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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
2
The master bakers of Iowa opened their convention at the Kimball hotel with many from across the state in attendance. The gathering continues through Thursday afternoon. several local items note penalties, city work shifts, and club improvements.
Fifty citizens attended the East Moline Business Men's association smoker at I O O F hall. New membership applications totaled eleven, signaling organizational prosperity as talks and cigars were followed by refreshments. Speakers included W A Meese of Moline Henry Vollmer of Davenport and C F Grantz of Moline.
Farmers in Edington are preparing ice storage as Christ Hanshaw and his brother Henry assist, while Miss May Parmenter visits the area, sharing in local farm life and community duties.
A playful note invites readers to seek out a natural coffee gift described as a hidden brew. The text suggests several possible varieties such as Certified Mexican and San Paulo and hints at Ariosz as the original packaged coffee, inviting exploration.
A large audience attended a fine Foster Baptist church meeting Sunday evening led by 10 Muscatine Y M C A. members with Jamison Mitchell and Carl Schmidt. The event included songs and talks. A local oyster supper by church young ladies netted 19.60.
Silvis residents attend a volunteer fire department meeting at First avenue store. A box social February 18 hosted by Silvis school teachers aims to raise funds for a piano. Numerous local parties and birthdays, including Miss Grace Warren turning 18 with a seal ring gift, are noted along with illnesses and travel. Richard Walsh leaves for a short business trip to Oelwein, Iowa.
Judge R W Olmsted presides probate and real estate sales for estates including Moore Warman Dempsey Temple and Wendt. Guardian ad litem appointed for minor heirs. Private sales approved and deeds ordered. Real estate transfers listed. Also advertisements for Dr King’s New Life Pills and Rocky Mountain Tea.
Mrs Mary Larson returns to Walnut after weeks with sister Mrs Leroy Williams. Hans Misfeldt of Hillsdale visits Mrs Will Tyler. Mrs Maskel and Mrs Tom Jones and son of Briar Bluff visit Dr Johnson. Mrs Charles Myers returns from Geneseo. Mrs Walter Baker returns from Morrison. Frank Fox moves to Fola Alabama to reside. Local youths attend a dance in Coal Valley. Mrs P G Stange up after two weeks illness. Funeral of the title son of Mr and Mrs A V McCoy held Thursday.
Rev R S Hanley of Second Congregational church Moline visits day at residence. Gus Dralle in Geneseo. Max Willamuth new janitor Lincoln Building. Union Malleable Iron Works closed for a few days due to death of Frank Gould Moline. Alfred Erickson river road couple report no sick children with whooping cough and bronchitis. Mrs Rose Wilson in Rock Island nursing Maude Emmett new night operator Central Union telephone office.
Watertown residents receive various updates as Joe Korn returns home from hospital in Sterling while Helen Swearinger recovers from appendicitis at Moline city hospital. Forester Allsbrow visits relatives in Alaska and returns. Harmony circle plans a Washington dinner February 22 at Modern Woodmen hall serving from six to nine. Mrs. G E Peterson slowly improves with nurse Miss Carlson. Mrs. Frank Allinson of Peoria resumes hospital duties after four months away. Will Kitchen and wife move to the upper rooms of Van McNeal’s brick house. Valentine and other locals reported sick. Phidister’s father from Monmouth visits. Mrs. Ed Hogue, ill at her Hampton home, returns home. Joe Anderson family visits Emanuel Peterson. Claud Dimmick visits Rock Island. W C Hodgson is seriously ill with pneumonia and heart trouble. Allen Clements of Chicago visits after Frank Gould’s death. Ed Nelson and family of Fairfield, Illinois visit their daughter Mrs. Ed Axelson. Mrs. Eugene Sheppard remains seriously ill.
The Denver Republican recalls Charles Emory Smith, editor and diplomat, as a top Philadelphia figure who served as minister to Russia and later postmaster general. The story notes his esteem for Senator Quay, occasional clash with him, and Blaine’s backing as Harrison considered foreign appointments.
The record recounts a late nineteenth century political exchange over nominations involving Senator Quay and Secretary Blaine. Charles Emory Smith is mentioned in a discussion about foreign appointments, with a note on a trip to St Petersburg and a reference to DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for piles sold widely.
An ad explains dandruff as caused by a pestiferous germ burrowing into the scalp and harming hair roots. It claims Herpicide kills the germ, stops thinning, and restores gloss. Sold by druggists with samples offered to Detroit based Herpicide Co. agents listed.
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