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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
2
We furnish all bonds used in debt collection including Cost Bonds and Bonds in Attachment and Replevin. Our agency system covers the country and wires our agents to secure bonds for responsible concerns promptly. Fidelity Official License Contract and Probate Bonds also promptly furnished.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the best remedy for stomach and bowel distress. Harte & HerMe yer druggists guarantee the product at 25 cents, promising relief from neglect and torpid liver issues.
A Davenport patrol found Janis Rathjen, a section hand, dead on the doorstep of a saloon near the Rothschild Grain office after a reported attack. The coroner ruled the death an iris. John McDonald of Des Moines survived two head injuries after a Rock Island viaduct accident at Harrison and Fifth Streets. McDonald, 21, fell from a westbound train at the Harrison Street entrance, believed to have been stealing a ride. S: Suffering multiple injuries, McDonald was treated on scene. Rathjen, 42, a Davenport resident, was declared dead by the coroner in a grim city crime and accident report. Carson of Davenport was elected president of the Iowa Manufacturers Association at Cedar Falls meetings.
In Scott county four caucus sites produced solid Cummins delegations with explicit instructions. Death of Hiram Goodwin pioneer resident of Scott county occurred Saturday at his home in Davenport after a paralytic stroke. Born September 22, 1819 in Hamilton County Ohio, he moved to Scott county in the early 1840s and later to Davenport. He is survived by his wife and a large family including Theodore, Melissa McMurray, Theodosia Murray, Orville, Alonzo, Tiram Jr., and others living in Iowa and Washington state.
A portable handsaw with a revalving blade secures to an axle end and is guarded by a tunable shield. A handle attaches to the guard, and an integral bracken allows adjustable depth settings. An optional small electric motor can drive the axle for automatic operation.
Former Pastor Rev CC McCown and wife await a perilous voyage from Calcutta as he nears frail health. Garbage issue spurs council action with measures to clear alleys. Irene Louise Vershaw dies at age two. New Moline Club opens with formal reception and plant decor. Alumni gathering recalls older classes at Campbell Island with a night of drama and dancing.
Railroad promos list bulk round trip fares to Chicago Boston New Haven Louisville and other cities. Promotions include $5.50 to Chicago and return with June validity, home seekers tickets, and various dates through June. Agencies and offices in Chicago Des Moines Rock Island Nickel Plate issue details and extensions.
Train agency notices advertise round trip fares from Chicago to Boston at $19 with a $1 surcharge via Nickel Plate Line May 31 to June 9, inclusive. Also offer excursion rates from New York City and extended return from Chicago through June. Contact John Calhwan general agent and Jol Callan at rooms 208 or 298 Adams Street Chicago for details.
A mid twentieth century report describes plans to import diverse African fauna to American preserves and promoters in Westchester. It outlines species including sable antelope and other game animals, with emphasis on acclimatization to climate, various varieties, export from South Africa, and collaboration with Gardner Williams. The piece notes congressional funding for the venture and mentions venues such as the Wiebits reserve and Weston.
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