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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1900

Page

2

Terms for political notices and ticket selections in Roem Island county

A garbled early 20th century notice outlines political ad rules and names a National State and County ticket. It mentions William J. Bryan and Stevenson, Elmer F Perry, James Todd, and others, plus a note on signatures and communications.

William J. Bryan Adlale Stevenson Amuel Alschuler Elmer F Perry James F. O'Donnell George J. Parsons Soedee Tet Mi James Todd Trumees Joseph Schwartz University of Cireuts J.& Larkin George McNabney

Roosevelt’s measure questioned by Swallow critics

Rev Dr Silas Swallow of Harrisburg counsels Atlantic City prohibitionists on Roosevelt’s supposed demagoguery. He argues Roosevelt offers only stubbornness and covetousness, resisting inferior honors today to gain larger ones later, while politics bosses steer future rewards.

Hoosevelt Silas Swallow Harrisburg Atlantic City Gov Roosevelt

Consistency of Principles Shapes Party Support

The speaker argues that voters align with parties based on applied principles across issues. People may switch on some topics, but if they extend their core beliefs to all questions, they tend to stay with the party. He notes past Republicans who backed silver yet resisted a broader party shift.

British Medical Institute Second Avenue E. Valentine Heaton

McKinley and Bryan Clash Over Philippine Policy

Debate centers on imperialism with President McKinley urging continued war to “civilize” Filipinos and William Jennings Bryan arguing for prioritizing American welfare. Bryan contends opposing imperialism serves 70,000,000 U.S. citizens, while McKinley’s lofty aims are questioned.

McKinley United States Bryan Beis

Preservation of our republic dominates the campaign

The argument frames the 19th century ideal of a democratic republic as essential, warning that abandoning core doctrines risks the world’s hope. It notes Spain’s postwar recovery, Argentina’s prosperity, and ongoing costs of American war in the Philippines while urging radical policy change to stop the blood and money waste.

Asia Spain New York Herald United States Philippines Incubus

No Independent Man and A Roaring Conductor Clash Over Fares

Fragmented excerpts describe a trolley confrontation over fare payment and conduct, a candid discussion of monopolies crushing small businesses, along with notes on Piccadilly origins and atmospheric ocean waves. The readable text mixes quotes, street scenes, and brief etymology without a clear single narrative.

Electric Bitters Restore Woman From Long Illness

Story extols Electric Bitters as a remedy for female diseases and general weakness. George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan testifies his wife recovered mobility after using two bottles, claiming quick relief from nervousness sleeplessness and headaches. Cure guaranteed. Only 50c. Sold by Hartz Ullemeyer.

George D. Williams Manchester Mich Hartz & Ullemeyer

August Flower advertised as top medicine in old ad claim

An old advertisement touts August Flower as the world’s best selling remedy for indigestion and biliousness. It asserts the remedy cleans the system, regulates liver function, and improves general condition with few doses, offering sample bottles at a local outlet.

Green T. H Thomas

Foley's Honey and Tar praised by Mrs. C E Dutton

Mrs C E Dutton of Danville Illinois reports that both her children suffered a hopping cough. A small bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar gave relief, enough to stop using more bottles and save a doctor's bill. The product is sold by all druggists.

Rock Island Rail Upgrades Push Westward Across Iowa

Rock Island Railway expands lines and tools for 60 car trains with new tracks east of Iowa City and Grinnell. A 450 foot bridge rises over Coon River at Booneville while gravel pits near Gowrie supply surfacing material. A Barlington bound passenger train narrowly avoids a trestle disaster when sun warped rails, forcing an emergency stop.

Rock Island Rock Island Road Iowa Iowa City Grinnell Grand Junction Iowa River Gowrie Hancock Coon River Booneville Colfax Oskaloosa Barlington Barstow Moline Mail

Dean's Ointment advertised for itching piles and eczema

A Rowing Rochester style notice extols Dean's Ointment with a testimonial from F A Scott, retired farmer, who says it relieved itching almost immediately after purchases at Marshall & Fisher's drug store. The ad includes price 40 cents and claims Milburn Company as sole US agents. Also features a Japanese art passage and a Waterloo era quote about Caithness.

F. A. Scott Fifth-and Marshall & Fisher's Dean's Milburn Company Buffalo N. Y United States

Bucklen’s Amica Saive and Foley cures advertised

Twenty nine front line officers praise Bucklen’s Amica Salve for scratches bruises cuts and wounds and skin issues with 25 cent boxes sold by Hartz Ullemeyer. Foley’s Honey and Tar reputedly cures coughs and incipient consumption while Foley’s Kidney Cure promises renewed strength by restoring kidney health, advertised widely.

Bucklen Hartz & Ullemeyer Foley Alluggists

Caabistron Rit A The Kind Bears

A garbled OCR item references a group or name Caabistron Rit A and mentions bears and a purchase or big nature. Readable fragments resemble a news item but lack clear actions, dates, or entities to specify. The text remains too fragmentary to confirm a coherent event or person.

Publication Notice in Rock Island County Court Case

State of Minnots in Rock Island County publishes notice for September term. Beynolds Hays administrator of William Hays deceased petitions to sell estate premises, part of section 36 township 16 north range 5 west, to pay debts. Defendants Joseph Hays Emery Hays William Hays Jr must appear by September 4 or face decree.

Minnots Rock Island County County Court Beynolds Hays Wiliam Hays Joseph Hays Witten & Hays Fonn County Court of Rock Island Emery Hays William Hays Piainty Rey Line Liam Hays Wli Illinois Ilinois Joseph Hass Emery’ Heys Willa Hays, Jr Rock Island Said County Tino Hrrsano Ch Srarue & Magsuait Soilelters George D Medi Baring Peen Coors Sted Kock Thomas J. Mevitt

Rock Island Circuit Court Chancery Notice

In Rock Island County a September term chancery case lists Patrick Buckley heirs and others against unknown owners in Spencer Case addition Rock Island. The suit demands nonresident defendants appear September 7 to plead the bill and a master sale follows in a separate foreclosure with Andrew Pearson estate parties named, both in Rock Island County Illinois.

Wlooss Rock Island County Ax Micall Morris Patrick Buckley Margaret T Buckley Anca Carson Benjamin Noel Kay John Huckley Mary Murphy Margaret Maroney Patrick Huckey Daniel Buckley James Buckley Catherice Buckley Rock Island Adams Street Orleans Street Catel Buckley Patric Buckley Joan Buckley Margaret Mar Kook Lisbelof Buckles James Bekey Patrick Buckler John Huckler Catherine Buckley William Buckley Bertha Fiher Annie Buckley Martin Buckley Warren Buckley Henry Muckley Charles’ Muckley A. J. Harris Anjamin McMay Spencer & Case Iund Beatuning Groker W. Gaupax Cuamer A. D Lilinois Rock Istana Mary J. Melvin George L. Melvin Channery Circuit Court of George Melvin Roce Ilinois County of Margaret A. Williams David F. Willams David E. Williams Circuit Court David Williams Rock Sand County David 1 Williams State of Milnais Ward Rock Rock Island Plow Company Adamith Arthur Smith Mae Hensler Hazel Hensler Thomas Moore George Moore Moore Reek Island Rock Teland Fitnals Chy Kock Ada Smith Arthur Smilth Mazel Mensler Rock Tsland Miinuis Chicago Rtock Island Illinois Gronuk W. Gamble Bald Henry Curtis Mint Adnan

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