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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
2
An advertisement touts a health specialist offering cures for nervous debility sleeplessness and other chronic conditions. It claims rapid results in one to three treatments and invites visits with hours listed, asserting long experience and many cures while criticizing other doctors.
The German English specialists outline cures for alcoholism using the Chloride of Gold method with over fifty cases showing results. They claim successful, painless treatment for varicocele and nervous debility, offering consultations at 205 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa, with phone number provided.
Werk Cheek and Bryson with Auditor darchow selected grand jurors for 1002. A girl, Rilla Milla, saved her stepmother from a 30 day sentence suspended for good behavior. School term breaks planned. teachers granted pay petitions. holiday on December 30 and 31. Mine Grave Cooper resigns as secretary of the Tawi TDumane society. succession uncertain. Captain H K Bly returns to Lowi stations to assume command after Philips pine service with the 26th Infantry.
An advertisement extols Vinol as a non patent liver based tonic that builds strong red blood and alleviates weakness. It claims no harmful ingredients, compares favorably to Liver oil, and cites reader letters including James Axpinson of Mansfield Ohio praising its results.
Public chancery notice filed in a Illinois Circuit Court January term stating a bill of complaint by the complainant against the defendants. It names executors guardians and several individuals, with returnable dates in January and venue in Mock Inland.
Recruits for the regular army at five stations Davenport Ottumwa Sioux City Des Moines and Burrington have been under Captain W Beott for a month before requesting relief Captain Ely a brother of N D Ely of Davenport has visited here frequently Mary O Dea widow of Michael O Dea died yesterday in Davenport at 1428 Marquette street aged 73 pneumonia funeral set for 4 o'clock Saturday at Holy Family and burial in St Marys cemetery Several other notices include a divorce granted to a clerk becoming deputy to Assessor Joppa a plan to join the Davenport slaughtering and packing firm and a hospital report on a man assaulted in Marquette street with memory loss and a street woman recovering from a self inflicted wound.
Gen Robert J Dyrenforth commander in chief of the pro Veterans union files for divorce from Jenny Dyrenforth in the district supreme court alleging cruelty and neglect. He claims her conduct included absences intoxication and violent outbursts. they married in Chicago in 1867 and later moved to Mount Pleasant where marital strain worsened with financial demands and estrangement.
The Western Surgical and Gynecological Association adjourned after a two day session in Chicago. New officers include President Dr J E Moore, First Vice President Dr J R Hollowbush, Second Vice President Dr W W Denver, and Treasurer Dr George im veto. Also mentions upcoming meeting in St Joseph Missouri December 29 and 30. DeWitts Little Early Risers advertised as liver stimulant.
During a long illness I was troubled with bed sores, tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel.
Local items report church organizers urging popular control of saloons, veterans muster at Masonic hall, theater and party invitations, and a booming construction year. Debating society forms at high school. Miss Jennie Crop wedding notices and Ada Hallison engagement lead social pages. Fire and street accidents, factory employment optimism, and city improvements outlined with church expenses nearing 40 thousand dollars.
Fragmentary text notes two cuts on the left leg and injuries on the right leg and hip. The phrase Mr. Weasel attracted him appears, but the context and full sequence of events remain unreadable.
An advertisement urges readers to prioritize sleep and avoid sleepless nights. It promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy described as sweet soothing and refreshing to restore nervous energy and vitality, urging immediate purchase.
A garbled OCR passage lists train destinations and times including Denver Omaha Peoria and Cincinnati style routes. scattered times like 11 39 pm 6 00 pm and 2 16 relate to departures from various depots. The text is unreadable in parts but indicates a dated rail schedule with multiple lines and owners noted.
The Circuit Court of Rock Island County issues notices in two chancery cases. Nonresident defendants Joba Williams and Anna Williams must answer the complaint by the next January term, with proceedings set for the Circuit Court in Rock Island. George L Melvin is likewise notified to appear for his chancery case by the first Monday in January.
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