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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1913
Page
2
Davenport police report a burglar broke into three show cases on Second Street between Brady and Harrison in the early hours and seized gifts for a family. The Fair store was among the locations targeted as part of an unseasonal Christmas hustle.
A shoplifting spree at a Davenport area store ends with merchandise valued at about 100 dollars taken from the show case near the door. The thief wrapped goods himself and fled toward Jungle Bros, leaving clerks overwhelmed. Aged Mrs Felger, 79, suffers a fall on Mt Ida street car and is treated at home. Local youths report wage and job struggles, including Violet Martin claiming to live on 4.50 weekly but unable to find work. A man named J Lewis wakes in jail after dozing on a street car and failing to pay fare. Police pursue stabbing suspects Moller and Lougin, with Meacum showing improving condition. Obituaries note infant Anne Hehan and others in care facilities, plus community notices on a poultry show and county farmers institute events.
Nellie Frazier and Virginia White visited the Tri Cities. W E Stancliff underwent pterygium surgery and has returned home. Electric light poles work progresses between Viola and Gilchrist with multiple towns to be connected over months. Residents and visitors frequent the Tri Cities with club meetings, missionary papers, and social calls. Boy Scouts organize in Viola with a room secured for meetings and uniforms planned.
Rev J B Bartle and J G Carlson of this city joined Rev Mr Bartle and Mr Bridgford of Millersburg at an Educational rally on Thursday. Bert Crapnell and wife of Joy visited Aledo and attended the Farmers Institute. A. L. McKay visitor from Front Royal Virginia spent the week with his son B L McKay in the area. J Alfred Johnson of Redwood Falls Minnesota stayed several days with Aledo friends. J W Edwards conducted business in Rock Island this week. Mrs W H Weidling of New Boston with daughter Mrs C L Nelson and baby Donald spent Friday with Mrs William Garrett. Mrs W H Schreiting joined them later.
Chicago faces an acute unemployment crisis with 40,000 to 100,000 jobless, bread lines lengthening and 5,500 skilled workers idle in South Chicago. The United Charities notes a surge in requests, while the Harison commission urges municipal employment and emergency relief, including a city list of men for street cleaning jobs and broader relief measures.
End of item notes W H Bissell and wife return from Colifax Iowa after two weeks at springs. Several families visit Burgess and Galesburg area. Evangelistic meetings at Methodist church grow with Prof and Mrs Ross assisting musically. Miss Cora Summer ill with typhoid but improving. Congressman Pepper reports bed rest. attorney Stafford visits Clinton with Congressman Pepper.
Mr. Stafford says Mr. Pepper is very ill and may not leave bed for ten days or more and long after may not be able to leave the hospital. Secretary Cronin in Washington manages his duties and correspondence while Pepper recovers.
A Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion advertisement claims the product strengthens nerves and blood, aids run down systems, and supports convalescing and aging individuals. It emphasizes alcohol free content, gradual effects, and money back if not helpful, sold at The Rexall Store The Thomas Drug Company Rock Island Illinois.
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