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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1908
Page
2
Davenport neighbors report tag day proceeds totaling about $2,167.51 with further receipts anticipated as more reports come in. Visiting nurses and the security fund expressed high satisfaction, noting the event surpassed expectations.
The popular mission style decor expands to Christmas gifts with sofa pillows echoing stained glass patterns. This design offers an effective pattern that is sure to meet rising demand for festive, furniture accents in the period style.
The piece called the stained glass design uses brown ticking and multiple embroidery silks in red blue yellow and green. It features two yellow petals two blue petals and one red petal with red stems and green cross sections. The design is padded and satin stitched or outlined, optional in tan on natural linen, ideal for Christmas pillows.
Government survey of Moline pool and up-river channel near Campbell Island completed. Officials say extending the wing dam to connect with Campbell Island is not feasible. extension likely to Hampton instead. Also notes Dr W L Straw honored as state district deputy grand chancellor of Illinois Knights of Pythias and the first Velie car produced with 45 mph capability amid strong test results. Rock Island Railway enforces liquor rule.
A Christmas present idea shows an apron workbag inspired by Russian craft. The apron illustration uses one yard of silk and reflects embroidery skills common among women across social ranks in the czarist land.
Instructions describe cutting two yards India linen or three yards silk or pongee plus five yards inch wide ribbon and embroidery silks. Create a bag and apron from a folded fabric with tucks, hems, and ribbons to draw up the bag and waist. Emphasizes careful division, hemming, and front embroidery or initials of the owner.
Quaint and pretty Becky Sharp needlebooks are described as two five inch circles of card covered with perfumed cotton and silk or satin. The pieces are joined by a bow of ribbon, with flannel leaves pinked for needles, fine lace edged doilies sewn to the outer covers, making a dainty addition to the workbox.
A Boston focused notice promotes individual pottery bean pots with covers as table novelties. Described as pretty enough to decorate a library or dining room shelf, the item is pitched as a suitable gift for Boston girls or Boston men.
A famed beauty expert touts Rexall Muco-Tone as a remedy for systemic catarrh linked to dull complexions, fatigue, and poor health. The ad claims the tonic purifies blood, revitalizes mucous membranes, and improves energy, with a money back guarantee and store sales by J. T. Thomas, New York.
Dismissals sweep through the town division as 30 conductors and brakemen on the Iowa Des Moines division are said to be removed for violating company liquor rules. Some action on the Moline division noted. Rock Island shortens shop hours to 7 15 to 12 15 noon then 1 to 4. Bank directors propose capital and surplus increases to 200000 and 85000 respectively with 20 day stockholder notice. Potential sale of property if bond issue settlement fails. Mind Your Business ad ends the item.
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