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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
2
An article by J. Alvin Horne MD touts X-ray examinations and electric therapy as a cure for a range of female ailments from pain to nervous disorders. It claims instant relief and rapid recovery, asserting modern methods surpass traditional remedies and noting patient confidentiality and specialized clinics in Rock Island.
Advertises Scott's Emulsion as cure for scrofula or the skin sores it causes and the associated flesh weakness. Claims faster restoration of flesh and strength in scrofulous children and notes a free sample offer from S Cots Howne chemists.
A Davenport coroner jury exonerates John Shanghnensy known as Doe in the death of Hert Houston. The report notes an accidental and unfortunate fall during an assault, marking Davenport’s fourth unnatural death on the same lot in recent years. Funeral arrangements place Houston’s interment at Oakdale, with other local criminal and civic items discussed.
Data shows a rise in actual value of personal property from 1901 to 1902 totaling 2 542 220 with 1901 figures at 15 085 100 and 1902 at 15 527 080. The real estate value also climbed by 710 580. A death occurred at 6 30 yesterday morning on East Fifteenth Street as Mrs Emma Georgiana Littig, 53, myocarditis, native of Minnesota, longtime Davenport resident, wife of Peter N Littig, mother of four, funeral at Grace Cathedral, Pine Hill burial. A fire alarm at 1519 Ripley reported an explosion of a gasoline stove, causing no major damage.
Editor Fred swe of the Roel fords Posten has returned home after a conference with Prof Wendell regarding the purchase. Wendell has acquired a controlling interest and may buy all the stock soon to take full ownership of the paper. Prof Wendell will not leave his Rockford position, and Bilinear Swengen likely remains editor for a time with no other office changes.
Hoek Pxhinders who water the athletic side of town state university life are interested in the search that is being made for the right man to succeed Fred C. McCueheon as general manager. Mr. McCueheon has left to start a Metstein business and the university seeks a manager to keep athletics profitable. Possible candidates include Donald McChulin Elmer Hull Robert Bannister and Karl Keagan, all fraternity members. Also notes on kidney disease and Foley's Kidney Cures with a testimonial from George H. Hansen of Lima Ohio.
A vintage ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes for swollen nervous feet hot burning pain and tiredness. Claims relief for ring feet tight shoes and bunions with cooling effects and easier walking. Offers 25 cent bottles and a free trial package, with address in Olmsted Le Toy N.
An old advertisement promotes training the bowels like muscles and brain. It touts Candy Cathartic tablets stamped C C C as genuine and warns they are not sold by druggists in local towns. The misspelled copy suggests a period medical or patent remedy tone.
A new branch of the city improvement effort was formed at Mrs. George Vinton’s home. Officers elected include O. F. Anders, president. Mrs. George Vinton Jr., vice president. Mrs. John Creuts, vice president. Mrs. Enegren, secretary. and Mrs. A. E. Marting of Bloomington visiting. The report also notes residents visiting from Chicago and Muscatine for summer plans, plus a long roster of local residents connected to Deere & Company and regional institutions.
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