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Newspaper

Rock Island Argus

Location

Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1900

Page

2

Burkhart and Burkhart Veterinary Services Advertised

An old ad promotes Burkhart and Burkhart physicians offering surgical and medical care for horses and cattle using progressive methods. It lists office hours and locations on Wen Fife Avenue and Mauker’s stable near No. 1 re house, with Dr. H. E. Steen and Prof. A. I. Thompson named among practitioners.

Fife Avenue Fourth Avenue Mauoker

The Man Who Works and the Way He Goes About It

The piece contrasts the man who avoids hard parts of work with daily effort and thorough labor. It cites Mr. Storgleton noting most people shirk present tasks, while a rare person tackles each job fully and takes pride in his thoroughness, earning pay that matches his labor.

Mr. Storgleton New York Sun

Army officer blamed for worst prairie fire in Kansas history

A Kansas legend recounts the 1869 prairie blaze started by a United States officer after a wild turkey hunt. The fire scorched across Kansas into Oklahoma, destroying homes, livestock, and feed while evoking vengeance from settlers. The officer reportedly faced remorse as papers brought news of the devastation.

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Seabright Visit Brings Reader’s Recognition Of John L Long

A story from Seabright recounts John Luther Long, famed author, being recognized at a New Jersey coast resort. He is seated beside a charming young woman who recalls a Long story, and he jokes about not knowing the Vox Woman. In another item a New York paper reportedly hires only college graduates, but a non graduate shows he can write correctly and secures a position after a test.

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