sudden shove triggered his anger and the fatal shot. Clay’s request to be buried beside his wife was denied.

Clay

How One Woman Won Cardui Claim From Tampa Letter

A Tampa reader outlines how Cardui, a plant based tonic, helped her recover from severe womanly troubles. She credits renewed strength and mental clarity to the remedy and recommends it to friends after fifty years of use. She notes the company provides home treatment guidance and a 64 page book on request.

Lou Ewers Davenport High School McKinley High School St. Louis Ewers Tampa Fla Mrs. B. ©. Corum Cardus Cardui Ladies’ Advisory Dept Ee Faedcine Co Chattanooga Tenn

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