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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

2

Davenport nurse runs into matrimony at West Fifth

Emma Catherine Popp formerly Scott county hospital superintendent and Burlington police matron wed night desk sergeant William Otis Ransom at 138 West Fifth Davenport. The couple, both of Burlington, Iowa, met through work and grew to love, leading to yesterday’s marriage.

A.D. G West Fifth Street Emma Catherine Popp William Otis Ransom Burlington Iowa Scott County Hospital Police Department of Miss Popp Coltant Ransom

Burglars Take Pennies at Moline Meat Market

Burglars broke into C C Lovejoy’s meat market on Twenty third street at Fifth avenue and stole all cash in sight except fifty nine pennies, since the owner had removed most money earlier. Also includes local notes on football honors, church organization efforts, medical update, skat prizes, and archery event in East Moline.

C. C. Lovejoy Twentythird Street Fifth Avenue Mr. Lovejoy

Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Quick Indigestion Relief

A vintage advertisement extols Kodol as a pleasant liquid that starts digestion instantly by supplying the stomach’s digestive juices. It claims quick relief from indigestion, sour stomach, gas, and dyspepsia, warns of dangers like gastritis and appendicitis, and offers a money back guarantee through local druggists with a large bottle at a discount. It notes preparation at E C DeWitt & Co in Chicago.

E.C. DeWitt & Co Chicago

Seniors Elect Captain And Manager For Winter Basketball

The senior class met in the senior room to elect a captain and a manager for the winter basketball team. Ralph Rich named captain and Ben Mitchem chosen manager. No singing occurred, but a general assembly was held. Mr. Brown urged classes to form basketball teams with at least 15 volunteers and notify him to help schedule games.

Ralph Rich Ben Mitchem Brown

Rexall Hair Tonic Promises Growth For Bald Heads

A local advertisement touts Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming to restore hair on bald heads. It cites Resorcin Beta Napthol and Pilocarpin, promises scalp health and new growth, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory. Two sizes priced at 50¢ and 1.00, T. H. Thomas, druggist.

T. H. Thomas

Turkey prizes and a sudden death in Illinois region

The report notes Patte of Rock Island and Carpenter of East Moline winning second prizes for shooting. It also covers the death of Dr. E. V. Mock of Cambridge from heart trouble after an Erie operation. Mock, about 37, studied in New York, served at Bellevue, and settled in Cambridge around 1900 becoming a noted surgeon. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Mary Meek, sister Mrs. Ruth Sanford of Helena, and brother J. Meek. Funeral was held this afternoon.

Bertha Elware Rossback West Third Street Walter Burrmann George Burrmann Golden Sheath Road Anna Marie Hoffman Fifth Ripley Streets Mercy Hospital Germany America New York City Davenport Patte Rock Island Tim Carpenter East Moline Cis E. V. Mock E. V Moline Cambridge Erie Dr. Mock A. R. Mock Henry County New York Bellevue Hospital Mary Meek Ruth Sanford Helena, Mont Meek

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement and Local Cure Testimony

Davenport reader Herbert Hanson recounts kidney disorder relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills, noting reduced secretions and restored regularity with lasting cure. Ad cites Harper House Pharmacy and Foster Milburn Co as US agents. Eczema claims offered for Zemo remedy with sample request. The Argus promotes medical ads and local drugstore listings.

Dean Herbert Hanson Fourth Street Davenport Iowa Sympton Rock Island Harper ‘House Pharmacy Foster-Milburn Company Buffalo United States Dean’s Narcenes Ae Rose Medical Company St. Lighee Harper House Pharmacy

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