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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
2
A readable fragment notes ice treats drawing crowds at a town fair. Vendors report brisk sales and visitors praise cold refreshments amid warm weather. Officials warn of crowded spaces and advise care to prevent accidents during the event.
Math and Brautigam go to 1716-1714 Second Ave seeking a contact at phone 1156 in a brief city listing.
The Square of Betis known as the Place de la Concorde hosts the Tuilleries and the Champs Elysees along the Seine. At its center stands the 74 foot Luxeon obelisk, a red Egyptian granite monolith once at Thebes and gifted to France by Mohammed Ali. Its relocation in 1861 cost about 480,000 and 500 workers, with the site linked to the French Revolution and imperial era.
Twenty nine officers and men write from the front praising Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds sore feet stiff joints burns skin eruptions and piles. Sold by Hartz Ullemeyer druggists at 25 cents a box. Reputed as the greatest skin specialist in America with formats for Banner Salve. For sale by all druggists.
Archibald R. Colquhoun explains how Chinese guilds and secret societies emerged from local needs for protection and social relief. He traces the Boxers as 1 Ho Chuan from Shangtu, noting its religious origins, anti foreign drift, and Empress Dowager's precaracy. The piece links Boxers to broader upheavals and warns of possible Yangtze and British sphere consequences.
The Chicago Fest discussion suggests the American army mule may closely follow the flag, illustrating a wartime loyalty theme. The brief remarks imply disciplined obedience and symbolic bearing of the flag in military tradition.
A midwestern home guidance piece by Lida Ames Willis promotes varied, well arranged breakfasts to boost appetite and mood. It stresses prompt preparation, careful selection of materials, and avoiding excessive dishes while offering menus and weekly meal ideas with eggs, fish, veal, and seasonal produce.
Friday and Saturday menus feature Wheatena with Fruit and Cream Codfish Cakes Poached Eggs tomato salad and Butter Cakes. Saturday includes Braised Veal items and Vegetable Soup with Veal Cutlets plus desserts. Recipes cover Potato Roses Peach Gateau Smothered Chicken Junket with Whipped Cream Beefsteak Spanish Style and Peach and Nut Salad. Includes anecdote on rattlesnake venom and a kidney cure testimonial.
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