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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
2
A near-tragedy followed alcohol fueled abuses Sunday night near Davenport’s Eleventh and Farnam streets. Ike Butler assaulted a mother after threatening to cause harm to a crippled daughter and was arrested by Officer Nagel. he received 30 days in jail after a police court conviction.
Miss Lura Painter visits cousin in Silvis while several residents make weekend trips to Davenport and Rock Island. Obituaries include Mrs. Virginia Lyons of Silvis and George Pahl of Deere & Co. life in Silvis. Also reports on Eagles outing at Norwegian camp and a horse fall injury in the alley near Rose's undertaking establishment. Funeral details listed for Lyons and Pahl.
A promotional appeal describes a 47 year pursuit to perfect beans grown to 84 percent nutrition. It praises live steam baking at 245 degrees in small parcels to avoid soggy centers, preserve skin, and produce mealy nutty beans with tomato sauce and pork. The message urges women to share the improved method.
City council in Rock Island Illinois met at 8 p m with Mayor Schaffer presiding. The finance committee submitted an ordinance approving the labor payroll for the week ending July 18 1908 totaling multiple workers and amounts. Unanimous consent allowed claims against the Fire Police Waterworks and other funds with detailed itemized totals and deductions.
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