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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement extols Beecham's Pills as the cure for ailments and weaknesses exclusive to women. It claims time and trial prove its superiority, preventing distress, anxiety, and fatal diseases like consumption, and asserts millions rely on it for perfect health.
Beecham's Pills claim to strengthen and invigorate the nervous system purify the blood and lay the foundation of health and strength for women of middle age. Full directions are said to be in the pamphlet wrapped around each box.
Mrs Helena Blau of Milwaukee writes of Wine of Cardus lifting her from suffering and restoring health for women of all classes. She shares her experience as one of many cured by the tonic.
A descriptive book of Old Virginia homes and farm lands in the Sunny South will be mailed free to any address on application to the undersigned. On the first and third Tuesday of each month the...
A Davenport high school boys team defeated Wilton college 36 to 13 before over seventy five spectators last night at the Armory. Other items note a Perth inquest verdict clearing Joseph Lehre of blame in Mrs Porth death, and Casper Lehrebler’s death at his Davenport home after a long illness. Funeral set for Monday at St Mary’s.
Johnny Drummer recalls riding the California Limited and California dream of travel from a Prairie Junction siding. He contrasts modern palaces with hard journeys of 49 era and vows to someday reach California via Santa Fe in luxury. He notes plush cars, dining service, and comfortable sleeping berths.
Travel advertisements outline low fare round trip tickets to Oklahoma Indian territory Texas and New Mexico at 13 18 for the round trip with depots during holiday dates December 24 25 31 and January 1. Additional offers include 200 mile radius round trips from Rock Island at one fare and one third with final return by January 4. An illness notice touts Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with a Beall Mississippi testimonial of cure after four bottles. price 50 cents and 1 and trial bottles free.
Digestive tonics claim to digest all foods and strengthen stomach and bowel organs. The ad touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as rebuilding tissues and improving digestion, with West Virginia Governor G W Atkinson praising its effectiveness. Also notes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues sold by druggists.
Miss Sadie Faulks and Martin Jack married Thursday evening at 1524 tenteenth avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Benson with Rev. C. E. Hoffsten officiating. The ceremony followed by a wedding supper and plans to house on Third street and Fifth avenue. Also notes a disorderly conduct case against Rob Lafferty, prison and public school Christmas vacation in Moline, and Local O. W. encampment officer elections with installation planned in January.
A string of short witty exchanges and quips from various papers. The jokes include remarks about nature versus art and comedic dialogue about love and flying machines, ending with a practical joke about an electrician’s order and a punch line. The overall tone is light and facetious.
Dayton Ohio notices Mary Simpson reports relief using Rocky Mountain Tea for a fussy baby. Advertisement in the San Francisco Examiner cites a 35 cent price from T H Thomas Pharmacy. The excerpt includes a rural quip about smiting a lad and a woman’s plea, typical of printed catalog style.
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