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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
2
A fragment from a Rock Island notice outlines second class mail status and rates for a publication edited by J. W. Pottie. It mandates real-name correspondence for political or argumentative items and invites input from every township in the area.
The piece defends keeping American policy independent from British influence amid debates over the Hay Pauncefote treaty. It praises the U S Senate for voting in America's interests, warns that ratification would surrender American principles, and argues for American sovereignty in foreign policy despite calls for closer Anglo American ties.
The Philadelphia Record argues for US sovereignty with a policy change in Madrid pressed by Filipinos. It says islanders object to imperial policy not the US itself and calls on Congress to grant Philippine citizens full rights to end the conflict.
The piece notes Boers pausing to mock the British while detaching several infantry companies. It also references penny production at the Philadelphia mint, a ship subsidy debate implying veto power, and remarks on Hay launcheforte treaty priorities and McKinley era duties. It mentions merchants benefiting from advertising, rural delivery history, and a San Francisco Hancock transport cargo of deaf American soldiers.
A health advisory warns about malnutrition and insufficient intake of essential fats. It emphasizes the need to improve appetite and dietary balance, suggesting medical guidance for those who feel unwell or undernourished.
Rail lines announce round trip sale options during Christmas and New Year holidays. Key routes include RL and P lines with 1 1/3 fare within 200 miles and 1482 fares to southern regions. Rock Island and Peoria and D N W offer similar holiday returns. Agents list city offices for details.
Detroit based publication highlights a bountiful Christmas issue with over 100 illustrations and numerous feature articles for boys. It includes serialized tales, boy reporter letters, guidance pieces, and a large section on boys’ activities, money sense, and hobbies. An English Christmas poem Ave Jesu is added with musical setting by T. Tertius Noble. price $1 a year.
An ad for the British Medical Institute at 1700 Third Avenue announces free three month services for all invalids who call before Jan 10. It promises consultations, examinations, minor surgeries, and a guaranteed cure where possible, with no charges during the period. Includes testimonials and various medical product promotions.
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