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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
2
The local master bakers plan a February 12 and 13 convention of the Master Bakers Association of Iowa at the Kimball hotel. The program includes papers an outside address and discussions with the question box a featured element. The executive committee meets February 11 to finalize preparations.
A Davenport man recounts severe rheumatism relief after using L. T. Cooper remedies. S. Glassford of 318 Rock Island Street describes four years of pain, cane-assisted mobility, and rapid improvement after a week of New Discovery and Quick Relief, with full treatment boosting health. the Harper House pharmacy in Rock Island reports rising demand.
The plaintiff, injured in a two-car incident, now alleges railroad negligence and asserts permanent injuries. He contends the railroad’s actions or inactions caused ongoing physical harm and seeks redress for his sustained damages.
An audience gathered at First Methodist Church as C. C. Smith spoke on the "Love of Almighty God." He described God's love as world wide personal everlasting and unchanging, guiding believers with a constraining influence. The service included songs by Mr. Roper and a duet "Tell Mother I'll Be There." Several in the inquiry expressed a desire to be saved amid a cordial spirit.
Albany January meeting in Harmanus Bleecker hall drawn large attendance under the State Charities and Aid association and state health department. Gov Hughes and Lt Gov Chanler attended with Joseph H. Choate and Health Commissioner Porter speaking. Johns Hopkins’ Welch discussed national tuberculosis drive and the Washington congress with 46 nations. President Roosevelt sent a letter endorsing the anti tuberculosis effort.
A group of operating vice presidents from major U S railroads met with President Roosevelt and the Interstate Commerce Commission to urge an amendment delaying the March 4 start date of the nine hour law for employes. The commission is expected to consider extending the effective time or advise Congress.
Ironwood Michigan reports underway arrangements for United States Steel to acquire Republic Law and Steel interests. The unions include Cambria Lille on Marquette range and Mesaba properties Kinney Bessemer Franklin Onondaga Union Victoria Fay Mariska Pettit Monica Willis among others. Local officials declined comment. Guardsmen to Meet Regulars at Fort Benjamin Harrison encampment September 11 to 12 with Illinois 1st and 4th regiments invited to join regular troops. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills advertised.
Mayor Olson orders the wine room abolished after violations of the ordinance. Downtown saloons cited as bold violators. enforcement expected citywide. Druggist L H Karworth plans to move to Kenaston North Dakota, seeking a new store. he will depart mid February to inspect field then return with stock. J S Patton resigns as Oregon Plow manager after 14 years. April 1 effective. C A Williamson first to pay taxes yesterday as books reopen at August Sundine’s Fifth avenue drug store.
Improvements in Moline pool portend slack water navigation on the Mississippi. Early spring work will outfit a new fleet of government barges at boat yards below the second lock, with lumber from the western coast and chemically treated timber. A large labor force repairs wintered craft and will start the plant in spring, then build barges for several seasons.
William Vedder of 9 Ingersoll Avenue Schenectady recounts severe pneumonia last fall and a persistent cough. After using Father John's Medicine he recovered, regained strength, and finished 12 bottles. He endorses the remedy and notes sales by T. H. Thomas.
The project outlines extensive summer work to repair a wing dam from Benham's island to Duck Creek, add a concrete core, and dredge rock fills to maintain a six foot channel. A future slack water scheme could include wind dams, a new lock at Hampton, and dredging near Campbell's island to aid night navigation on the Upper Mississippi River.
Dr. Emil G Hirsch of Chicago, on the state board of charities, says Lincoln's feeble minded institution is not the worst in the state and compliments Watertown hospital's new buildings. He criticizes Watertown superintendent W E Taylor's healing by blue and violet lights yet notes his farming program is beneficial. A legislative inquiry team will visit Watertown.
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