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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1905
Page
2
A Davenport report shows Suburban Island dam sustains little flood damage after a Monday inspection by J. P. Calman of Calman Construction Clinton Iowa and four engineers. They confirmed practically no harm to the structure.
A man about 66, long resident of Davenport for 25 years, died recently. He served as a first lieutenant in a Pennsylvania Civil War regiment. Letters from a brother Richard in Pine Summit and another brother L Whitmoyver in Charlevoix, Michigan, invited him to live with them.
The weekly crop bulletin for Illinois for the week ending June 26, 1905 reports drought relief from showers in central and southern districts, generally favorable farm conditions, and ongoing harvests. Rye and oats prostrated by a wind storm in Kane County, corn in good condition, oats turning ripe, wheat and rye harvests advancing, clover mowing strong in the north, timothy short elsewhere, and fruit yields variably promising with cherries abundant in the north.
Court notices list probate of Emma L. Nebelius and related guardianship actions. Relinquishments approved for Anna Nebelius and Oscar Halmgrain guardian for Fred Nebelius. Probate petitions for estates including Rasmussen Hutchings Whitney and McKee, with hearings set for July 18, 1905, and appraisals and real estate transfers detailed for several local property deeds in Rock Island and Moline.
Mayor Andrew Olson issues Fourth of July rules banning dynamite and revolver cart ridges within city limits and warns of arrest for violators. Navy reserves depart Friday for Chicago to board Dorothea for a week long cruise, with Lt. Edlen seeking engineers and firemen. John Mergendoller leaves for Buenos Ayres to lead Moline Plow branch, with a farewell party held. Maennercher elect officers in Turner hall. Moline Plow closes Friday for inventory. Rock Island plans for riverfront track removal to be decided in about a month after talks with city officials.
Colfax resident John N Fuller praises Newbro s Herpicide for dandruff cure after years of buildup and scalp issues. Walla Walla resident George H McWhirk reports a 30 year dandruff problem resolved. Product promises halt to hair loss, promote natural growth, and leave hair glossy. sample offered for 16 cents by Herpicide Co Detroit with T H Thomas as agent.
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