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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
2
The Argus describes its weekly publication details and rates with notices about political or argumentative correspondence. It notes second-class mailing, price per week ten cents and yearly rate one dollar, and states communications may be printed, subject to editorial standards while welcoming submissions from readers.
A fragmented 19th century ballot page shows Democratic nominations for city magistrate and aldermen seats. Named contenders include Michael Kavanaugh for Alderman and Thomas W. Myrnes for Second Ward, Charles Heidemass for Third Ward, Valentine Dauber for Fourth Ward, and George Er Jr. for Seventh Ward, among others.
AK Blanding proposes driving women from saloons and revoking licenses of saloon keepers who harbor women or sell liquor to minors. He calls for adequate fire alarms, sufficient police, periodic sanitation investigations, home labor, economical expenditures, and strict street supervision.
The article recalls the Bank of New York founded by Alexander Hamilton celebrating its 117th anniversary. It reports on a Wisconsin legislature defeat of a proposed constitutional amendment granting women the vote and notes new electric sign ordinances in Kansas City requiring signs to tilt to avoid obstructing streets. It mentions the rise of the egg king and a Pan-American Exposition connection with Buffalo residents.
A 19th century style critique rails at a British pundit, denouncing him as a bootlicker and praising the editor for defending freedom and enlightenment. It cites public rebukes and a published poem, noting strong language and political tension in the press.
The piece criticizes Taft's civil government plan for the Philippines, arguing it will burden US taxpayers and require native Filipinos to pay for administration. It portrays civil officials replacing military posts, with many salaries and a costly judiciary, while warning of continued imperial costs even if insurrection ends.
Fragmented advertising from a historic issue mentions Dr King’s New Discovery curing coughs and lung troubles, Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children, a claim of Fuealing as a top antiseptic, and ongoing estate notices from Rock Island County with court dates and guardians.
Adulph Lombreskt smashed a saloon window and was fined five dollars plus costs and jailed. Warrant sworn for Patrick Conlin for theft and battery was dismissed. A youth named Ross reported his horse and buggy stolen on Twenty Street. property later recovered. A good overcoat was stolen from the First Avenue hotel last night.
The Rock Island Shoe company doubled its capital from 25000 to 75000 and seeks new quarters. The current building is too small for planned expansion, with two options under consideration: build a new plant in this city or move to the old watch factory on Vandruff’s Island near Mijan. The Vandruff site may require repairs but would meet needs if expenditure remains reasonable. exact plans to be announced soon. Working hours are listed, and local ads promote Dr King’s New Life Pills and DaWitt’s Little Liver Pills for various ailments.
A local write-up advertises life readings by a physiognomist at Rock Island, offering a full life reading for 50 cents for one month. The service claims to reveal past, present, and future, health, talents, vocation, marriage prospects, and life outcomes based on facial reading. The note specifies the location as 705 Fourth avenue, Rock Island, and mentions the business at 70 Fourth Avenue.
The British Medical Institute announces a temporary Ullek Island branch at 1700 Ybirdavenue over Kromann's meat market. A staff of eminent physicians will provide free consultations examinations minor surgeries and treatment for three months through April 2 to all invalids who call.
The Leader lists a furnished room suite available at 1668 Second Avenue. Ad indicates availability for two occupants with details partly obscured by scan errors.
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