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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1908

Page

2

Baby Left On Doorstep Found Safe At Home

News notes from Davenport report a two day old baby discovered on the Condon porch at 1924 West Fourth Street with clothing left beside it. The couple and police will care for the infant temporarily while arrangements are sought. Other items include embezzlement charges against Julius A. Redman and court plans, a Greek man named Tholtis recovering from a gun wound, and obituaries for Caroline Fleishmann and Mrs Josephine Pieper.

J. C. Condon West Fourth Street Condon Julius A. Redman Redman Standard Oil Company Caroline Fleishmann Paul Deutsch Iowa Street Anton Fleishmann Horace Bradly Middle Road Pleasant Valley Josephine Pieper Scott County

Banquet a Success at Moline High School Alumni Reunion

Two hundred alumni gathered for the 32d annual reunion at the Manufacturers' hotel in Moline. Guests of honor included the class of 1908 and President Albert McCuray. The event featured a strong program and is touted as the most important reunion in years.

High School Alumni ‘Association Manufacturers Albert McCuray

Students Exhibit Work At High School Show

The high school hosts an exhibit of manual training mechanical drawing and domestic science with wood work and cabinets by boys highlighted. Five plates earned honorable mention at the state exhibit. Girls display embroidery sewing and leather work. Open tonight 7 to 10 and tomorrow 1 to 5 then 7 to 10. Public welcome. includes advertisement list and local notices.

Karns

Bank Money Orders and Authorized Guaranty Offer

The American Bankers Association selects us to guarantee their new Bank Money Orders. We are the only company authorized to furnish this guarantee. These orders offer a convenient alternative to Post or Express Office money orders. Apply to a bank that is a member of the Association for guaranteed funds.

American Bankers’ Association New York

Salubrin antiseptic remedies advertised for wounds and skin care

The ad promotes Salubrin as a versatile antiseptic for wounds contusions burns insect stings and inflammations at 50 cents per bottle. Toilet Salubrin adds antiseptic mouth wash and teeth care at 75 cents per bottle. Both require dilution per directions and are available from all druggists.

What Shall We Have for Desert Try JELL O

A diner style call to dessert with JELL O as the dainty economical choice. Boiling water and cooling prepare the dessert for a large family. Seven flavors lemon orange raspberry strawberry chocolate cherry peach marketed as compliant with pure food laws.

New K P Lodge Planned for Moline

A preliminary meeting was held in the Skinner building to organize a new Knights of Pythias lodge in Moline. St George lodge, established 1872, never reached 200 members. the closest was 197 in 1891. The January per capita tax was based on 172 members. The lodge remains a strong city organization but calls for more knights.

New K. of P Knights of Pythias Moline 2D Brigade Skinrer St. George Lodge

Market quotations and receipts in Chicago and regional exchanges

Chicago markets show wheat July at 90 1/2 to 91 with mixed quotes. corn in the 65 to 67 range. oats around 46 to 47. Hog prices open higher with light to good heavy bids near 5.25 to 5.70. cattle up about ten cents. Regional receipts include hogs 27,000 and cattle 10,000. Omaha and Kansas City hogs strong. New York stocks list varied gains and losses. Northwest grain supplies show Winnipeg and Duluth activity with visible grain declines and increases.

Omaha Kansas City Northwestern Minneapolis Duluth

Port Byron Commencement Week Highlights Four Graduates

The Port Byron academy wraps up its commencement week with a baccalaureate sermon by Dr. J. H. Wilson and an alumni reunion on Wednesday. Miss L Ella Lukens chairs as toastmistress while the Port Byron orchestra provides music. Four graduates Hazel Johnson Judith Anderson Fanny Murray and Faye Martin deliver orations. Rev W B Shaw of Beardstown will give the commencement address. The Congregational church hosts the events.

Port Byron Hazel Johnson Judith Anderson Fanny Murray Faye Martin Hillsdale W. B. Shaw Beardstown Lyons Town Congregational Church

Junior Epworth League Elects Officers at First Methodist Church

The Junior Epworth League of the First Methodist church held a semi annual meeting yesterday afternoon. Officers elected for the next six months include Myrtle Woods as president Helen Hazard first vice president Ruth Wiley second vice president Mildred Rice fourth vice president Nina Rice Dean Ingalls as secretary Hubert Ward as treasurer Irene Biehl as pianist. The league will suspend meetings during the summer and resume in September.

Society of First Methodist Church Junior Epworth League The First Methodist Church Myrtle Woods Helen Hazard Ruth Wiley Mildred Rice Nina Rice Dean Ingalls Hubert Ward Irene Biehl Junior League

Market Price Report for Livestock and Provisions

The table lists duck and goose prices per pound at 9c and Se respectively, butter 18c, lard 10c, and vegetables with potatoes at 45c to 50c. Live stock includes hogs 5.00 to 5.35, sheep 4.50 to 6.75, cattle steers 3.00 to 6.00, cows and heifers 2.00 to 4.00, calves 4.00 to 5.50, grain corn 76c to 77c, oats 5c to 6c, forage timothy 11 to 13, prairie 7 to 10, clover 10.00.

Timothy Hay Prairie Clover

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad Note

Ad copy promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with a laxative effect and head-clearing benefits. Claims prepare for tomorrow and urges purchases at drug stores with a 25 cent price and free samples. Mentions prices for coal and straw and packaging details.

Chamberlain

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