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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
2
Local notice outlines terms for weekly publication including 1.00 fee per line and advance payments. It declares content restrictions on political or religious arguments and lists supervisors and ward names for the town and county offices.
The piece argues that the Port Sectarut law will trigger a political backlash and potentially flip control of the House of Representatives. It notes editorials from prominent Republicans warning of a serious departure from principles. The tone reflects anxieties over security and party unity.
Rocw Ieason county will have one delegate at the democratic state convention amid June and July gathering plans. The piece notes upcoming conventions, a major national meeting in Kansas City, and a Philippine war status claim alongside local political chatter about republican leaders and aspirants.
The article discusses British resolve against conceding to the South African Republics and Orange Free State, noting Lord Salisbury's stance and fear of independence yielding a republic. It also covers U.S. tariff debates and party loyalty affecting Porto Rico policy, plus critiques of railroad stock manipulation and trust power.
A series of land transfers from February to March shows buyers including Charles W. Cropper, N. Landahl, Jamies Keenan, Gustaf Peterson, Wesley Cain, Rudolph Weyerhauser, and Emma Velie exchanging parcels in Rock Island and East Moline with nominal sums. Transactions cover lots, blocks, and additions such as Spencer D. Case’s Add, Le Claire's Reserve, Bailey Davenport Port, and Columbia Park Add, reflecting ongoing property activity.
An advertisement extols Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound claiming to cure female ailments, ease nerves, relieve backaches, and regulate menstruation by acting on the female organism. It warns others as dangerous and cites a constant record of cures with letters from women in the paper.
Dr E Valentine Heaton announces a new permanent branch at 1002 Second Avenue. A staff of eminent physicians will provide free medical services for three months to all invalids who call before March 15, including consultations, examinations, advice, and minor surgeries. Office hours 9 am to 8 pm. Sundays closed.
A Rock Island citizen cites Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney issues, praising relief after a short course and urging others to use the product. The ad mentions Marshall & Fisher's drug store and Foster Milburn Company as distributors in the United States. It also references Boschee's German Syrup as a cough remedy and Foley's Honey and Tar for influenza and coughs.
Fragmented notices list executors and administrators for estates in Rock Island County Illinois. They announce appearances at the May term court in Rock Island to file claims and demand immediate payment from debtors. Names include William Stewart, Albertina M Detjens, Hive M Brooks, Jona Mulqueen, and the estate of others.
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