Two Davenport Families Mourn Deaths in Shocking Week
In Davenport Mrs. Margaret Thoeming and family confront the loss of Charles Olin Thoeming aged one and Ruth Margaret aged four from croup. A third child, six, survives, drawing the family into a period of deep sorrow and anxiety. The town also reports a near unanimity in school elections and updates on local safety and labor court fines. Obituaries note Heinrich Riessen, a long time Davenport resident, and Dora Hoeppner among others, with mourners in several local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret ‘Thoeming
L. CG
Physicians Note Views of Cooper on Human Stomach
An item discusses L. T. Cooper and the theory that the stomach governs mental health. It notes the medical community is divided on his medicines, cites testimonials from physicians and patients, and mentions Harper House pharmacy selling Cooper preparations as gaining nationwide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
L. T. Cooper
New Orleans
Cewsary
United States
Harper House Pharmacy
East Moline Notes on Local Visits and Moves
East Moline births visits and relocations populate the week. Pitt Hoekstrasser’s father visits from Ida Grove Iowa. Lydia Johnson travels to Cable. Worth and Walker hosts their Missouri-born mother. Nancy Woodruff returns from Geneseo, Louie Rasmussen from Iowa, Wells from Iowa, Albert Berkholtz back from Shanate, Nellie Maudlin visiting with Roberts in Labrador Iowa. Whitney family moves to Radden house. John Caffrey relocates to Silvis. Arthur Shilling in Wilton Iowa. William Rice’s goods shipped to West Liberty Iowa. infant son of A D Taft seriously ill. Helping Hand society entertained by Mr and Mrs North. Plymouth church meetings begin and expected to run through March. Best Healer in the World quote by Rev F Starbird East Richmond Maine praising Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Bloom
Pitt Hoekstrasser
Ida Grove
Iowa
Lydia Johnson
Cable
Mr. Worth
Mrs .Walker
Missouri
Nancy Woodruff
Geneseo
Louie Rasmussen
Mrs. Wells
Albert Berkholtz
Shanate
Kan
Nellie Maudlin
Labrador
Roberts
Whitney
Radden House
Bluff
John Caffrey
Silvis
Arthur Shilling
Wilton
William Rice
West Liberty
A. D. Taft
Helping Hand Society
The Maid and the Matron on a Home Remedy
An editorial recommends a home tonic for women using Fluid Extract Black Haw Aspen Seal and water. The mix, taken as a tea spoonful three times daily, is claimed to strengthen the system purify blood and improve complexion. Aspen Seal contains no alcohol and is advised by reputable druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharmaceutical House
Burglars Foiled at Hogberg Grocery in Moline
In the morning a burglary at Charles G. Hogberg’s grocery at 1211 Sixteenth avenue failed as the burglars fled after stealing three boxes of cigars and about a dollar in pennies. A search found no further loot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Hogberg
Sixteenth Avenue
Ming
O. C. Wells
Fifth Avenue
Wells
City and Town Clerk announces ward and precinct listings
Detailed ward and precinct addresses listed by M. T. Rudgren for Rock Island Municipality. Includes specific storefronts, barns, livery stables, and houses with cross streets and numbers. Dates show March 7 1908 as the issuing reference. Chicago market figures follow in the same item with commodity quotes and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
Second
Ann
Sixth Avenue
Third
Fourteenth Street
Seidel's
Seventh Avenue
Third Ward
Fifteenth Street
Fourth
Frick’s Livery
Fourth Ward
M. Levy
Nineteenth Street
Sixth
Seventh Avenues
Fifth Ward
Schmidt
Twentieth Street
Sixth Ward
A. J. Reiss
Twenty-seventh
Seventh Ward
Fifth Avenue
Peterson
Forty-fifth
Albert Olson
Eighth
M. T. Rudgren
Rock Island
Local Market Quotations from Rock Island Market
Today's wholesale quotations for provisions and produce list eggs at 16 1/4 to 16 1/2 cents per dozen. Live poultry prices show spring chickens and hens around 9 cents per pound, ducks near 9, turkeys about 11 cents, and geese at 9 cents. Butter ranges 25 to 27 cents, lard at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. P
U. S. Steel
U.S. Steel
Rock Island
A. Oe Island
Smelters
C. F
Canadian Pacific
I Central
Peuna
Atchison
Sugar
St. Paul
Copper
Republic Steel Preferred
Republic Steel Common
Southern Ry
Newbro s Herpicide Promises Dandruff Cure
Advertisement promotes Newbro s Herpicide as the only grease free dandruff treatment that destroys parasites at the hair root. A Laramie Wyoming man testifies it stopped itching and hair loss and brought new growth. Sold by leading druggists with samples available for 10 cents. Also touts DeWitt s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Charles Klein
Laramie
Wyo
Herpicide Company
Detroit
Mich
T. H. Thomas
DeWitt
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Davenport
H. O. Seiffert
C. D. Hayward
George Decker
Alex Naeckel
Paula Roddewig
John Stoltenberg
Chief Stoltenberg
Glucose
Stargh
John Phelps
Adolph Jansen
Henry Gregersen
Phelps
Gregersen
Jansen
Walter M. Ballyff
Gregerson
Heinrich Riessen
August Wagner
Rockingham, Road
Ransdorf
Jehmare
America
California
Teamster
Yesterd
Henry Hoeppner
West Seventh Street
Dora Hoeppner
Germany
John
Louis
Charles Hoeppner
Louisa Wil
Bert Davis
Minnie Avenue
Bawden’s Addition
George Edward
Tri-City Loan CO
Brady Street
Dr. Martin
Second Avenue
Lincrusta
Harmon
Strecker & Lewis
East Moline
F. Starbird
East Richmond
Maine
Trone
Sefton
Mississippi Valley
W. H. VanDervoort
Moline Automobile Company
VanDervoort
American Motor Car Manufacturers’ Association
Middle West
Far East
Boston
Pacific Coast
Minneapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Crescent Athletic Club
Ilinois
Erm
Aown
South Rock Island
Fourth Avenue
Northwestern
Liverpool
S.S.S
S S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
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