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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1914
Page
2
A Belgians’ group sought to parade a band for St Cecilia’s Day but city commissioners, led by Archie Hart, ruled the demonstration unwise amid European hostilities. They feared public disorder on Saturday night with tavern crowds and intoxication. The leader asserted goodwill with Germans but was unable to sway the council.
A historical advertisement touts Amolox as a universal cure for eczema tetter psoriasis ringworm acne and other skin eruptions. It claims instant itching relief and suggests a doctor endorses it while Herman O Holfs and dealers offer a money back guarantee. Trial size priced at 50 cents.
Sealed proposals will be received at the city clerk's office in Rock Island for furnishing an automatic police alarm system with a four circuit panel, punch register, battery, plant, and about forty seven police boxes. Bids due December 12, 1914, at 2 p m. City funds are set aside.
A testimonial from Charles J. Sheldon of McGraw New York describes severe back pain and kidney distress before trying Swamp Root. He reports strong improvement and recommends it to others, noting a 1909 oath before a justice of the peace and an offer for a sample bottle with 10 cents. The ad notes sizes and drug store availability.
Aledo scenes include visits by Mrs. F H Hibbard of Lincoln and relatives, plus moonlit trips by Mrs. A B Cole to New Windsor. William and Vashti College football news features standout George Clark of Carthage, now a unanimous all conference quarterback at Illinois. The community heard a Sunday Methodist service, with the local high school teams in attendance and a 20 to 7 win by William and Vashti over Hedding College.
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