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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1900

Page

2

Political party names and a scattered op-ed column

A fragment lists Democratic ticket names including William J Bryan and Adlai Stevenson with state and county officers. The piece cites figures on Smiths and mocks cipher usage, mentions Roosevelt, the New York World, tax remarks, and Mark Hanna’s anti imperialist push with a planned August 14 Indianapolis convention to split the anti imperialist vote.

William J. Bryan Adlai E. Stevenson Samuel Alschuler Elmer E Perry O'Donnell Parsons M. F. Dunlap James Todd Joseph Eae Julea Mark Hanna National Thomas McKinley Osborn New York McKinley Indianapolis

Warning Warnings Fail China Crisis Foretold Months Ago

Early warnings warned of a spring insurrection across China from the Yellow River to the coast, aiming to drive foreigners from Pekin and Tien Tsin. A Pekin cor respondent described a secret plan to crush foreigners and reclaim leased territories, noting widespread knowledge among Chinese elites and mockery from those allied with foreigners. The text laments officials’ sleep amid mutinous danger and links it to a broader era of assassinations and violent upheavals in early twentieth century history.

North China Id China Yellow River Pekin Tien Tsin North China Herald

Notable Assassination Attempts Across Leaders and Eras

A compiled list chronicles assassination attempts and deaths of prominent figures from 1812 to 1900, naming regents, presidents, emperors, and monarchs including Andrew Jackson, Louis Philippe, Napoleon II, Abraham Lincoln, Alexander II, Garfield, Carnot, Canovas del Castillo, and Elizabeth of Austria Hungary. The text adds a testimonial fragment about Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption, claiming cures and offering trial bottles.

Isled Bellingham Andrew Jackson United States Louis Philippe France Aliband Meunier Carmel Lecomte Henry Frederike Ey Iv Prussia Ferdinand Charles mL Duke of Parma Isabella Tl Spain la Riva Merino Raymond Feuntes Napoleon II Pianari Bellemerre Arsini Daniel Prince of Montenegro Abraham Lincoln Ford's Theatre Washington John Wilkes Bsoth Michael Servia Prim George Dirboy Paris Richard Earl of May India Shire Ali Andman Islands Prince Bismarck Blind Kallman Abdal Azis Turkey Hussein Avni Hasean William L Prussian Germany Oscar Becker Hodel Dr. Nobiling Mehemet Ali Pasha Humbert L Italy John Passananti Lord Lytton Buna Alfonso XII J. O. Moncasi Francisco Otero Gonzalez Alexander II Russia Karakozov St. Petersburg Berezowski Alexander Solovieff Ter Palace James A. Garfield Charles Jules Guiteau D. C Marie Francois Sadi Carnot Lyons Cesare Santo Stanislars Stambuloff Bulgaria Canovas del Castillo Santa Agueda Galli Elizabeth Austria-Hungary Luigi Loschini Hnambert Monza

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism boosts Lebanon wife

testimony from Onte Morton L Hill of Lebanon Indiana claims his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism for six weeks with eight doctors and no relief until using Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. He says relief was immediate and she could walk in three days, and credits the remedy with saving her life. Sold by Otto Grotjan Rock Island and Gust Schlegel Son Davenport. Additional notes mention bronchial trouble and Grain-O coffee endorsement from readers and doctors.

Morton L. Hill Lebanon Ind Otto Grotjan Second Avenue Rock Island Gust Sc

Taffy Pull in Camp on Vandruf's Island

A Jolly Four taffy pull at Vandruf's Island on July 30 drew about one hundred attendees including Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Beardsley. The event featured a cake walk, dancing to the Eagle Camp orchestra, illuminated grounds, a large bonfire, and refreshments. A Sunday ballgame Never Sweats vs Heavy Weights ended 28 to 19 in favor of the Never Sweats. The gathering listed many camp names and residents from Rock Island, Converse, and beyond.

Vandruf’s Island Jolly Four M. H. Beardsley Castles Stas Eagle B. Dart Arthur Salzmann S. Dart Jim Wright Never Sweats Sunrise Louis Englin Joe Grotegut Rock Island Fred Stechlin Converse Ind Camp Comfort Gus Englin

Kidney health claim from Rock Island photographer ad

W H Thompson of Rock Island touts Doan's Kidney Pills noting relief from kidney sluggishness and colored secretions after use. He and his wife reportedly benefited, urging readers to buy the remedy from Foster Milburn Buffalo agents. Dosn's Ointment priced at 50 cents is also advertised.

Wreuty Rock Island W. H. Thompson Second Avenue Twentieth Street Third Avenue Bays Dean Marshall & Fisher Doan Foster-Milburn Company Buffalo N. Y United States

August Flower and Welcoming Medicines Advertised Fragments

A fragmentary advertisement from an old newspaper touts Green's August Flower for indigestion and nervous complaints, plus Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhea, and Banner Salve claims to heal wounds with no scars. It mentions sample bottles and druggists as retailers.

SEO Green T. H. Thomas Ca Bstomiea

Free Medical Treatment For Three Months Offer

A branch of the British Medical Institute opens at 1002 Second Avenue offering three months of free medical services to all invalids who call before August 15. The staff will provide consultation, examination, advice, minor surgeries, and treatment for diseases and deformities, with no charges for three months. Dr. Valentine Heaton leads the institute and operates 9 am to 8 pm weekdays, closed Sundays.

Second Avenue British Medical Institute Valentine Heaton

Special Invitation Promises Diamond Garment Cutter Courses

An invitation urges every city lady to visit 2121 Fourth Avenue to inspect the Diamond Garment Cutter school. Managers warn only a few places remain and emphasize first come, first served. Endorsed by dressmakers from Galesburg and Moline praising its cutting and fitting method for all garment types. Ward Brothers, managers, Rock Island.

Fourth Avenue Galesburg Ill Margieer McAuuer Moline St. Moline Mas Axe C.peterson Ward Brothers Rock Island, Ill Fourth Avenae

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