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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
2
News briefs recount a Davenport couple marrying after paying a $1.50 license, a justice’s $2 fee, and leaving with barely any money. Other items include butchers tightening credit, a St Ambrose college gold medal winner, a $50,000 damage suit defense point, sponge-case details, and a feature praising Denver’s proactive chamber of commerce approach.
Salary deadline of 810 threatens to disrupt Moline high school teaching staff. Several teachers may accept higher pay in St. Cloud Minn Kewanee and Belvidere. Eva L Pratt Julia Gettemy and Grace Warner may not sign contracts or return next year.
Charles Greves of 1832 14th Avenue Moline Illinois cites family experiences with Dean's Kidney Pills relieving backaches and kidney issues. He urges others to consult Harper House pharmacy and notes the product is sold by all dealers at 60 cents with Foster Milburn as US agents in Buffalo New York. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
Denver citizens are famed for promoting their city with alert, organized efforts. Visitors from across the country come to learn how Denver builds public campaigns, noting that rival interests often divide and trigger internal conflicts.
The marriage of Miss Laurine Jacobson to Bryan Vandruff was held at the bride’s parents’ home on Twelfth Street with Rev. W. B. Clemmer officiating in front of about 50 guests. The couple, after a wedding dinner, left for Chicago and will reside at 906 Twelfth Street. Vandruff works for Adams Express. Coffee for Bethany Home Raised $30. Miss Branigan and Miss Hodgson entertained a large audience with piano and vocal numbers. Anniounce Date of Marriage Miss Alice Stone to William Collins will wed June 3 at Mrs. Webb’s home. Daughters of Isabella Card Party drew about 100 couples with dancing afterward.
John A. Hamlin founder of Wizard Oil and owner of Chicago Grand Opera House died at the Virginia Hotel in Chicago at 7 last night aged 71. He began as a commercial traveler and started Wizard Oil in 1859, later making a fortune. He built Hamlin's theater after Chicago's 1871 fire and owned the Grand Opera House.
Peoria May 21 The State Medical Society yesterday recommended abolishing the state board of health and placing a single health commissioner in charge A bill reflecting the change will be presented to the legislature with the proposal endorsed by the society The move aims to streamline health governance in Illinois
Fruit growers from South Rock Island and South Moline met last evening at the B Rachman store to discuss forming a county association to improve market access. The second meeting followed an earlier session in South Moline, and participants agreed that local harvest supplies could be better handled with broader markets abroad. another gathering is planned soon.
A quirky local note describes using a bow and shotgun as a prognosticator for rain or cold, with three weather flags raised on The Argus staff. The column pokes fun at forecasts while endorsing Hollister's Mountain Tea for stomach comfort.
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