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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1910

Page

2

Licensed to Marry in Davenport Known Couples

Davenport neighbors report licenses issued for August Dierk sen of Dixon and Emma Johansen of Walcott Henry E Garlock and Henrietta Thodt of Walcott Louis G Martin and Ella Wright of Davenport plus Abbie L Blazer of Bennett. In other items Louis A Fink breaks down in district court plea to petit larceny set for December 21 with $500 bond.

August Dierksen Dixon Emma Johansen Walcott Frank B. Buzzard Enid Okla Abbie L. Blazer Bennett Henry E. Garlock Henrietta A. Thodt Louis G. Martin Ella A Wright Davenport Louis A. Fink Ottumwa John Kinney Fink Des Moines

The Jolly Jack Tar Harry Sypher Poem

A 1910 verse about a naval sailor far from home aboard a battleship at Christmas. The jolly Jack Tar imagines a fireside feast while aboard ship with references to galley meals and a Christmas spread including billygoat and nannygoat, evoking festive traditions at sea.

Jolly Jack Tar Harry Sypher Hen Jolly Jack Ter Jolly Jack Suez

Moline Dr W O Beam Injured by Horse Kick

Dr W O Beam narrowly escaped serious injury when a buggy wheel struck a hitching post and the horse kicked. He was pitched forward and struck in the chest by a hoof. A neighbor aided him as the buggy was damaged.

W. O. Beam

Local Playhouse Couple Wed After Romance at Work

The bride, a Family theatre cashier, and her partner tied the knot in a ceremony marking the culmination of a romance that began while both worked at the local playhouse. Mr Kellner arrived from Keokuk Iowa to attend.

Hugh L. Kellner Family Theatre C. J. Peterson Twentieth Avenue Coral L. Richardson Burlington Iowa R. S. Haney Second Congregational Church Peterson Kellner Keokuk

Pioneer Birthday club hosts Silvis gathering and officers named

Silvis Mrs. A. Stephens hosted the Pioneer Birthday club last Saturday afternoon with needlework. Rose chapter, O. E. S. No. 626 elected officers including Worthy Matron Mrs. Victorine Cartwright and Worthy Patron George McKinley. Several members plan to attend Rock Island No. 269 on Dec. 21 and Moline No. 258 on Dec. 19. Illness recoveries and local travel noted. school will close next Friday for a week's vacation.

A. Stephens Pioneer Birthday Club Rose Silvis Victorine Cartwright George McKinley Amelia Potter A. Bruderstadt C. Morrison T. W. Rittig Rock Island Chaptter Moline Ihhapter Carrie Blankenfeld J. Paden Holly Olivia Carlson Oscar Whitmarsh Edward Westland T. W. Reddig Colfax Iowa Paden Clarence Nerobanks Cowes Vermont

Milan Davis Mathews visit and regional notices

Milan David Mathews of Cheyenne Wells Col came Sunday morning to visit his mother. Robert Little attended Mrs McKinney's funeral at Aledo Sunday. Benjamin Whittsitt of Preemption was a Milan caller Saturday. Mr and Mrs A Lindquist of Ottumwa Iowa are visiting Mrs Susan Walker. Mrs J H Criswell and son Herschel are sick with grip.

David Mathews Cheyenne Wells Col Robert Little McKinney Aledo Benjamin Whittsitt Milan A. Lindquist Ottunwa Iowa Susan Walker J. H. Criswell Herschel

Alliance the Ultimate Result of War Between Labor and Capital

The Argus discusses the enduring clash between labor and capital, arguing war shifts to the consumer as the ultimate payer. It warns a railroad strike could paralyze commerce and deepen hardship, noting shared interests beneath opposing sides and flaws in the economic distribution system.

Justin the Argus Barsness

Public service reform for railroads urged by John G Osborn

John G Osborn argues for stronger state action to regulate public service corporations. He asserts capital vested in production should earn more, supports forfeiture of franchises for companies that strike, and calls for impartial arbitration to balance wages with service, aiming for better worker justice and uninterrupted public delivery.

Public Service Corporation John G. Osborn

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