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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1901
Page
2
Readable fragments from The Argus reveal a mix of political barbs, crop commentary, naval retirements, racial tensions, and editorials. Notable items include Tillman versus McLaurin rhetoric, Lady Sorin’s pier construction, forecasted crop losses amid July heat, navy retirements and promotions, Beckham’s protest, and Vanderbilt wealth critiques prompting civic reflection.
The article portrays Mr. Johnson admitting administration blame for tunnel project issues. He claims ignorance of contract details but vows to investigate. He is praised for accountability and a proactive, manly approach to resolving city work problems.
A fragmented column blends a junkshop anecdote about old sewing machines traded in for new, noting how firms use such machines as trade tools rather than valuable items. The piece weaves in quips about deceptive practices, medical product ads, and probate notices from a historic Illinois paper, including public sale and administration notices.
Public notices from Rock Island Illinois detail a land parcel description in Henderson's Addition and afer, plus chancery cases. The document outlines land bounds in Rock Island County and lists legal actions, with dates in July and August, involving parties such as Mary Jane Murray, William Murray, and William McFarland, plus court dates for May September terms and notices of non-residence.
Notice records a July 23 1901 stockholders meeting in Rock Island Illinois where Consolidated Ice Company changes its name to Union Ice and Coal Company and increases capital stock from 10000 to 16000 dollars. Also notes court actions in Rock Island County Illinois including divorce and multiple chancery cases with notices of nonresidence and summonses against defendants.
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