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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
2
During a night storm the flag pole atop City Hall was shattered by a lightning bolt. The metal globe was buried in the grass in front of the police station. Night desk sergeant James Cannon felt the building shake and feared collapse. No other damage reported.
Mrs. Mary Schave suffered a serious accident Thursday afternoon, falling and breaking her left leg. Dr. Johnson set the fracture and she rests well. Mrs. Kingsley Matthews returned from Lewistown Montana after eight or nine months with her son and daughter. Mrs. Frank Sherburne and her son left for Colchester for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. A J Coulter plan to move this week to the Dan McNeal house vacated by Dr. Crook
F J Taylor of Rock Island Illinois purchased 2022 acres of J W Foster land twelve miles south of Corvallis Oregon for 72500. The deal marks the largest farm purchase in Benton county, following eight weeks of thorough soil climate and location study. Taylor plans immediate improvements and relocation with his family. He and Samuel Ransom toured Oregon before selecting the Willamette valley property praised for diversified farming and stock raising.
May was a month of deficiencies according to data from the local weather station covering 38 years. Rainfall lagged 1.01 inches and average temperature ran 1.9 degrees below normal, offsetting earlier months.
A Washington woman recounts severe stomach illness and prolonged weakness followed by rapid recovery after using Grape Nuts. She claims the food is predigested, easily digested, and nourishes both her and her baby, noting improved health and strength. The ad urges readers to seek the book The Road to Wellville and hints at more letters.
An advertisement claims a hand power vacuum cleans dust from pets furniture and fabrics with a simple pump by a child. It touts a $25 price, prepaid shipping, and an electric model with a wood cabinet and high power efficiency. C D Bayne invites agents nationwide.
The ad extols S S S as a permanent cure for Contagious Blood Poison by driving toxins from the blood and purifying circulation. It warns against mineral treatments, claims lingering poison returns, and notes home treatment guidance and free medical advice for sufferers.
I praise the tonic properties of S S S and its effects on health appetite and strength. I am a believer and recommend it to those seeking better blood health. Robert M Zweitzig of 320 Chestnut Street, Lebanon, Pa endorses this tonic.
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