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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
2
An advertisement by J Alvin Horne M D claims electric treatment can restore nervous balance for women suffering from various conditions from puberty onward. It promises near instant relief and complete recovery, offers free consultation with X ray exam, and notes confidentiality of patient names. Also addresses men’s sexual health issues and lists office locations Mitchell Lynde Building.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a cure for consumption claiming weight gain as a sign of improvement. It asserts reduced cough and lung inflammation across all disease stages and invites readers to request a free sample from Scots & Bowne at 40 Pearl Street North.
A Davenport weekly roundup covers a patriotism day with a parade and memorial ceremony, fire department drills, Knights of Father Matthew canvassing, marriage licenses issued to several couples, local deaths in LeClaire and Davenport, Red Men election results, school No.5 fumigation for smallpox exposure, a Burlington detective detaining a woman tied to a Gentry show affair, and a serious wagon accident injuring one man with a torn ear and head wounds.
The orphans home at Andover, funded by Lutheran churches, will be expanded into a two story 64 by 34 frame building costing nearly 7000 dollars. Architects Cervin designed a dining hall for sixty, kitchen, nurseries, seven bedrooms, sun parlor of glass, and a full hot and cold water system. Site committee A G Anderson, Rev August Johnson, and Rev P L Brodine approved plans at the Book Concern this week.
Commencement exercises were held last evening at the Congregational church with a large audience. The program featured choral works, solos, a valedictory by Fannie Entrikin Entrikin, Ray Anderson's address, and diploma presentations by Dr. A. M. Beal. The graduates include Emily Ainsworth, Mabel Alsterlund, Martin Anderson, and many others.
A vintage ad extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve to treat neglected wounds and prevent troublesome sores. It claims cures for skin diseases and piles, featuring a testimonial from H.C. Hardy of Yankee Town Indiana and warning against counterfeits.
An advertisement notes Cas carets Candy Cathartic to repair digestion, liver, and bowels during rest. It claims genuine tablets stamped C C C, not sold in bulk, available through druggists. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as opiate free and safe for children, sold by all druggists.
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