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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1908

Page

2

Mountain Lion Arrives for Park Zoo in Fejeruary Park

A mountain lion from Kalenn pell Mont arrived in the city and was delivered by the American Express company en route to Washington. Governor Cam Tila paused here yesterday, then continued to the capital for a Republican banquet. Also reports of a man found dead, William Birtker, an Express company employee, and an update on alimony litigation involving George Mengel. Obituary notices follow for Mrs Webward Shake and others, along with several local deaths from diphtheria and scarlet fever.

Park Zoo Fejeruary Park Cmerodian Boehm Iy Amerigan Express Company Kalenpell Mont Jmd Cam Tila Somoon Washington Laws William Birtker Merchants’ Express Company Ifs Sirents Carcave Lamback Pactarnien Ronge

Local Milan News Bells and Health Notes

Milan items report John Vanderstice with hydrophobia and others ill with typhoid fever or blood poisoning, plus visits and recoveries around town. A notable eczema cure by D D D Prescription is highlighted with Mrs RL Hegg of Chicago praising dramatic skin healing and a Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup ad ends the column.

Annexation talk sparks Moline business meeting

Walker Station and Moline territory residents press for annexation to gain city services. A committee urged council action to place annexation on the spring ballot, projecting a population rise of about 1,000. Checks from clearing houses show most are still good, with widespread indorsements. Midland motor company thrives as manager Walton builds a strong auto team and anticipates delivering 25 to 40 cars in 60 days.

Walker Gtation Vinita Moline al Trasell S. E Peterson Erick Lawson Fe Moline Pusiness Men's Association F. Grantz Mater Lile Couneil Thie New Midland Motor Company Walton Rara

A True Test of Chamberlains Cough Remedy

A long-standing promotion claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy gained rapid popularity and enormous sales over many years. It asserts widespread trial by families, endorsements by neighbors, and gradual word of mouth spreading to distant areas, with authorities failing to produce a better cough remedy and the product praised for prompt relief and child friendliness.

Chamberlain Tate Evers Meri Cauke

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Claims No Opium Content

An advertisement asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy contains no opium or narcotics and is safe for children. It cites certificates and a U S Food and Drug Act guarantee, noting the label shows the guarantee and that a file is with the Secretary of Agriculture in Washington D C.

Chamberlain Chamberlain Medicine CO Des Moines Iowa Food and Drug Act Chaminilain Secretary of Agricultur of Washington, D.C Des Maines Towa

Every Bottle Guaranteed resale claim notice

A brief market note promises benefit from using a product claiming resale gains after consuming two thirds of a bottle. The fragment implies a guarantee but lacks verifiable details or official sources.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad Claims Quick Cures

An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a fast cure for coughs colds and croup. It instructs returning the product to the dealer for a money back guarantee per directions. The copy emphasizes prompt relief and widespread effectiveness.

Certificate of Analysis from New South Wales Health

Department of Public Health Sydney dated August 2 1907 reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sample sealed and labelled, £4 7s 1d paid. analysis finds none of the scheduled poisons. Signed William M Hamlet government analyst. Also note Cape Colony May 11 1904 report by R Marloath certifying no narcotics in Chamberlain's Congo Remedy.

Department of Public Health New South Wales Sydney The Pharmacy Board William M. Hamlet Cape Colony Maving Marloth

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Declared Safe for Sale

In Orange River Colony on October 26, 1906 the Board of Health declared Chamberlain's Cough Remedy free of parcoting and approved its sale by any seller, according to an official direction.

Orange River Colony 8. A Board of Health Chamberlain

Many Mothers of a Like Opinion in Cordova

Mrs. Pilmer of Cordova Iowa says one child suffered a severe cough and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy brought prompt relief. She notes many mothers in the neighborhood share the view and prefer this remedy for their children.

Pilmer Cordova Iowa Chamberlain

Heart to Heart Talk on Child Illnesses and Cough Remedy

A mother receives advice on preventing childhood diseases from a neighbor, emphasizing prompt care for colds and susceptibility to infectious illnesses. The speaker recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noting its 35 years on the market and safety for children, and urges obtaining a bottle to reduce illness spread.

Main merchant backs Chamberlain's cough remedy

A Maine merchant from West Bowdoin recounts his long coughing ordeal linked to catarrh and praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He credits the remedy with curing his persistent cough after years of failed treatments and says he would pay $50 to anyone who could cure his cough like the remedy did.

