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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1909

Page

2

Diamond for Hogan at banquet honors former VP

McCarthy Improvement president P F McCarthy hosted a Sunday night banquet at the Commercial club for E J Hogan leaving to join Walsh Hogan, a new firm led by P T Walsh and Hogan. Hogan received a diamond scarf pin as a token of esteem from former colleagues, foremen, and staff.

Hogan P. F. McCarthy McCarthy Improvement Company Commercial Club E. J. Hogan Posular Walsh-Hogan Company P. T. Walsh Mr. Hogan

Oats and hay nearly up to standard in Rock Island County

Crop Correspondent Thomas Campbell reports first of June conditions in Rock Island County show 90 percent of normal in planted acreage and 95 percent in overall condition. Hay 85 percent, clover 100 percent in acreage and 90 percent in condition, pasture 80 percent. apples 50, blackberries 75, raspberries 80, peaches a total failure. Average farm prices: corn 70 cents, oats 55 cents, Irish potatoes 1 dollar, loose hay 8.50 per ton, butter 22 cents, eggs 20 cents, chickens 12 cents.

Thomas Campbell Rock Island Campbell Department of Agriculture

Parson Davies and Other Vintage Notes in Sports History

A compact column recalls Charles E. Davies nicknamed Parson from Vanderbilt’s remark at Madison Square Garden. It also notes a Wen Hsiang warning to awakening powers, a light verse on food from the ether, and testimonials about Dr King’s New Discovery praised by Lester M. Nelson for coughs and lung issues, with prices and trial offer.

Charles E. Davies Davies William H. Vanderbilt Dan O'Leary O'Leary Madison Square Garden New York Ed Stokes Stokes Chicago Vanderbilt China Robert Hart Wen Hsiang Lester M. Nelson Naples Maine Dr. King

Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Growth

An advertisement claims Parisian Sage kills dandruff germs and nourishes hair roots. It quotes a Springfield barber endorsing its effectiveness and urges barber shop use. The product is guaranteed to stop falling hair and cure dandruff with a money back offer, 50 cents a bottle from Harper House Pharmacy or by prepaid express from Giroux Manufacturing, Buffalo.

New York Springfield Mass George A. Stiltz Main Street Harper House Express Giroux Manufacturing Company Buffalo N. Y Drs. Walsh

Noted Illness After Convulsions Among Children

Was not thought seriously ill until 10 o clock Saturday night when he was seized with convulsions. Two other children in the family are ill.

Archbishop Spalding Greeting at First Public Appearance

Crowds welcomed Rt. Rev. J. L. Spalding in Peoria as he appeared publicly for the first time since his elevation. Dressed in episcopal robes, he sat on the throne during memorial services led by Knights of Columbus at St. Mary's cathedral with Celebrant James Shannon and deacons Prosper and Frawley assisting. Local priests were present.

J. L. Spalding Peoria John Spalding Knights of Columbus St. Mary's Cathedral James Shannon Prosper Frawley

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed in Rock Island Notice

Rock Island residents urged to detect kidney trouble early with symptoms like cloudy urine backache and fatigue. Endorsement from Miss A Webb cites relief after use and warns delay can be fatal. Doan's Kidney Pills sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.

Rock Island Bright Dean Miss A. Webb Fourth Avenue Rock Isl Harper House Foster Milburn Company Bufalo N. Y United States Doan

Quinn Delivers Sermon Advocates Alliance of Politics and Religion

John P. Quinn preached that politics and religion should be allied, as Archbishop Spalding congratulated him at the sermon’s close. The archbishop, in fair health, oversees the Peoria diocese’s $25,000 episcopal residence gift from colleagues.

John P. Quinn Archbishop Spalding Father Quinn Peoria

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