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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
2
County supervisors toured the county infirmary to inspect recent improvements including new cattle equipment and dairy facilities. The meeting discussed salary provisions for the county superintendent and the cost of care, with reports on precinct redistribution and the poor relief budget.
Mrs Demarest, attacked with a knife in her home, is reported improving. The incident occurred yesterday as her husband and family discussed the event. Doctors say the wounds are not life threatening though serious and have caused her distress and nervous strain.
Obeeeee, TD Jame 127, Professor Frask Seteell, once rector at the University of Cienge, served with Beutenast to the French army and is said to be seriously wounded. He was captured by German forces according to reports reaching the university.
Goodyear Fortified Tires boast two exclusive features not found in competitors. Each addresses a major tire problem, and together they promise to save millions for users through improved durability and performance.
A large crowd in the 1400 block last evening joined a street concert by Stroehle's band and a popular dollar day sale. Merchants reported strong sales despite showers, with stores open late and many new patrons. A young dancing duo and two children amused the crowd as Street festivities featured fox trots to ragtime tunes.
Fine for five dairymen named for selling milk below legal butter fat content and improper labeling. Charges included one count of vending milk not meeting fat requirements and a second count for improper receptacle labels. second count dismissed. Defendants: Charlies Schmidt, Marcus Waage, C. K. Pettit, H. M. Yager, Jane Krakno. State inspectors explained relevant laws. fines set at 25 dollars plus 29.35 dollars costs each.
A traveling salesman and a boy messenger were involved in a mis understood delivery mix up. The boy was found waiting at the Moline Rock Island station with the two grips. Police aided the search and the salesman retrieved his property.
Two flat robberies occurred yesterday afternoon with entry by skeleton keys. At 35 Courtland flats James LeVeaux found valuables missing including a cameo ring and pearl pins. At Warren flats Mrs Elizabeth Small loot included a McKinley page watch and other jewelry. Police suspect a single thief working between 1 and 4 PM.
A low pressure system tracked from Minnesota into the St Lawrence Valley bringing showers and thunderstorms across the upper Mississippi valley the Lake region and the Atlantic coast with unsettled conditions continuing.
One inch or more Mace is an outer covering of the nutmeg and is preferred by many cooks for its color and distinct flavor.
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