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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
2
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The ad promotes affordable dental services with high quality materials and a guarantee. It advertises silver and gold fillings and gold crowns, offering a thin elastic plate denture that fits in all cases. Permanent location is 1607 Second Ave, Rock Island, over Boeldel's Drug Store.
Robert Munter, 78, longtime Davenport resident from Scotland, died suddenly Thursday near his home. Coroner takes charge. no near relatives known. Also notes multiple local court filings and obituaries of Lemuel Parkhurst, Lemuel Parkhurst, and Mary Walsh.
A man recalls an acquaintance in a buggy factory who offered insider access and discounts. He describes years of favors and a proposed purchase of a top buggy at a cut price, with a $25 reduction promised but the final deal never completed. The tale hints at official influence and trust between friends.
The narrator recalls negotiating with a factory traveling rep who offered a bargain to buy a buggy for $40 after visiting the depot. He praises friendship but notes the vendor’s sales pitch and the tense scene surrounding theft at a Rock Island store and hotel.
The Linda State Grange, meeting in Springfield, endorses the initiative and referendum principle requiring major laws to be approved by voters. The text also discusses a proposed parcels post reform and calls on Congress to enact practical postal laws benefiting millions of citizens.
The Woman's club of Moline held its third regular meeting at the Unitarian church at 2. The event included a lecture and demonstration on hygienic housekeeping by Mrs. Kate M Gleason, instructor of domestic science in the public schools. The board approved new members, bringing total to about 230.
Last minute travel note markets round trip homeseekers tickets to Oklahoma Indian Territory and northern points at 18 round trip. Depot or city office on Second Avenue provides full information. Also An assignee's notice from Rock Island Furniture Company of Rock Island Illinois states claims must be presented within three months and debts should be paid to Central Trust and Savings Bank as assignee.
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