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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1900
Page
2
Advertised rates state 10 cents per week and 90 cents per month in advance. The notice invites correspondence from towns and asks readers on Rock Island country to submit letters for publication.
The article surveys political figures William J. Bevan and Adelas Ke Stevenson on the national ticket, mentions Samuel Alschuler and local reactions in Bloomington, and notes diverse graduates at the American College for Girls in Constantinople. It critiques imperial policy and references remarks by Rev Blodgett and Kansas Justice Doster on expansion and college culture, including the noisy campus chant and modern student behavior.
Ex governor John P Altgeld addressed a Toledo convention of democratic clubs last week. He responded to Gov Roosevelt's St Paul speech arguing government by consent from within is evolutionary while force from without is repressive and fatal. He cited history and warned against force as a path to dissolution.
In a St Paul address to Republican clubs, A. Altgeld rails against Theodore Roosevelt, accusing him of insincerity and campaign notoriety. He denounces imperialism, war, and the administration, condemning the Philippines conflict, and calls for ending bloodshed and de facto control over Porto Rico and other islands.
George Long of New Straitsville credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving two lives after a long battle with throat and chest ailments. A pneumonia attack also yielded to the medicine, with trial bottles offered free at Hartz Ullemeyer’s drug store in Washington. Generous Grain-O endorsements follow, urging healthful choices for families and children, while Foley’s Kidney Cure is promoted for backache linked to kidney disorders.
City council met at 2 pm with all aldermen present except Moeller. They inspected the reservoir, settled city obligations with the contractor, and directed preservation of reservoir patterns. Waterworks work on Twenty second street was authorized, and Mayor and officials praised for reservoir duties. Ordinance on street sprinkling referred to committees, with meeting in the committee of the whole set for 8 pm. Adjourned.
Local readers in Rock Island hear testimonials for Doan's Kidney Pills. Photographed by H Thompson, residents A J Jennesse and others describe kidney discomfort and recovery after using the product. Foley's Kidney Cure is also promoted as restoring strength and energy.
The notice states the executor A H Lippess, dated June 27, 1900, for the estate of Frederick Rix deceased. It instructs all persons indebted to the estate to settle with the undersigned and mentions appearance at the September term on the Monday to be notified for settlement.
A branch of the British Medical Institute offers free medical services for three months to all invalids who call at No 1002 Second Avenue before August 15. The staff will provide consultation examination minor surgery and treatment for diseases and deformities with a frank verdict if incurable. Dr Valentine Heaton heads the institute and hours are 9 am to 8 pm daily except Sundays.
A public call invites every city lady to visit 2121 Fourth Avenue to inspect the Diamond Garment Cutter school as it offers practical education in cutting and fitting garments. Limited enrollment remains. “fire come, first served” and letters from satisfied students praise the system for precise cutting and fit across dressmaking.
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