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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

2

Attorneys Drop Case in Landlord Tenant Suit in Davenport

The suit of Henry Meints versus Henry Sussman was postponed to Oct 26 after Sussman refused counsel. Phase shows landlord Meints clashing with tenant Sussman, attorneys withdrew, leaving defendant unrepresented. Also notes a Detroit launch trip project and remarks by Labor Leader Al Urick. Obituary for Miss Helen E. Pickering, aged 88, Davenport resident.

Henry Meints Henry Sussman Sussman Meints Mr. Lussman W. M. Chamberlin A. Finger J. A Hanley Dod C Claus and J. Lesinski Detroit Davenport West International Motor Company of Detroit Dayen Brady Street Bee Sidien al. Urick State Federation of Labor Labor Assembly Turnes Ball Urick Iowa Congress Chicago Denver Helen E. Pickering Kate Moore New York State Captain Pickering Jersey Ridge Elise Pickering

Local Notes From Rock Island Area Bulletin

John Durbin lost a valuable horse last week. Mrs Major of Rock Island visits at George Genung's home. Squire Russell is ill. Miss Grace Hudson visited over Sunday. Fred Ashdown traveled to Nebraska to visit Louis Banker. His wife, away two months, will return with him. Ada Ashdown and Louis Eipper marry at the bride’s parents' home on Wednesday Oct 14. Mrs La Rue returns to Rock Falls after a visit with her sister. Mrs Adolph Rathmann visiting at William Eipper’s home.

John Durbin Major Rock Island George Genung Roin Russell Grace Hudson Fred Ashdown Nebraska Louis Banker Grandma Eipper Louis Eipper Ada Ashdown William Ashdown la Rue Rock Falls Robert Pearsall Adolph Rathmann William Eipper

Head of Red Men visits Moline for reception

J G Farrar of Philadelphia, head of the Red Men, is to be in Moline for an informal reception at the Red Men wigwam between 6 and 7:30 pm before an early evening train to Dubuque. He was elected great incosince at the Brideport convention in Conn. Also mentions local business notes, saloon license payments, and obituaries of Anna Louise Skinner and Carl G Ericson.

J. G. Farrar Philadelphia Moline Dubuque Farrar Brideport Conn Citylerk

Longworth's Dream of a Continuous Roosevelt Era

A Democratic writer rails at Republican tactics and the idea of a lasting political dynasty led by Roosevelt. He argues for change in Washington offices, warns against prolonged rule, and praises a Democratic House as a check, noting Longworth’s provocative take on 1916.

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Concerning the Bureaucracy and Civil Service Reform

A critical column argues Republicans would have used whitewashed committees while Democrats like Clark and Rainey could probe the executive departments. It contends Roosevelt abandons civil service principles and that resignations used to guide campaign activity undermine reform, suggesting final resignations instead.

Champ Clark House of Representatives Sev Clark Uke Rainey Illinois Lloyd Missouri Washington Roosevelt Post Office Department Treasury Interior Department Taft Republican National Committee Frank H. Hitchcock United States Theodore Roosevelt

Paid For Whisk y Quip From London Tit Bits

An Irishman enters a country inn and orders Trish whisky. After drinking, the landlord accuses him of not paying. The Irishman asks if the landlord paid, and the landlord says yes. The punchline: if both paid, what’s the point of both paying.

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They Make You Feel Good Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad

The pleasant purgative effect experienced by all who use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and the healthy condition of body and mind they create make one feel joyful. Price 25 cents. Samples free at all druggists.

Chamberlain

Where Did It Go Free Yourself From Indigestion

An old advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin for relief from indigestion and sour stomach. It claims the formula digests food, stops fermentation, and prevents gas belching, with one after meal Triangule tablet delivering quick digestion for a hearty appetite. It warns readers not to assume serious illnesses and asserts quick benefits after use.

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