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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1909
Page
2
The Davenport section reports the Moline Ferry company stockholders elected officers and directors led by President Edward H. Van Patten and Vice President Walter A. Ragenfield. Van Patten to Quincy to start the bout for Moline. officers include Sohrbeck Lindahl and Bettendorf.
A local tribute describes a cherished neighbor known as Auntie for her kindness and trusted advice on food and child care. Readers recall her health tips, especially promoting Grape-Nuts, and how her guidance helped a mother and infant, highlighting the impact of practical, scientific nourishment.
Washington May 3 March importations of manufacturers materials indicate a marked increase in activity in the manufacturing industry in the United States. The value of such materials during the month was 68 000 000 compared with 40 000 000 in March of the previous year. Import prices for nearly all principal articles are lower than a year ago suggesting that the gain in quantity is greater than the value indicates. It is estimated that the price decline would make the quantity nearly or quite twice as great in March last as in March 1908. Twelve principal articles from the bulk of the 68 000 000 worth of materials imported include hides and skins wool raw silk India rubbers pig tin fibers copper leaf tobacco lumber and chemicals.
The Rock Island Railway plans to relay its main line and yard tracks between Warners Crossing and West Davenport in the coming months. New rails have been laid along the right of way and tracks will be rebuilt after headquarters issues the order.
New York Bahai delegates report plans to build a continental temple near Chicago as the first of its kind in the Americas. The project signals mounting Bahai growth across the United States Canada and beyond with five Bahais groups in New York and a goal of global unity.
Reports from Bishop California indicate porcupines damage lodge pole pine stands along the eastern Sierra slopes. Entire Inyo National Forest affected with some stands showing 25 percent trees girdled above the snow line. Nocturnal feeding makes hunting difficult as the animals move between trees, prompting forest service to consider termination plans.
Lieutenant Graetz of the Prussian army finished his 630 day journey across Africa in a specially built automobile, starting August 1, 1897 from Dar es Salaam and ending in Swakopmund, German Southwest Africa. He estimates a distance of 5 625 miles. Robert S. McCormick is seriously ill in Boston private sanitarium amid health concerns.
A letter from Mrs E Hanson of Columbus Ohio praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the change of life restoring energy and ability to work. Another testimonial from Mrs Cartes Barclay Graniteville Vermont notes improved health and strength. The ads promote the thirty year standard remedy made from roots and herbs for female troubles.
Rock Island Hardware offers items from Rock Island Hardware Company David Don Ill and Ehleb for sale. Buyers see a variety of goods advertised by the local hardware dealer, with emphasis on hardware and household items.
Workers report most men still employed with a few layoffs as shops plan to operate on 2 S-hour shifts for an indeterminate period. May wheat at 125 ½ to 126 with July around 112 to 112 ¼. corn near 19 to 19 ¼. oats mid 50s. Hog prices and cattle receipts noted. Northwestern and Liverpool market activity cited. Local Rock Island prices listed for provisions and fuels, including corn at 7 ½ to 7 6 cents and Timothy hay at 13 to 14 dollars.
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