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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1900

Page

2

New Year Hopes and Imperialism Debate Dominate The Era

A December 26 Rock Island piece reflects on the nearing 20th century, predicts misgivings about Lord Kitchener in Africa, McKinley’s re election, and a shift toward repudiation of his policies. It also notes Pike county's bonded debt payoff, an imperialism stance by attorney Genat Guines, and Congress member Marsh defending public building authorizations as economic, patriotic projects.

Gernat Guines Supreme Court Congress BrFoxe Washington Marsh

NEWSPAPER MEN S PASSES

A journalist discusses the free pass issue in a thoughtful column, examining its ethics and impact within the field. The piece argues for scrutiny of access rights and accountability among writers, editors, and outlets.

Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil The Life Helper

Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil is praised as vital for appetite and health for men women and children. It claims to restore appetite lift burdensome food and restore flesh. It is pitched as the food that makes you forget your stomach and a sample offer is extended by mail to try Scott Browne New York.

Scott Scott Browne Foley Tri-Cities Foxer & Co Chicago

Newspaper men and the misbeliefs about passes

The author argues that journalists face widespread myths that they live on free passes and tickets. He notes reporters often pay their own way and only receive passes through earned merit, urging correction of public impressions about the so called pass culture.

Ship subsidy attack frames subsidy graft with renewed zeal

The piece denounces the ship subsidy push as a graft backed by the Philadelphia Inquirer and the International Navigation Company. It argues the proposed $9 million annual aid for 30 years is misrepresented as popular, notes foreign shipping reliance harms U S industry, and claims McKinley’s reelection does not validate the policy. It casts the GOP as sponsor of numerous hidden sins beyond the subsidy debate.

Philadelphia Inquirer International Navigation Company Republican Party Congress Senate Chicago Journal McKinley

County Temple Transfers List Dec 22 Rock Island Ledger

Transfers record in Rock Island listing Anna Mary Geier to Rosa Dorn and others with parcel details and values, detailing several property transfers and prices including lots in Rock Island and LeClaire reserve. Also notes public notices of Wells and Newton properties. Ends with medical ad and a humorous Kipling anecdote.

Anna Mary Geier Rosa J. Dorn J. W. Spencer Rock Island Almon A. Niles Joseph D. Geisler Rosa W. Gould D. W. Hunt LeClaire Charles Smith John O'Brien Village of Carbon Clff Eli Mosenfelder Louis Kohn Louis Weckel Spencer & Case's S. K. Wells Barbara A. Wells

Free medical care offered by British doctors in city

A permanent branch of the British Medical Institute at 1700 Third Avenue offers three months of free medical services for all invalids who call before January 10. The program includes consultations, examinations, advice, and minor surgeries, with no charges during the period. Also notes warnings about Foley substitutes and lists several advertised cures and products with local distributors.

C. T. Chisholm Dearborn Avenue Chicago Chamberlain Third Avenue British Medical Institute Third Lavenue R. J. Nate

Chancery notice in Rock Island County Illinois

In chancery Charles Irvin residence unknown. complainant files against him in Rock Island County Circuit Court with summons to appear January 7, 1901. If unpleaded, decree by default. Also notice of sale of real estate of Charles A. Rose deceased at Rock Island Court House December 1900. Describes one third undivided interest in lots 1 2 3 block 1 Spencer and Case’s addition Stephenson to Rock Island.

Union Rock Island County Circuit Court Irene Charles Irvin Charles Irvin Hock Island el Circuit Cours I Island Rock Island Bill Guoncew Seanie & Marshall Wore Charles A. Rose A. D Hook Island Charlies A. Rose Spencer Case Stephenson Tit Ells M. Boss Charles A. Tome State of Illinois Iss Moline and Peoria Railway Company Ira Wells Nelson Wells Elmer Wells May Wells Dempsey Wells Elsie Wells Joseph Hummer Rachel Hummer Bessie Hummer Carrie Hummer Bird Hummer Elizabeth M. Bailey Rosalia Anderson Laura A. Adams Silvia O. Johnson Addie J. Smith Nelie G. Smith Anna A. Cox Ilinois Petiton Henry B. Husparp Weeney & Walker Charles W. Negus Rock ateLe Abe Rock County Orm

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