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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1908

Page

2

Neighbors News Brings Suit Over Words Damages

Louise Tyson also known as Mary Tyson faces a $5,000 suit from Mrs. Laura Light over a 12 word sentence alleged to defame her. The docket notes a saloon injunction against J H Pohlmann tied to property on Rockingham road leased to Independent Malting Co. and owned by Hansen.

Louise Tyson Mary Tyson Laura J. Light Tyson Nels Petersen J. H. Pohlmann Jackson Pohlmann Betty Rockingham Road Hansen Independent Malting Company Mr. Pohlmann

County Tax Questions and County Debt Details

Arguing for a special county tax, the writer questions how corporate wealth is taxed and notes disparities in Rock Island county. He challenges floating debt, past bond issues for a courthouse, and county actions on the Watertown asylum, suggesting legal overreach and urging prudent public finances. JOHN G. OSBORN. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets offer a pleasant purgative effect with 25 cent price and free samples at druggists.

Watertown John G. Osborn Chamberlain

Railroads Asked to Help Measure Water Flow

Washington Oct 3 Director George Otis Smith of the U S Geological Survey invites leaders of major railroads to a conference on a cooperative plan to gather river flow data. The aim is to save costs during floods and aid government flood control. The plan calls for gauges on bridges and culverts, daily readings by railroad staff, and frequent expert visits to create channel rating tables.

Washington George Otis Smith United States Geological Survey National Conservation Commission

Father John’s Medicine Proclaimed By Lowell Clergyman

Half a century ago Rev. Fr. John O'Brien of Lowell Massachusetts, overworked and exposed, grew seriously ill with a cough and lung trouble. A specialist prescribed a cure to restore health, improve digestion, and strengthen the body. Father John endorsed the medicine, calling it Father John’s Medicine, and it became a widely used family remedy touted to treat throat and lung troubles, prevent pneumonia and consumption, and build flesh and strength if taken faithfully. It is claimed not to be a patent medicine and to contain no alcohol or poisonous drugs. Read guarantee following.

John O'Brien Lowell Mass Father John

Survey seeks railroad aid to extend flood data network

The survey plans to use railroad cooperation to extend flood readings and natural resource data across regions, noting that railroads can assign personnel to take daily readings with minimal cost. Cooperation would save funds and enhance legal evidence, aiding the National Conservation Commission's inventory. Local meetings discussed consolidation of drainage area data and the broader study of the nation's water resources.

National Conservation Commission Chicago

Hampton Sunday Service at Methodist Church

Hampton residents are invited to Sunday morning preaching at 11 o clock at the Hampton Methodist Church. The occasion is led by the Ladies Aid Society of the Metin chapter and focuses on community fellowship.

Hampton Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Society of the Metin

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