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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1901
Page
2
The page fragment describes public notices and religious references with scattered terms. It mentions weekly rates and public communication standards, outlining requirements for publication and correspondence. The text is incomplete but indicates editorial or civic notices about procedures and expectations for submissions.
A tangled jumble cites a mix of names, places, and dates touching San Francisco Epworth event plans James Roblin match and trust announcements. It mentions Schley, Grant, Lincoln, war, Arctic expeditions, and a decapitation rumor about Mack Tanner with scattered references to German expansion, grain yields, and Dunnsa county farming.
Secretary Wilson indicates potential for a better corn crop than recent reports suggest while noting injuries in some areas. He cites Illinois investigations showing early corn faring better where soil organic matter and thorough cultivation are present, and poorer results where these conditions are lacking. Wilson will release bulletins on improved cultivation methods for free distribution to farmers.
The piece argues that the labor and capital conflict is uneven with capital forming vast combinations and powerful backers behind them, leaving labor with diminished strength as the steel strike continues.
The piece argues that trusts threaten workers and that strikes may fail if government and administration side with capital. It urges labor to use voting to back pro labor policies, warns against violence, and stresses lawful action and arbitration while supporting union rights and organized labor against private monopolies.
A Panama physician reports a sixteen year old girl with severe dysentery improved eight hours after taking Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. Within a week she was fully well. Also noted is debate on steel trust union tensions and a plug for an antiseptic powder to guard against similar dangers.
Dr H B Hettinger of Indianapolis testifies that Detchon's Mystic Cure for Rheumatism relieved severe rheumatic pain within four days, allowing walking without a cane after two bottles. He urges others to try it. Sold by Otto Grotjan in Rock Island and Gustave Behioget & Son in Davenport. Bardock Blood Hitters touted for stomach relief and digestion. Accidents on farms cited with cuts and bruises. Thomas' copy.
A chancery suit naming Adaerain marbe and others is opened in Huckinland County. The Court orders a summons and demurrer response by the defendants by the first Monday after the third Sunday in September. The complaint seeks relief and costs, with the beak shown as the court directs.
Frank Hochlinger administrator notifies creditors and claimants to appear in Rockstead County Court to settle debts owed to the estate. Creditors must present claims or arrange immediate payment by July 24, 1900, in the October term at Rockstead.
Wanted to Rent a House in East Harlem area. Advertises rental in any amount and any accuracy. Claims W. E Coyne offers avales and rout.
Special Master in Chancery announces a sale of land in Rock Island County Illinois to satisfy a Decree. Details describe parcels in the city of Rock Island and near Colombia Park with July date and names Jackson Curtis and Hiner as solicitors.
Notice to stockholders of nonsolidated company of Illinois origin in Rock Island. Meeting held in July 1001 to alter corporate name and object and increase capital to fifteen thousand dollars from twenty thousand. Adjourned meeting confirmed changes and authorized filings with the Secretary of State and Recorder. Omitted unclear dates and places due to OCR.
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