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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1909

Page

2

Davenport Club Opposes Prohibition Resubmission Action

Davenport Commercial club plans a strong vote against the states prohibition resubmission. Sioux City and Burlington groups will send delegations to Des Moines to protest. The club weighs resolutions and may dispatch a committee to the state capital. Also reports on I and I railroad offices opening and local obituaries and city council notes.

Davenport Commercial Club Tower Assembly Senate C. A. Steel Sioux City Burlington Des Moines Davenport

Moline area projects and plans reported in brief

Reports detail a Sioux Falls transfer house contract awarded to Leonard Construction of Chicago with occupancy expected August first. Watertown hospital holds April seven civil service exams for nurses and staff. Fargo Express to open Moline office at Library street. local marriage of Mabel Lund to Oscar Bohman announced. Industrial Fair opened with speeches by Mayor Olson and others, and local merchants contributing. artificial ice plant in Moline advances with $60,000 in stock to be sold soon.

Sioux Falls S. D Deere Leonard Construction Company Chicago Velie Motor Vehicle State Civil Service Board Watertown Hospital Fourth Avenue Augustana Business College Lana Moline Trust & Savings Bank Industrial Home Association Olson Peter R. Ingleson G. A. Shallbergy Moline Elmer E. Morgan Fred Peters

Women praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures

A long list of testimonials from women across the United States claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured various female ailments including tumors and painful periods. Names and addresses span Chicago Lindley Kans Scott N Y Cincinnati Ohio Milwaukee and more, asserting positive proof through letters sent here.

Lydia E. Pinkham Chicago Ill Alvena Sperling Langdon Street Lindley Ind May Fr Kinsley Kans Stella Gifford Beaman Scott N.Y J. Barber Cornwallville Mra. Wan Boughton Cincinnati W.K. Housh Eastview Milwaukee Wis Emma Imse 1St St Goshen Ala W. T. Dalton Wm. Tully Ogden Av Paw Paw Mich Emma Draper Flushing Burt Loyd F.D. N D. A. Sanborn Coffeeville Miss S.J. Jones Ohio Flora Abt Ernst Street Cleveland Lizsie Steiger Fleet Avenue E. Wesleyville Ie Ester R.F.D Dyersburg Tenn Sue Hilliard B.R Hayfield Mayme Windle Mary Bailigonier Eliza Wood N.d Gov. Jordy Chester Ark Ella Wood Oeilia GaeMrs T. A. Cribb Pendleton May Marshall R.R Texas Ada Younleston Cambridge Cambridge, Neb. Mrs. Nellie Moslander Graniteville Chas

Mrs Fitsnoodle Hosts Bizarre Show With Prenormal Patter

London Express reports a salons scene where Herr Schpantz, a pianist from the fatherland, is teased by Mrs Fitsnoodle. Dr Bump feller mocks phrenology while a guest is praised as “one of the most expert typewriters in the kingdom” in a breezy social satire.

Herr Schpuntz Dr. Bumpfeller Schpuntz London Express

Suffrage Dialogue Rehearsal Echoes Private Plans

A fragmented dialogue contrasts Jack and Bill debating the true inwardness of the suffrage movement. They discuss advance notices and a move to unknown destinations, with odd lines about liking work only when a good thing is involved. The exchange hints at social roles and personal agency in a tense, era-specific scene.

Jack Bill Mes

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted by Local Drug Store

Rock Island customers are urged to try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets for stomach derangement and indigestion. The ad claims quick relief, neutralizes gastric juices, strengthens digestion, and promises a money back refund after a 15 day course in a 25 cent box. Larger sizes priced at 45 and 89 cents are offered for chronic cases.

Rock Island T. H. Thomas

Orphans' Home Plans Under Way by Augustana Synod

Subscriptions total 34000 dollars, over half the stock sold for the upcoming Orphans Home in Andover. Architect Cervin firming details for a U shaped two story plus basement building of about 5 by 90 units, capacity for 50 children, with a second block to be added as needed. April 7 board meeting to finalize plans. contract award and start of work expected in April.

Archiect Cervin Andover Augustana Synod Coice

North Edgington Farm Move Rumor and Local Changes

Rumor that Henry Stropes plans to move to a Buffalo Prairie township farm. Taylor Ridge Star Telephone adds two subscribers, Sproston and Mongerson, splitting lines. W. F Crawford ill with grip. John Lowe moved to Braner farm after resigning Peoria post for farming. John Baker returns from Pueblo, resigns there due to health to farm. Cham berlain's Salve advertised for skin diseases, 25 cents, sold by druggists.

Henry Stropes Buffalo Prairie Taylor Ridge Star Telephone Company Mr. Sproston Claus Mongerson W. F Crawford John Lowe Lowe Peoria John Baker Pueblo Colo

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