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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1909

Page

2

Davenport News Briefs Include Suspects Detentions And Local Bank

Reports from Davenport detail a Missouri arrest for a Canton crime as Holden is held awaiting transfer and he says he will return without requisition. John Buckley is jailed in Davenport after Bloomington hotel clerk identifies him for a forged $40 check. The Buffalo Savings Bank is organized with a $12,000 paid-in capital by 50 local farmers and business leaders, and a new Catholic church is planned near Grand Avenue. Obituaries record Jacob Reinhard of Buffalo and Davenport resident Mrs. Lairsen, with biographical details and family mentions.

Missouri Charles Holden Canton Davenport Holden John Buckley Bloomington Ill Charles Murphy The New Kimball John Quinn Buckley Mays Buffalo Bank Buffalo Savings Bank

Income tax debate spans U S and France taxes

The article traces historic and current debates over income taxes in the United States and France. It notes Taft favoring inheritance tax, outlines Civil War and Wilson era tax history, Supreme Court rulings, and French chamber action proposing a multi class system with rates up to 4 percent and a new tax for incomes over 20 000. It discusses expectations about court decisions and political support.

United States Congress Senator Hill New York Supreme Court

Moline Cars Sell Out as Industry Shifts

Reports from Moline note the automobile trade remains strong with the current season’s output estimated at 400 cars by Aug 1. In Rock Island, Silvs shops close two days due to a Thursday lull in orders from Chicago. East Moline churches announce Rev. Anderson will lead both congregations, preaching March 28. J H Stickney and W V Evans of Velie Motor Car Co arrested for speeding near a school zone. Ice harvest is 10,000 tons short this year. prices for locals unlikely to rise. Rev R S Haney announces E M Griffith to speak April 9, with C R Stephens to give a local talk. Obituary records report two-year-old John Richard Hall of Moline dies after brief illness. Political note: socialist supporters favor the proposed law seen as a path to radical reforms.

James Pearson Jobe W. Day John Day Sylvan Ice Company Captain Pearson

Fearless preacher voices strong Peruna praise in notice

A series of letters from ministers and a parishioner extol Peruna as a cure for catarrh and illness. Evangelist J T Peeler and pastor R Y G Dukes claim Peruna restored health, color, and energy, while Rev H W Tate reports relief from throat spasms after using the remedy.

J.T. Peeler Hendersonville 8. C H. W. Tate Lincoln Ave Walnut Hills Cincinnati Ohio Peru

Convincing Testimony For Grape-Nuts Brain Food

A Maryland woman credits Grape-Nuts with curing indigestion and insomnia after suffering for years. She reports better sleep, no more dyspepsia, and increased energy, claiming the food also helps schoolchildren stay alert. The ad ends with the Postum Company slogan and offer to read more.

Maryland Postum Company Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Saloon Notices With Lunch Specials Listed

Saloon notices advertise a fish lunch Saturday night at Detsen roth's place 1501 Fourth avenue and a chicken lunch at Al Grege's tonight 1521 Second avenue. Phiea cures in 6 to 14 days and Paso Ointment guarantees to cure itching or related conditions with money back. 60c.

Detsen- ‘Roth Fourth Avenue al Grege Second Avenue

Local Notes and Visits Highlight Silvis News

Mrs Will Ireland returns from De Witt Iowa after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs B F Morris. Richard Walsh of Chicago visits his parents. Miss Josephine Nelson hosts Sunday school class at Silvis Baptist. Pwight Stamper chaperones. Conrad Nelson departs for Texline Texas with Grace Bechtel, Raymond Nelson and Mrs Nelson. Mr Sellers returns from New Mexico. B Y P U hosts sociable at Miss Hall’s. Miss M Peterson of Princeton visiting the Whites. Miss Ellen Welch returns to teach at McKinley School. Mr Pennel and Son Ora visit Morton Pennel. Democratic meetings named for Turner Hall March 20 and South Rock Island March 23. Committees: Bert Corren, R W Lamont. All the news all the time THE ARGUS.

Will Ireland B. F. Morris de Witt Iown Richard Walsh Chicago Josephine Nelson Silvis Baptist Church Pwight Stamper Miss Nelson Conrad Nelson Texline Texas Grace Bechtel Raymond Nelson Nelson Sellers New Mexico B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist Church Miss Hall M. Peterson Princeton Charles White Ellen Welch McKinley School Pennel Ora Joslin Morton Pennel

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Jamis Davis Wiese Grand Avenue Fejeruary Jacob Reinhard Buffalo V. Rauch Rheinplatz Germany America Sherman John N. Larrsen Mrs. Lairsen John Hageboeck Lairsen Ruth John Hagehoeck, Jr Henry Minnie Birkel Rock Island Clara Emil Avoca Iowa Taft Justice Harlan France Chamber of Deputies Washington Moline Automobile Company Silvs Rock Island Road Union Congregational Church Plymouth Congregational Church East Moline McCollin Anderson Newell J. H. Stickney W. V. Evans Velie Motor Car Company Moline Larson Third Street John Richard P. A. Hall Oforty Fourth Street Senate Pe-Au-Na RY. J. G. Dukes Unitarian Church Pinetown N.C J T.peeler Mutual Loanco People’s National Bank Newbro’s Herpicide Newbro Ihe Company Detroit Wren T. H. Thomas Drug Store Democratic Committee Turner Nall Bert Corren R. W. Lamont South Rock Island Idui Cardui Katie Burlison Goreville New Wall Paper Store P. J. Lee Thirf Avenue Neola L. Kramer & Son Ninth Street L. C. Pfoh Third Avenue E. H. Clement 20Th St. Boulevard 20Th St ETJE Etje Company 3Rd Ave Lai 7Th Ave 15Th St Ao Isky Twelfth Street G. S. Johnson
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