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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1900
Page
2
Daily and weekly rates listed for The Argus. Political correspondence from every town in Rock Island County is invited. The notice emphasizes terms and subscription details for readers and contributors.
The item lists ATIC nominations National Ticket William J Bryan Ada Steven son and State and county tickets with many names. It notes editorials on China Korea and Chinese descendants and comments on President McKinley era policies and the 1898 political climate.
The Chicago Times-Herald commentary from yesterday argues against any Chinese policy concession, noting officials reportedly preparing a harsh reprisal program as potential cinematic fallout and urging careful scrutiny of the administration’s stance. The piece frames the no-slice position as a mirror to future policy shifts.
The piece argues Secretary Hay rejects territorial aggrandizement, condemns slices of China, and favors preserving Chinese territorial integrity. It cites Hay's note to ministers abroad and contrasts the administration’s stance with Cuba policy, stressing U.S. restraint and duty toward Porto Rico.
A little girl named Ethel returns turkey plates multiple times before confessing she is Sammor'n full. Uncle John notes her mood as the family shares a quiet, humorous moment during Christmas dinner.
A jumbled OCR snippet features a Sunday school joke about Adam and Eve, rail tour advertising to Niagara and Muskoka, a Banner Salve claim, Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething, Foley’s Kidney Cure promo, and a math pun about sums and divorce.
An old advertisement extols Rock Island endorsements for Dosa’s Kidney Pills with Conrad Schneider praising relief of back pain and kidney symptoms. It notes price 50 cents and Foster-Milburn Co as U S agents. The piece also touts Green's August Flower as a universal stomach remedy with free samples at T H Thomas’, reflecting period medical marketing.
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana testifies his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint and was bedbound for six weeks with eight doctors. after Mystic Cure for Rheumatism she improved in three days and could walk. Available from Otto Grotjan Rock Island Gust Schlegel & Son Davenport. Also notes Foley's Kidney Care for women with suspected kidney issues.
A closing out sale is planned as the store vacates the premises on August 1 to make way for a new tenant. The event signals the transition and the upcoming occupancy shift for the location.
Fragmentary notice lists an address 1624 Fourth Avenue and a property description Near Seventeenth Street and Twenty Fifth Street. Mentions Shiga Sare Room Bee on aid-a-half avenue with Signth Street Modern. No clear event or outcome.
In chancery in Rock Island County Circuit Court a notice announces a pending case involving George Moore and his wife and unknown owners of part of lot seven in Book four. The defendants include A S Smith Arthur Stith Hazel Heavier Thomas Moore and others. The court clerk notes appearance on a specified date.
The British Doctors at 1002 Second Avenue establish a permanent branch of the British Medical Institute and provide free services for three months to all invalids who call before August 1. Consultations examinations minor surgeries and guaranteed cures are promised, with Dr. E. Valentine Heaton in charge. Office hours are 9 am to 5 pm, closed Sundays.
A notice invites all city ladies to visit 2121 Fourth Avenue to learn garment cutting and fitting at the Diamond Garment Cutter school. Space is limited and enrollment is on a first come, first served basis as managers urge action for practical education.
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