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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1900

Page

2

Woman's Kidney Troubles Solved by Widely Endorsed Remedy

A health notice extols Mrs. Pinkham's remedies for kidney derangements urging women to read letters of gratitude printed in the paper. Endorsed by city officials and a multitude of grateful readers, the advice is offered free of charge with address at Lynn, Massachusetts.

The Train Spotter and the Private Detective Paradox

A San Francisco Chronicle report profiles Miss Waller a famed train spotter and private detective, detailing years in the railroad pursuit and her travel patterns between Oakland San Francisco and the Missouri river region. It contrasts eastern and western practices and notes high earnings for top spotters while warning of suspicion toward railroad workers.

Oakland San Prancis Miss Waller Chicago Missouri River San Francisco Lore Mien Mississippi River Lance Atlantic Kansas City St. Louis St. Paul San Francisco Chronicle

The Clock Conundrum and Tiny Tales

A quip about clocks asks which is worse right once a year or twice daily. A detective narrates a mischief about discovering a wife’s true character after marriage. A Boer youth wedding customs and a burglar joke close the column, mixing quirky anecdotes with light crime bits.

Dialogue on gentility and nerves in mock quotes

A compilation of quips from newspapers including Indianapolis Press and Philadelphia Bulletin. The lines mock prizefighters, doctors, and nerves with sharp humor about manners and medical bills.

Municipal Matters and Waterworks Expenditures Report

The council approves extensive Waterworks and street costs, including labor payrolls, encumbrances, and various contractors, with an accounting recap and a prior audit of retiring aldermen. It notes petitions approved, reports filed, and a correction to an ordinance on the Commissioner of Police Works. The mayor’s annual message and standing committees are established, with appointments for staff and department heads. Charles Replogle of Atwater, Ohio, reports kidney trouble but recovers after Fe Kidney Cure.

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