Davenport Institute Officers Reelected And Local News
In Davenport Scott County the Farmers Institute re elected officers for next year led by President Chris Marti and Vice President J R Thompson with secretary R M C Rohilfs and treasurer R M Rohits. New Hawkeye Construction Company formed with officers James McGrath Henry C Kahl W J Purcell and others. Ex Alder man W W Langer mulls independent mayor bid on anti corporation platform amid Republican efforts. Republicans choose John Soller for mayor and list other ticket names at Turner Hall. Obituary notes Eliza Delaney died at Mercy hospital after 55 years in Davenport. Local visits and baptisms also reported with church and hospital updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Woolsey
Turner Hall
Harry W. Phillips
John Soller
Joseph L. Brus
J. B. Phillips
Louis Nissen
Ralph Williamson
West End
Walter Hass
East End
Frank Nebergall
Mercy Hospital
Eliza Delaney
Ireland
Davenport
James Lamb
Work of the Weather Bureau Told to Broadway Club
J M Sherier, head of the local weather station, spoke to the Broadway Men's Club on the Weather Bureau. He illustrated with 70 stereopticon views and explained observation methods, warnings value, and practical uses from frost forecasts to river floods and climate data guiding commerce, transport, and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway Men's Club
J. M. Sherier
Weather Bureau
Bureau
United States
California
Davenport
Shelier
Ohio
Mississippi
Wrapped on Shaft Injures Man in Silvis Shops
P. O. Lancaster suffered painful injuries when his clothing caught in a revolving shaft while repairing line shafting in Silvis shops. He was hospitalized under Dr. L. D. Dunn, with part of an ear severed and cuts to the forehead and hand, saved by grasping a support until aid arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Road
P. O. Lancaster
City Hospital
L. D. Dunn
Lancaster
Watertown Social Roundup Amid Illness and Visits
Miss Sophia Colemat of Rapids City briefly leads the first room in school during Miss Clara’s illness at home. Visitors include Mrs. Martin O Connor and son from Rock Island with Mrs. Betty Gray. Other local moves involve Mrs. S P Cosner in Rock Island with her daughter. Paraplegia affects Charlie Guysinger while Mrs. Emanuel Peterson, Mrs. O Donnell, and Mrs. W B Keene’s family illnesses are noted. Mrs. M C Hayes travels to Peoria to visit relatives. Mrs. D Y Allsbrow and Mrs. R G Young attend Royal Neighbors lodge installation in Rock Island. Mrs. Joseph Anderson of Wake is called to Watertown this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Colemat
Rapids City
Clara
Martin O'Connor
Rock Island
Betty Gray
S. P. Cosner
Charlie Guysinger
Emanuel Peterson
O'Donnell
W. B. Keene
M. C. Hayes
Peoria
D. Y. Allsbrow
R. G. Young
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Joseph Anderson
Wake, Til
Sisters of Providence Save Orphan Life with Medicine
An eight year old orphan boy under care in Montreal was deemed hopeless by three doctors. A Sister gave Father John’s Medicine, and after six weeks he recovered enough to attend school and enjoy activities. The Sisters endorse the medicine for sale by T. H. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters OF Providence Save Orphan’s
John
Father John
Sisters OF Providence
Hospice Auclair
Montreal
Canada
T. H. Thomas
American Ships Slow and Hostetter’s Bitters Endorsement
We note American ships lag behind in ocean steamers while English builders push record breakers like Lusitania and Mauretania. An advertisement urges Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for sickness in families, promising relief from indigestion headaches and other distress, and promotes a free 1908 Almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauretania
Hostetter
Markets report of Chicago and New York quotations
Chicago market quotations for Wheat Corn and Oats with May July and Sep contracts, Pork Lard and Ribs prices, plus receipts. Hog market opened strong then closed weak. Cattle and Sheep markets opened steady. New York Bank Statement shows reserves and deposits changes. Stocks list includes Gas U S Steel Reading Southern Pacific Copper and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
New York
U. S
Jan
U. P
U. S. Steel
Reading
Rock Island
Southern Pacific
N. ¥. Central
Missouri Pacific
Smelters
Canadian Pacific
Ilinois Central
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS Rock Island Jan 18
Local market conditions report from Rock Island notes early trading trends and price ranges for several staple commodities. Market observers cite steady demand and cautious receipts as buyers monitor inventories and seasonal shifts impacting prices across grain, livestock, and produce sectors.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Adreads Readers
Rock Island readers are urged to watch kidney secretions and seek Doan's Kidney Pills. A Davenport man describes relief from irregular secretions, back and shoulder pains after a month of use, praising the product as a safe cure. Sold by Harper House pharmacy and dealers. 59 cents, Foster Milburn Company, Buffalo, NY. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Dean
Herbert Hanson
417
Fourth Street
Davenport
Iowa
Sympton
Harper House Pharmacy
Foster-Milburn Company
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. W. Langer
Broadway Men’s Club
Barton
Sherier
State Savings Bank & Trust Company
Frank G. Allen
C. J. Josephson
Sol Hirsch
Henry Vicrich
Warner’s ‘Addition
East Moline
P. H. Lorenz
Campbell's Island
Moline
Street
John Tetens
Eighteenth Avenue
O'Cloek
Germany
America
Rock Island Arsenal
Julia Tetens
Timothy Hay
Watertown
THE
ARGUS
Aro
Knabe
Anabe
House of Knabe
Totten’s Music House
Second Avenue
Hoek Island
Tri-City Loan Co
Brady Street
Gardui
Walsh
Dr. Walsh
Chicago Medical Institute
West Third Street
Main Street
H.e.casteel
L. D. Mudge
H. B. Simmon
Central Trust and Savings Bank
Island, IL
Cc. J. Larkin, H. E. Curtis
H. E. Casteel
H. D. Mack
John Schafer
M.S. Heagy
H. H. Cleaveland
Mary E. Robinson
W. J. Sweeney
H. W. Tremann
Trust Department
Dr. Martin
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