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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1900

Page

2

Sale rats at Westy 8s 1 4 Beyond Avénue

The article, printed in The Argus, notes a sale event at Westy near Beyond Avenue in Rock Island. It includes advertising terms of 0 cents per week and 1.00 per annum in advance, with signatures solicited from towns and island county.

Sale Rats Westy Avénue Rock Island Getivicus Islan Commercial House Barber Stop Enos Fourth Avenue Lorraine Inquire Bri St Donaldson's Sew Factory

National Ticket and State Campaign Dissent Fueled by McKinley Plot

The piece surveys national politics with William J. Bryan and James F. O'Donnell entwined in state and party line debates. It questions Republican fidelity to Hanna, mocks McKinley supporters, and notes talk of a Nome telegraph aid scheme while lampooning imperialism fears and Hay’s slim vice presidency prospects.

William J. Bryan James F.o'donnell George B. Parsons M. F. Dunlap James Todd Bee Schwartz University of Harl A Kenworthy Andrew C. Dow J. E Larkin George F. McNabney McKinley John Hay

Letter from Hop. Carl Schurz backs Bryan for president

Carl Schurz writes from Hearst's Chicago American declaring support for Bryan. German Americans once McKinley allies hesitate over the currency issue but favor Bryan on other policies, hoping Schurz's influence will sway independent voters across states. Schurz is portrayed as independent and frank.

Carl Schurz Hop Hearst Chicago Mr. Schurz Union Schurz Hanna

Uniform orders issued by parties prompt questions

The Republican National Committee has ordered 20,000 Rough Rider uniforms for use in Minnesota, while the Republican State Committee has ordered 10,000 white uniforms for use by the Yates unit. The payments indicate official support from party committees.

Republican National Committee Republican State Committee

Rebuke political use of the Rough Riders name and uniform

The writer objects to dressing a marcher in a free uniform to parade to t Gfes drum music. It calls the act an insult to the real Rough Riders and urges Republicans in Illinois to abandon the ploy. It insists the name and uniform be kept out of politics to prevent future performances.

America Illinois Rough Riders

Diplomatic Librarian Chooses Integrity Over Patronage

A Boston librarian, Mr Putnam, refused a ward leader's push for a hire by personally guiding him through the Public Library. After a full tour and explanation of duties, the politician chose not to pursue the candidate, and the blank was never submitted. The ward leader remained a warm admirer of Putnam.

Putnam Boston Mr. Putnam Collier’s Weekly

How to Like Wagner the Wagnerite Way

A condensed guide from the London Mail advising newcomers to begin with Tannhauser and Lohengrin, progress to Tristan und Isolde, then pursue the Ring cycle, and even consider Bayreuth. It stresses drama over music and recommends using the words book to follow German libretti for full impact.

Batreuth Wagner Vaachkner London Mail

Post Office Letters and Yellow Sickness Tale

A fragment lists names for a postal letter notice and reports of M A Hogarty from Lexington showing a yellow jaundice illness. It notes treatment by doctors, then Electric Bitters praised for stomach liver and kidney relief. Lawson Elvidge claims asthma cure with Foley’s and Tar. Ends with a drugstore sales note.

M. A. Hogarty Lexington Harts & Altmeyer Lawson Elvidge Barrington Ill Foley

Ironclad Fever and Ventilation in Civil War Ships

Cassier's Magazine notes that in the Monitor versus Merrimac era a lack of air in turrets caused a peculiar disease called ironclad fever. Initial typhus like symptoms progressed to severe occipital pain aphonia coma and death. Rotary steam blower ventilation solved the problem and made ventilated ironclads among the salubrious vessels afloat.

Monitor Merrimac Cassier's Magazine

Shooting in Scotland Immense Annual Expenditure Detailed

The article estimates Scotland’s shooting spend as vast, noting Perthshire hosts 465 shootings with most let to tenants yielding about £150,000 yearly. It illustrates wage labor by indicating in deer forests and large shoots, crews of 4 to 6 permanent staff plus seasonal workers, and a forest where 3 foresters, 3 gillies, and 3 pony men operate daily.

Scotland Perthshire Chambers’ Journal

Great Rock Island endorsement defeats duplications

A public statement from Rock Island residents attests to a remarkable local endorsement. Albert Littig of 1300 Fifth Avenue credits Dean's Kidney Pills for rapid relief from back soreness after work. Other testimonials claim cures for inflammatory rheumatism and teething issues, with various drugstores listed as sellers.

Rock Island Albert Littig 1300 Fifth Avenue Dean Marshall & Fisher's Foster-Milburn Company Buffalo N. Y United States Dean’s

Free three month doctoring offer by British Medical Institute

A branch of the British Medical Institute at 1003 Second Avenue offers three months of free services to all invalids who call before August 1. Included are consultations examinations minor surgeries and treatment for male and female weakness catarrh deafness rupture goitre cancer varicocele and rectal diseases. Dr Valentine Heaton leads the program with hours 9 am to 8 pm. Sundays closed.

Second Avenue British Medical Institute Valentine Heaton

Special invitation for ladies to join Diamond Garment Cutter school

An invitation invites every city lady to visit 2121 Fourth Avenue to inspect the Diamond Garment Cutter school. Managers warn only a few more students can be admitted, first come first served, urging practical education in cutting and fitting garments.

Fourth Avenue Galesburg Ill Marcerer McAutey Moline Axel C. Peterson Ward Brothers Rock Island

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