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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
2
The Argus notes its office at 1504 Second Avenue Rock Island and states postal rates, publication policies, and rules for political or religious correspondence requiring real names. It invites correspondence from every township in Rock Island County and specifies the address and matter classification.
A fragmentary column reviews political temper and fiscal strains as debates over tax, debt, and treaties unfold. It notes changes in naval yard naming, labor federation ambitions, and cabinet power dynamics, with brief references to Champaign University funding and the Kruger crisis as the Boer forces press on abroad.
Electoral delegates gathered in their capitals to cast votes for the nation’s leaders. Reports from Washington indicate Able’s electoral vote arrived first, with Alabama and Mississippi noted among early returns. More results are awaited, expected to arrive by mail and messenger in the coming weeks.
An advertisement extols babies as universally nice and lovable with plump or thin bodies seen as natural variations. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as correcting perceived parental concerns and pressed aims at health. The copy targets mothers, praising infant innocence and universal fondness for children.
A long-winded critique links the presidential reelection to imperialism and subsidy favors for merchants. Illinois State Grange at Peoria condemns the ship subsidy as special legislation benefiting wealthy capitalists, urging Congress to oppose it. The piece notes farmer protests and hints at political fallout as votes reaffirm the policy direction. Local notes cover residents’ comings and goings, and community happenings in Rock Island Milan and surrounding areas.
The British Medical Institute presents a three month free service at 1700 Third Avenue offering consultation examination and minor surgeries for all invalids who call before January 10. Dr J Nate leads the staff with hours from 9 am to 8 pm and home treatment by mail is available.
A damaged OCR note references a November venue and a December sale in Roche County Court, with a decree and court costs. It mentions a court sale by public auction of property to satisfy a judgment, listing names and dates in an old legal notice style.
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