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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
2
Former Health Commissioner urges universal vaccination to prevent 78 smallpox cases in 1914 Rock Island. He cites other contagious diseases, calls for stricter dairies inspections, proposed incineration for garbage, and cooperative use of an isolation hospital to curb spread and reduce costs.
An old advertisement touts TIZ for tired feet promising relief from aches corns blisters and swelling. It claims acids and poisons are drawn out and offers a 25 cent box from druggists or department stores for immediate foot comfort.
Rock Island city council orders paving along Eighth avenue from Thirty-eighth to Forty-first street and seeks county court assessment of costs. Final hearing set for January 14, 1915 at 9 00 a m. objections may be filed beforehand. Assessment payable in ten installments with five percent interest after confirmation. Ren J F Schriver named as officer for the assessment.
Davenport physician Dr Henry Matthey is among a few American surgeons accepted by the German government for duty at Castle Holzen near Munich. He serves at a major military hospital handling 100 daily cases, with Roentgen X rays and a strict military staff. The hospital operates with free service from most attaches and honors German and American medical leadership. Dr Matthey supports German officials against English use of aluminum tipped bullets and praises Munich Red Cross care. a public taxation notice for Rock Island follows.
Charley White of Chicago earned a title shot after his Dec 31 draw with Young Joe Shugrue at Madison Square Garden. Promoter Jimmy Johnston booked White to meet World Champion Freddie Welsh on Jan 13 at 135 pounds, with White to begin training after a rest day.
The first of its kind locally, a twin-city paper league formed in April and began play in May. Officers include President J M Colligan and Secretary H F Podhaski. Four teams entered: The Argus, Daily Union, Mo line Dispatch and Moline Mail. The Argus led early but lost the pennant to the Union by one game.
Rock Island bowler Marcus W. Catton outplayed Charles Goff 300 to 86 in an 18 2 balk line exhibition before the Rock Island club. Referee Dr C W Mueller oversaw the match as Catton showcased fancy shots and a growing professional reputation. In a separate note Charley Cutler defeated Pat Connolly in a two fall wrestling match in Louisville.
Attorney Sharon confined to home for two weeks after a broken left ankle. A Black Hand letter found at City Hall is suspected to be a hoax or prank, with detective work by Carl Sommer. Prize photographs exhibit at the public library and a Manchester church call for Rev W J Suckow are reported along with obituaries for Richard Benson and Katherine Lawton. A verdict favors George Feiner in a delay damages case against Western Union. Marriages licenses issued and Lara Parker appointed deputy clerk of the U S district court Davenport division.
An old remedy Sage Tea and Sulphur promises to darken gray hair and stop dandruff when applied regularly. A 50 cent bottle sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound at drug stores. Use a sponge or brush to apply to hair strand by strand for gradual darkening and added gloss. Harper House pharmacy advertisement.
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