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Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1903

Page

2

Trains to Dubuque St Paul North via Bilzole side

Train schedule outlines routes to Dubuque and St Paul with connections at Savanna for east and west points. Rail lines note Davenport and Savanna as transfer hubs with 7 8 am departures and 8 47 pm arrivals. Also advertises Chicago Dental Company services and material quality with guaranteed fit and low prices.

Coresce mL Waukee St. Paul Rle&n Stroot Seventeenth Sree

Davenport First National Bank opens 1863 anniversary marks history

June 29 1863 marks the 40th anniversary of the First National Bank of Davenport the first national bank in operation in the United States Austin Corbin its first president Ira Gifford its first cashier and notable local celebrations planned for Fourth of July benefiting Lend a Hand club Davenport continues to see business activity with stock sales Havens Brockmann to Washburn Halligan the planned Davenport hotel meeting and community notices including deaths and court actions scattered through the city officials and residents.

First National Bank National ‘Bank United States Austin Corbin New York Ira Gifford Reynolds & Gifford Aia

Hotels listed with numerous travelers and patrons in notice

A long list from At the Harms to At the Rock Island mentions numerous individuals and places including St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Peoria and Davenport among hotels and patrons. The fragment ends with an advertisement by a druggist promoting Rocky Mountain Tea for facial beauty targeting women.

July Fourth Parade Restrictions In Moline

Mayor Skinner issued a ban on explosives as Independence Day nears prohibiting cannons firecrackers and torpedoes in all city areas. The annexation committee for Can Idee Grove and nearby districts plans a reunion with the Business Men's annexation group seeking release from bonds and city incorporation. A Moline Woman's Club meeting closed with 120 charter members voting to admit new members by constitutional rule. Dave Holmgren returns with his bride and settles on Thirteenth Street near Twelfth Avenue after weddings in Dubuque and a Chicago visit. Sam Teel was arrested in Davenport for a stolen robe stash found on him and, after transfer to Moline, charged with vagrancy. George R. Smith, who relocated to Madison Illinois, survived the flood while running a boarding house and restaurant. his family escaped by reaching the high school building but lost almost all possessions.

George R. Smith Moline Madison Smith Mr. Smith

Public Notice of Rosenfield Meeting and School Election

Public notice announces stockholder meeting for J M Rosenfield to vote on dissolution at Jackson Hurst Staf ford Masonic temple July 25 1903 at 10 am. Also notice of a June 30 1903 school board election in Rock Island at Fricks livery stable 1912 Third avenue open 8 am to 7 pm with ward precinct judges and clerks. Rock Island Ill June 20 1903 William McConochie mayor.

Julius Rosenfield Abe Rosenfield G. B. Miller Electon Rock Island Ill Board of Education Frick’s Third Avenue Lana William M'Conochie

Thrown From a Wagon in North Plain

Mr George K Babcock was thrown from his wagon and severely bruised He applied Chamberlains Pain Balm freely and says it is the best liniment he ever used Mr Babcock is a well known citizen of North Plain Conn There is nothing equal to Pain Balm for pains and bruises It will effect a cure in one third the time required by any other treatment For sale by all druggists

George K. Babcock Chamberlain Babcock North Plain Conn

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Ad

An old advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as aiding digestion and blood nourishment, claiming to cure indigestion dyspepsia and stomach disorders. It is sold by Harper House pharmacy and A J Riess drug store. Diphtheria relief in twenty minutes is advertised as almost miraculous. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is promoted as available at any drug store.

Harper House Pharmacy J. Riess Drug Store Seventh J Avenue Twenty-seventh Street Thomas

Heals the Sick and Cures Disease Dr Horne’s Remarkable Claim

A boastful profile of Dr Alvin Horne as a world famed healer who cures a wide range of illnesses with a private laboratory method. The piece touts his charity of one week’s free treatment, urges readers to visit Pan-American exposition X-Ray display, and offers a free $10 X-Ray examination if seen before 1.

Bible Times Alvin Horne

Complete Cure Absolutely Free Offered by Medical Group

J Alvin Horne M D and Associate Physicians advertise a complete cure absolutely free. The notice lists offices in the Mitchell Lynde building rooms 49 50 and 51 appealing to patients seeking treatment with no cost.

Mitchell & Lynde

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