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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1900
Page
2
Terms of the Daily and Weekly editions are shown. A notice requires real names for political or religious submissions. The document names city township roles and officeholders including assessors, aldermen, collectors, ward representatives, and supervisors.
President McKibney urges Congress to end customs tariffs between the United States and Porto Rico, open markets for its products, and treat Puerto Rican interests as our own, aligning policy with justice and good faith. Secretary Root supports removing duties in annual report.
A jumble of 19th century snippets covers political leanings and war aims, banking under the gold standard, smallpox quarantines in Littleton township, and aging senators Pettus and Morgan. It notes journalist Dill’s million dollar fee tied to Carnegie and Frick, plus a wary question about future trusts’ control.
The piece decries Porto Rican tariff discrimination and notes Straxex Henderson's letters trying to explain 15 percent tariffs. It then details Idaho's Coeur d'Alene mining region where union miners face permits, martial law, and alleged abuses by state officers and federal troops backing Standard Oil interests. It cites 1899 troop action, habeas corpus suspension, and accusations against President McKinley and Republican officials.
The editorial voices warn that Congress must honor presidential duty to avoid undermining the Republican party and constitutional pledges. A separate piece mocks free trade as a trap, arguing colonies should buy from the mother country, or face an awkward stepmother dynamic in trade.
Marion Rooke of T M Thompson importers at 1658 Milwaukee Ave Chicago says severe weather gave her a dreadful cold. After a milliner used Chamberlains Cough Remedy relief came quickly and she bought it for herself. She reports she is now well and endorses its merits. For sale by all druggists.
In Maine rural towns red barn and farm buildings stand out as inexpensive, durable paint. The Bangor Whig and Courier notes red paint is cheaper than white lead and holds up against rain, brightening New England fields. An accompanying note urges Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for farm injuries with local druggists Marshall and Fisher.
Miss Belle Johnson visits Peoria and Mrs. A R Kough goes to Blue Island while Mrs. Frank Clark and child spend the day in Peoria. Many locals travel, visit relatives, or attend events with names such as Connelly Schreiner Schaum Roseberry Munro Bean Dempsey and more. a Semperaqua club dance party is planned for April 19 at Armory hall.
Felix Risser's farce to close at Rock Island theatre tomorrow night after long New York success. Lake Forest University Glee Banjo and Mandolin clubs entertain Rock Island High School seniors with a varied program at Harper's theatre. Readings by Mr. Lewis join music, with Dooley on Football and Casey at the Bat among pieces.
A new balloon powered by a small double petroleum motor uses ordinary coal gas for filling, cutting filling time to about an hour. The invention promises a safer sky route, likened to a healthful remedy, amid other humorous quotations and jokes in the page.
Postmaster Thomas relays a directive from the third assistant postmaster general on placing stamps in the upper right corner of the address side. Proper placement aids cancellation and distribution, and prevents delays or mis-treatments as unpaid. Postmasters should inform the public the department not liable for delays from improper stamping.
A Chicago Press Club member, Mrs. F. M. Black, testifies that after three months of illness and poor nourishment, Grape-Nuts satisfied her hunger, helped her gain weight, improved sleep, and restored vitality. her husband also tried the cereal and was pleased.
Samuel Schenk transfers to Dolph Schenk et al in Rock Island parcels including part outlet 7 block 41 and part lot 2 block 12 Thompson Weiss add with $72.33. George M Kerns transfers to Mary L Ludlow parts of lots 34 and 37 George Mixter’s subdiv 35 18 2w for $5,800. Claire M Meese transfers to John Cowley lot 5 block 2 McEnary’s add Mo line for $4,000.
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