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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1910
Page
2
Mrs. Anna Rawe of 1418 West Fourth street is in Mercy hospital with severe burns to the head and body after her dress caught fire from a candle she carried to a cellar for kindling. The 76 year old woman, conscious but in grave danger, was rushed to hospital by city ambulance as neighbors and firemen fought the blaze.
A Health Department doctor vaccinates Mr Malone while Mrs Malone laments arm washing. Anty Drudge persuades with Fels Naptha soap praising quick soaking, light rubbing, and no boiling. The ad copy urges following wrapper directions for faster laundry.
The 61st Congress closed with Taft signing key bills and praising measures. Both houses voted for investigations into McMurray Indian contracts, with a five member Senate committee and an appointed House panel. Taft criticized piecemeal appropriations and urged businesslike project execution.
Stock of the Moline Textile company to succeed the Moline Glove and Mitten Works will be issued at $25 par on $20,000 capitalization. The new firm plans to employ 200 women and 25 men to manufacture overalls jackets cotton gloves and mittens. J F Murphy handles stock sales. A separate committee advances formation of a commission government campaign with $50 added by each group. Mayor Olson approves moving the Kleyla saloon to a new site pending ordinance passage. A J Borget leaves Velie to become factory manager at Fal Motor Company in Chicago, with Velie seeking a replacement.
A Brookfield Missouri woman recalls weight loss and weakness before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during the Change of Life. The ad touts the remedy for inflammation, ulcers, displacements, fibroid tumors, irregularities, backache, and nervous prostration and offers free advice from Lynn Mass. Header notes 30 years of use and testimonials.
Bluefields Nicaragua June 27 A column of provisional forces under General Arsenio Cruz has captured La Libertad and Juigalpa important towns in Chontales. The force is part of General Mena's army detached to occupy advantageous points near Acoyapa where Madriz troops are concentrated. General Colon also seized San Ubaldo port on Lake Nicaragua defeating 200 Madriz soldiers en route to reinforce General Vasquez.
A light rain yesterday afternoon and a cooling change in the air yielded thousands of dollars in benefits for Rock Island county farmers. The moisture aided crops and livestock, easing conditions for local producers and spreading a wave of relief through the community.
A brief storm dropped .20 inches as the temperature reached 94 degrees. The rain refreshed vegetation and reduced dust just before the summer heat settled in.
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