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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
2
Dr Horne claims a system of treatment restores health and strength to men and women. He criticizes ordinary care and general practitioners, promising deep insight into male dysfunctions and successful cures backed by a free personal examination for Stock Island residents.
In Davenport and Scott county context, a district court trial of Quing versus the CM and the 1 cent P Haffway company ends with the court granting a defense motion for verdict. Mary Nell Neil, aged 81, dies of paralysis at her daughter’s home after chronic bronchitis. A fire alarm reports a blaze near the alley south of Seoul street affecting the electric lines and transport. Upcoming marriage licenses are listed for several couples in Davenport. A noted legal matter follows about Antoine Liege and the probate of a will. High school commencement activities proceed with a curtailed, yet formal, program and student demonstrations.
An old advertisement extols Vinol as a cure for ulcers and blood impurities. It touts rebuilding the body, creating new blood, and restoring strength. E Brant of 21 Prescott testifies of ulcerated stomach relief after a bottle, claiming renewed health after months of pain and weakness.
Reports describe the state supervisers convention to be held in Davenport and list participants like B J Marnes of Logansport and Mixw Livele Miller. The Fleming home wedding at 416 West Seventh Street is noted with Rev Payette officiating. Also announced is a Twentieth Century club mask ball at Parner Fire and Opera House on Saturday night Felsti.
The Fortie Comedians, a 25 member company, open with To the Land of the Cajuns at the Illinois Theatre for a week starting Monday. Big production values include elaborate scenery and a largest street parade, with Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Faust among the noted works. Charles T. Wind of Chicago manages bookings and discusses Row Island delays affecting openings.
Moline residents plan weekend travel to California and relatives join from Rock Island for multiple weddings. Mrs Margaret Vierr and Mrs Julia Mille Duss attend church ceremonies, while Sr. Dee rank Myers and Miss Dora Robles are linked to event circles. Concert preparations and church resignations stir community interest ahead of February events.
Railways offer homeseekers tickets at one fare with additional round trip money for southern and northern routes with specific sale dates. Mardi Gras travel to New Orleans advertised with return validity. Local testimonials praise Mystic Cure for rheumatism and Ely Cream Balm for catarrh, with distributors listed in Rock Island and Davenport.
An old advertisement claims Cas carets Candy Cathartic repair digestion and liver functions while you sleep. It promotes genuine tablets not sold in bulk and directs readers to all druggists.
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