Chamberlain Alonex Purinton West Bowdoin Maine Chammain Tara Nyone

About Coughs From the Disease and Remedies Today

A dated health note explains cough types and remedies. It warns whooping cough and dangerous respiratory illness, urges Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, hot bath, purgative, and bed rest for relief, and advises medical check if cough persists or weight loss and night sweats occur. It states clearer cases may indicate consumption and urges medical examination.

Colds and Croup in Children

Mrs William H Serig of Wheeling West Virginia reports her daughter suffered severe colds and cough last winter but was cured with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy without a doctor. Her son avoided croup by early use of the syrup for three or four days at first signs of trouble.

Chamberlain Angusi Mie Valsa

Fragmentary Local Notes From Taylor Ridge Visit

Vague local items mention visits by Taylor Ridge residents to Laugna and Rock Island, family movements and illnesses. James Stewart of Garnet and Sean Taylor Ridge appear among guests. Sam Fox is reported ill. Yeokert Miller, Sr, injured in wagon fall with a deep head gash and is recovering well. Mrs Tawrenes Crawford mourns a husband’s death in Chicago.

Driesers LaugnaTmny Hig C. Schnedder Bert Hollc Rahn Olive Space Rock Island Ewners Thureday James Stewart Garnet Sean Taylor Ridge Sam Fox Fred Weilane Minning Myles Jahns Yeokert Miller George Roush Viola Sam Foxwe Tawrenes Crawford Chicago

Naptist Sociable and Masonic Installations Scheduled

In Andalusia a Baptist sociable is planned for Friday evening. a public installation of officers will be held at the Masonic hall on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W Schirme and family visited relatives. Mrs. Perry Reynolds of Muscatine stayed with kin. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dollarhide visited Mrs. Dollar'sWidely parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wenker. Baby of Mrs. Meier’s family ill but improving.

Fe Town Masonic Hall W. Sirohme William Beaumont Willian Meier

Hazel Dell church meeting progress and baptisms

Rev Richardson led ongoing meetings at Hazel Dell with two services Sunday. Seven converted and fifteen joined on probation. two children baptized. An offering of 75 dollars raised for the preacher. Visiting workers Mr Hill and others helped attract new members for the M. W. Buffalo Prairie. Also notes injuries and illnesses in the community including Mrs Reed’s sprained wrist and grip affecting Henry Krueger’s family. Aubrey Hays returned to Muscatine for school after a week at home.

Richardson Hill Henderson County Nne Harris Aledo Us Boultintonse M. W. Deer Buffalo Prairie Wer Uy Lizzie Reed Henry Krueger Anna Edna Charles Vanatta Aubrey Hays Muscatine

Real Estate Transfers Record in The Argus

A sequence of property transfers filed in Rock Island and Moline listings includes Hugh B. Curtis to John G. Sehu mann for east half of northeast quarter, Myron L. Huntington to G and Planck for parts of Ryder and Reads addition, Arthur Van Novel to B B Billings in New Shops addition, Emma Daebdeltiehn to Ernestina Pipteher in Daebelsiehn subdivision, Rock Island Lumber to Myra E. Arnold, Jane S. Cabje to William Bottomley in Buford and Guyer addition, Olof Olson to Josiah G. Heck in William Chamberlin's addition, with various lot measurements and prices from $1 to $5,000. Licensed mentions include Wed Damiel Houtteller and Irma De Beaussaert and William Arthur Peterson in Moline.

Hugh B. Curtis John G. Seheumann Myron L. Huntington G. &. Planck Ryder & Read Moline Arthur van Novel B. B. Billings Emma Daebdeltiehn Ernestina Pipteher Daebelsiehn Rock Island Lumber & Manufacturing Company Myra E. Arnold Lynde Rock Island Jane S. Cabje William Bottomley Buford & Guyer Olof Olson Josiah G. Heck William Chamberlin

Remarkable Patient Credits Cooper Medicine in Davenport

A Davenport woman recounts severe illness and chronic headaches easing after five weeks on Cooper's New Discovery. She details failing treatments, a costly hospital stint, and a dramatic recovery that followed the medicine's use, praising the healer and inviting verification at her home.

Cooper Davenport Noverber Discovery Sam Rock Mr. Cooper

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