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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1909

Page

2

Skat Tournament Awards Shared by Davenporters

News notes from the neighbors report the tri city skat event at Rock Island Turner hall awarding prizes to Davenporters and local players. Winners include John Ahrens second Herman Ooetzman third G Rochow fourth A Oppenheimer fifth Dr Ludewig sixth Ben Warnken and seventh Chris Lepper. Ned Lee to continue as manager of People’s Union mission for another year amid ongoing work.

Tri-City Rock Island Turner Hall John Ahrens Davenport Herman Ooetzman G. Rochow Rock Island A. Oppenheimer Moline Dr. Ludewig Ben Warnken Chris Lepper

Consumption dangers from catarrh warn readers in ad copy

The notice warns that catarrh can lead to consumption and lists symptoms such as raw throat, frequent sneezing, foul breath, watery eyes, stopping nose, spitting, and crusts in the nose. It promotes Hyomei as a guaranteed cure with a complete inhaler set for $1.00 and 50 cent bottles, with a money back guarantee and free book from Booth's Hyomei company.

H. O. Rolfs Booth Buffalo N.Y

Moline Seeks sealed bids for combined patrol and ambulance

The Moline police committee invites sealed bids and specifications to purchase a 45 horsepower automobile patrol wagon with space for a six foot stretcher and a covered body. Bids due by 6 pm January 24 1910. The move follows discussions on replacing horse vehicles with motorized patrol units as the city grows.

Moline

Fire damages limited at old town school house

Silvis Mrs S Bull and daughter Miss Kittie Bull visited Osborne. Rev Patterson to preach at Baptist church next Sunday. A chimney fire at the east end schoolhouse caused minor damage. Mrs Goodwin of East Moline stayed with Mrs Henderson. Rain washed away sand at the Downing building excavation delaying foundation work and sidewalk repairs. Plans mention paving Main street next spring. Baptist Sunday school eyes a Christmas Eve program with children speaking and singing.

S. Bull Kittie Bull Jessie Brown Osborne Baptist Church Patterson Goodwin East Moline Henderson

Local Visits And Revival Plans At Foster Baptist Church

Foster Mrs Anna Calhoun arrived Friday from Stratford Iowa to visit her niece Mrs D A Kleist and family. Miss Arizona Watson stayed a few days with friends in Muscatine. Miss Louise Foster visited with her sister Mrs Fred Faulkner in Muscatine. Rev Mr Bryden preached at Foster Baptist Church and will return in two weeks on December 26 at 11 o clock and in the evening to open a revival series. Miss Gertie McKillip will spend the winter with her sister Mrs G Stewart.

Anna Calhoun Stratford Iowa D. A. Kleist Arizona Watson Muscatine Louise Foster Fred Faulkner Bryden Foster Baptist Gertie McKillip G. Stewart

Lady Churchill Disappears After Spirit Advice

London reports a sensational mystery as Viscountess Churchill vanishes with her three children after arriving at St Pancras with her son and two daughters on November 28. Advertisements seek her whereabouts though she has not been seen since. Rumor says she consulted a spirit medium who urged her to leave Viscount Churchill and take the children.

London Viscountess Churchill Earl of Lonsdale Lady Churchill St. Pancras Station Churchill Viscount Churchill

Rheumatism Cure Promises Quick Relief

Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism and Neuralgia claims radical cure in one to three days with remarkable action on the system. First dose shows benefit as disease seems to disappear. Sold for 75 cents and $1 by Otto Grotjan in Rock Island and Gust Schlegel & Son in Davenport.

Detchon Otto Grotjan Second Enue Rock Island Gust Schlegel & Son West Second Street Davenport

Digestive Health and Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Ad

An advertising page urges Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims tablets prompt relief, boost gastric secretions, aid digestion, and come with a money back guarantee after a 15 day course. The Thomas Drug Company promotes Rexall Remedies from its store.

the Thomas Drug Company

Moline Plow Co Faces Record Orders As Demand Grows

The Moline Plow Co reports ample raw materials but more orders than ever for this season. Prospects call for further contract accumulation, yet iron and steel supply speeds are uncertain. P L Emerson of John Deere, touring Moline, notes factories are busier than ever, while Velie Carriage Co plans three new fireproof warehouses to store vehicles ahead of a expected surge.

Moline Plow Co P. L. Emerson John Deere Sales Department Kansas City Moline Implement Trade Journal of Velie Carriage Co

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Rock Island Woman

A Rock Island reader testifies to the relief from backache and kidney trouble using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad urges readers to treat kidneys early to avoid dropsy Bright's disease or diabetes. Sold by dealers, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Company of Buffalo NY is sole U.S. agent.

Rock Island Bright Doan Miss A. Webb Fourth Avenue Harper House Dean Foster Milburn Company Butalo N. Y United States

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