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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1908

Page

2

Geneseo Band Incorporation and Local Campaign Expenses

Articles of incorporation filed for Geneseo Band company of Geneseo DL with 71000 capital, Davenport as main business address, officers listed. Also report on November 13 expense filing deadline for all recent election candidates, with itemized sums for Boettiger Lambach Dutcher Schiele Murray Nabstedt. Newport building gains noted. Includes testimonials for rheumatism cure and hair care ads.

Geneseo Geneseo Band Company Geneseo, DL Davenport Frank Holm Charles S. Young William W. Cole William Lieberknecht Frank Delander John O. O'Bryan John H. O'Bryan Henry H. Boettiger Dr. Lambach J. D. Dutcher Central Committee Democratic National Committee Charles Schiele Murray Jacob Nabstedt

Moline Power Plant Under Way And Independence Movement Emerges

Work has begun on United Light and Power’s East Moline plant to provide electric service for East Moline Silvis and Watertown. Poles are set cross arms being added. wiring to follow. A local independence party, sponsor A H Mertz, aims to run a full ticket in Moline and Rock Island elections with public ownership of utilities as a chief issue. Moline Wagon Company shifts to six day weeks, eight hours, boosting 400 workers after a year of four day weeks amid the downturn.

United Light & Power Company East Moline Silvis Watertown Hearst Party Moline A. H. Mertz Independence Party William R. Hearst Hearst Mertz Rock Island Moline,Wagen Company

Governor Deneen Proclaims Illinois Corn Exposition

Governor Charles S. Deneen urges statewide support for the Illinois corn exposition set for November 23 to 28 at the state armory in Springfield Illinois Officials from county superintendents and schools join in promoting corn carnival day on November 6 and corn exhibition day on November 12 in local offices Educators farmers and organizations endorse the effort to promote corn industry education and rural development statewide

State Armory Springfield Ilinois Illinois State Superintendent of Public Instruction College of Agriculture University of Iinois Illinois Farmers’ Institute Farmers’ Institutes Ilinois Association of Domestic Science State of Charles S. Deneen

Rheumatism remedy promises quick relief for boys

An advertisement asserts Benedy relieves pains in legs arms and back within hours and cures in days without morphine opium cocaine or drugs. It claims to neutralize rheumatic acid and remove rheumatic poisons from the system and warns readers to avoid old fashioned medicine and doctors.

N. B. Langley Madison Wis Detchon Otto Grotjan Second Avenue Rock Island Gust Schlegel & Son West Second Street Davenport Benedy

Munyon Rheumatism Cure Claims Notable Results

Letters praise Munyon Rheumatism Cure from Philadelphia residents at 1212 Belmont Avenue 028 Locust Street and 1530 Vine Street. Advertised claim promises immediate relief, health restoration, and money-back refund if unsatisfied, with testimonials from J Brown and J P Sueridan.

J. Brown Belmont Avenas Nobent Morris Locust Street Philadelphia Nin John P. Sueridan Vine Street Minyons Munyon

To Cure a Cold in One Day Drug Ad

A vintage advertisement promises cure of a cold in one day using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Boxes bear E. W. Grove's signature and are priced at 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Letter from the Christian Brothers Endorses Father John's Medicine

A novitiate brother testifies to the benefits of Father John’s Medicine. He cites use among boys and young men entering the Christian Brothers order and calls it an excellent preventative of pneumonia. The letter claims the product cures colds and provides pure nourishment, free from dangerous drugs.

The Christian Brothers Ammendale E. Alfred Father John

Gym Work to Begin in Earnest at Y

This week starts numerous gymnasium classes at the Y M C A and launches several tournaments and training courses for the winter season. The business men's handball tournament opens tomorrow with five teams McCandless and Driggs Hampton and Kelley Witter and Moran First and LaVelle Weiss and Means. Wednesday sees the boxball tournament with about 10 teams. The wrestling class begins under Physical Director Franks on Wednesday. Tomorrow evening the business and professional men's gym classes are organized for the season. Friday morning Mr banks and members plan a long walk taking a car to Milan then a hike to Taylor Ridge and back. Three long hikes will be a regular feature this year.

McCandless Driggs Hampton Kelley Witter Moran First LaVelle Weiss Means Franks Banks Milan Taylor Ridge

Acrostic Poem Bets on Governor Deneen Loss

A Woodmen office employee in Illinois bet Governor Deneen would lose and paid the wager Saturday. The winner received an acrostic poem beginning with Take this quarter, Fou certainly. The short piece hints at political sentiment in Illinois during the contest.

Woodmen Illinois Deneen

Political differences delay belated congratulations in Illinois

The message notes a late congratulation to a person amid political differences. It mentions Illinois and a political context, with phrases implying mixed opinions and an acceptance of the delayed greeting. The fragmentary text references a democratic context and personal well wishes.

Fethe Illinois

Fat Fresh Bread or Fatty Meats Cure Indigestion Now

Suffering from sour stomach and indigestion? A 50 cent Papé Diapepsin dose promises relief within five minutes. The ad claims it purifies the sourest stomach, dissolves gastric distress, and aids digestion by removing poisons and excess acid after meals.

Pape

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