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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
2
An old ad asserts that pale schoolgirls reflect thin blood and touts Scott's Emulsion as blood food to restore beauty. It invites readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne at Pearl Street.
Local notes report the Pinte elob seeking a home after clearing debts, Newlin family funeral in Davenport, and multiple civic updates. Arrests, accidents, and hospitalizations include Louis Eland’s fall at Davenport elevator, Fritz Thiel’s jump into the Mississippi, and Reddewig’s paralytic stroke. Election caucus results name alderman candidates, while construction bids rise amid higher costs and a Grand Trunk Western contract awarded to Flick Johnson. Fire alarm central station change proceeds with minimal delay.
Mrs Pert Jenkinson of Oshkosh Wisconsin says her husband suffered a backache from kidney issues before using Kid Ne Olds. She reports an immediate complete cure after taking the easy to swallow 50 cent coated tablets. Teaching Druggist T H Thomas endorses the product.
A Rock River ducking incident near Colona ferry left Dr. C. E. Whiteside exhausted after boat overturn. City plans include a 1,400 foot seven foot sewer, a $35,000 project by D. R. J. N. W. with 100 workers, and a new Utulins Independent Telephone plant pending. Can be included in the Can dees Grove zoning vote balloting, paving Seventh Avenue, and a hospital fundraiser play.
The piece argues the government neglected guarding the new bridge, replacing the city’s bridge and tearing down the old one. It asserts the city does not own the bridge now and that maintenance should fall to the authorities responsible for the erection.
An old style advertisement urges readers to keep the Lowels free from refuse and promotes Liver-Lax, a vegetable liver pill. The 25 cent box is claimed to cure a dozen ills and is endorsed by T. H. Thomas, leading druggist.
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