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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
2
We don't need the money. Perhaps you do. We've got it to loan on everything. Also some great bar gains in unredeemed goods. Special bargain in 944 k diamond ring. Siegel's Loan office, 20 Twentieth street. Phone 633 brown.
If you are in need of dental work call us before going elsewhere. We claim to save you money with high quality materials and guaranteed fit. Prices listed include free cleaning, cement fillings, bone fillings, platinum tiling, silver fillings, gold crowns, and sets of teeth at various affordable rates. Permanent location noted.
A Davenport report lists a sudden death at Mt Pleasant state hospital of M Thurston aged 50, with funeral and cremation details. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Christopher Doonan aged 68 and injuries from a streetcar accident involving Minnie Dunker, plus incidents including a manager’s accident, transfers of railroad property, and new Cement company formation in Davenport.
The Illinois Central Railroad invites stockholders to the annual meeting in Chicago on Wednesday December 1 1904 at 12 o'clock. Free travel passes are offered to one accompanying person per stockholding registered, valid for four days after the meeting. Passes issued from 9 am to 3 pm in Chicago to copies of stock certificates.
Farmers express concern over a delayed corn crop due to cool, wet conditions. Even with late summer heat, pollination and development lag, leaving corn vulnerable to fall frost. Local growers expect continued dryness and warmth to salvage yields, fearing damage if September turns cool.
Thomas WHE Retr Moner endorses Mirena as a cure for dyspepsia and weight gain promising stomach relief and lasting health. He cites testimonials from well known people, claims 9x out of 100 cases improve weight balance, and offers a money back guarantee if not helped.
Consumers urged to buy DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from FE C De Witt & Co Chicago and sellers Harper House pharmacy and A J Reins Drug Store, warning that counterfeit products flood the market. The genuine product bears the De Witt name and is advertised as the best for cuts burns bruises boils eczema and piles.
The Moline public schools will start the fall term on August 3 with a holiday the following Monday. The high school faculty includes Principal Frederick Shumars and others. a long obituary lists staff changes. A series of local deaths and marriages follow, including Mr and Mrs Cox in Davenport.
Charles E Hodgson Fire Insurance Agency traces its roots to 1874 with services across the region. The firm lists affiliations with American Insurance and Continental firms, noting security standards and a presence in the Buford block.
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