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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1902
Page
2
The document describes a foreclosure sale in chancery court concerning property in a county court, with parcel boundaries described along Smith Street and adjacent blocks. It notes a sale action in legal terms, listing the involved parties and directions for the property sale process.
Reentria's Notice announces claims against an accused sieve and requests all interested persons to appear. The dated notice asks attendees to make immediate payment at the court in Baguha Goriswass on January 4 for the frarjone of having the same ad.
An advertisement asserts chronic sores and ulcers stem from impure blood and a sluggish system. It praises S.S.D. as a cure that purifies blood, relieves drainage, nourishes the body, and heals sores by reaching deep infections rather than just local applications. It mentions dubious long-term danger if untreated.
An advertisement touts Dr Walsh as the leading specialist for chronic nervous and private diseases. It claims a unique X ray machine and 21 plate system cure many ailments in one to three treatments. The piece boasts long Davenport experience and warns against many other self styled experts.
The Davenport water company met and voted to proceed with a feeding enterprise and finance details, including funds for pump station installations. Marriage licenses issued include L Weethman and Mary Geurink, plus Lizzie Doolin and others. A death in Keokuk, an ongoing divorce case, and an operation at St Luke’s Hospital are noted. A fire caused $100,000 damage with $15,000 insured by J P Donahoe. plant capacity limits affect orders ahead.
The Elbery Royal Talk band led by Sig. Creatore performed at Mayd's Theatre in Omaha to a mixed turnout. Early skepticism faded as the audience warmed to the music, with a strong ovation at the close of the first number and continued appreciation throughout the program.
A garbled section lists numerous county property deeds and transfers by metes and bounds in Rock Island area towns including Rock Island and Moline. Names such as Hurst Leverich Dray and Wolfer appear with dollar values from about 815 to 2500.
A reader testimonial claims Electric Bitters cure backache headache sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness, with Mrs Phebe Cherley of Peters on Jan reporting kidney trouble and a lame back healed after using the remedy. The note touts improved health and housework ability at age 73, sold for 50 cents at Hartz Ullemeyer’s drug store.
A Moline meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution appoints alternates for a national convention. Proclamations affect children’s play areas, school fumigation, and staff changes at Washington and public schools. Obituary notes for Mrs Merrill and relatives close the item.
The C B Q Railway offers on sale January 21 February 4 and February 18 manhipers tickets at one fare plus 200 for the round trip valid twenty one days for main southern western and northern points. Burlington sale dates February 3 to 9 and February 10 for New Orleans Mardi Gras travel at 27 20 dollars non refundable return by February 15. Dr Kings New Life Pills promoted as a safe laxative cure for constipation and headache 25 cents at Hartz Ullemers.
An old advertisement extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as unequalled for burns, bruises, and cuts with claims of drawing out soreness and speeding healing. It warns against counterfeits and cites a testimonial from J Mack about eczema cure. Also promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and Foley’s Honey and Tar for lung and chest relief.
A columnist muses that attention to daily bowel movements could prevent many life ills. The remark notes that neglect of regular motion, alongside social and business affairs, contributes to bodily distress and health issues.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as relief for many children's ailments from colds to serious hip disease. It claims harmless nature, easy stomach tolerance, rapid improvement, pleasant taste, and suitability for delicate youngsters with small daily doses.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a gin trade on Fear street and addresses in New York. The readable items point to a business listing for SCULL & BOWNE at 4oj Fear Street in Manhattan. No clear date or person names are established in the text.
The text extols quality in fuel, claiming high quality ensures efficient combustion and minimal dirt. It emphasizes the product’s value to customers and the staff’s care in handling both hard and soft materials, noting the noticeable impact of quality on performance and perception.
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