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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
2
A bold classified note announces loans on everything with gains in unredeemed goods. It promises a special bargain at Siegel's Loan Office, 320 Twentieth Street, urging readers to call Phone 633 Brown for details and highlighting an offer on marvellous rings.
Tickets for the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway are available at City Ticket offices including 1818 Second Avenue and at depots on Fifth Avenue, Thirty- Brat Street, and at the Peoria branch depot. Details list routes to Des Moines, Omaha, and connections with schedules showing morning and evening departures and prices. Agents M. J. Young and Frank A. Hart announce the sale and provide contact numbers West 1093.
An advertisement from a Rock Island dental office promises affordable dental work with guaranteed results. It touts materials of high quality and offers a wide range of services from cement fillings to gold crowns. The firm advertises a complete set of teeth for 165 dollars and lists aPermanent location at 1607 Second Ave near Over Speidel Store.
A Davenport report covers Joseph Howell ending his 30-year confinement with a self-inflicted gunshot after years of paralysis and speech loss, Lois Aleskin's death, and Frank Byers' arrest for attempted fraud. It also notes saloon regulation talks, Mayor’s stance on press access, planned court sessions, and a tentative police agenda amid city concerns.
General Manager Smith transshipped his gasoline launch to Lake Okoboji with its floating boathouse and they are in commission there. He plans to erect a summer cottage on the shore, creating one of the state’s most complete summer retreats once finished.
In Sherrard and surrounding areas Aug note lists graveside and visitation details. Rob Clark family and Belle Lawsen attended the funeral of Mrs. Jesus Cable. Davenport-Finer Hocker family returned from Colchester. Mrs. James Myers visited from McCausland. Oscar Tanto and Wille family passed through en route to Cable. multiple residents moved residences within Cube to Shepherd. George Nichols and family returned from Leadville. John Thompson and sister headed to Vancouver Island to visit relatives. others traveled to Viola, Obers, and Des Moines for visits or celebrations.
A New England woman from Maneticle Mass describes a lifechanging relief from hay fever after using Hyomei for seven years of August to frost. She credits the treatment with curing symptoms and urges others to try Hyomei, noting refunds if unsatisfied while also promoting DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve.
Faleys Honey and Tar affords immediate relief to asthma sufferers the worst stagnation and if taken in time will effect a cure. All druggists.
J E Mammnerquist died Tuesday afternoon after a four year illness. Born July 15 1823 in Sweden he lived in Moline since 1871 after emigrating about 1800. He is survived by his widow and three children Mrs Frank Auren, A J Mammnerquist and Oxeur Mammnerquist. Funeral from 500 Fifth avenue at 2 pm Friday.
A feature on a physician offering free X-ray examinations ties in with claims of miraculous cures and rare healing gifts. The piece blends sensational language about magical powers with notes on medical testing and patient hope, concluding with clinic details in Rock Island Illinois.
A historic note describes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Infantum remedy as effective against bowel complaints in children. It is advertised as a trusted remedy, available for sale by all druggists, and widely used where its value is recognized.
An advertisement touts Kodol Digestive Enzymes as a cure for indigestion. It promises the stomach will reception and digest wholesome food, transforming it into healthy blood and strength. Sold by Harper House Pharmacy at the corner Seventh Avenue and Twenty seventh Street.
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