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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
2
The Argus notes publication at 1624 Second Avenue Rock Island Illinois and remains a daily and weekly newspaper post office second class matter.
In Rock Island county edition, the newspaper lists Democratic nominees for national and state offices including Bryan for President and Stringer for U.S. Senator, along with regional officials. The piece also critiques Roosevelt, Rockefeller, and trusts while referencing Wall Street and banking reform debates linked to the 1908 campaign.
A critical recount of Taft’s actions in the 1889 1893 1894 and 1895 cases in Cincinnati Columbus and the Philippines. The narrative accuses Taft of siding with employers, issuing injunctions imprisoning union officials, limiting jury trials and resisting eight hour workday aims. It portrays Taft as opposing labor aims while courting wage earners for the White House.
Andrew Carnegie warns that electing Bryan would bring a national calamity while noting his wealth from the steel monopoly. The article critiques steel pricing practices, including Mexico, and references Carnegie’s stance during the political discourse.
The article surveys the 1908 election landscape with Carnegie backing Taft, contrasting wealth and labor. It notes seven national tickets, state contests including New York Hughes vs Chanler, Indiana and Ohio liquor debates, Illinois Stevenson vs Deneen, and the Eighteenth Illinois rider race amid labor opposition.
John D. Rockefeller declares support for the Republican tariff stance and says he will vote for William H. Taft. He notes his Standard Oil income comes from the party and tariff, denying any oil money to the Democratic campaign and asking voters to choose a president who pleases the people over the oil trust.
E H Guyer transfers to Jessie A Eckert a 1 block 2 University place Rock Island for 400 dollars. John Bodelson transfers to Alice Nylin lots 7 and 9 block 4 South Park addition Rock Island for 1 dollar.
Forced out sale to vacate by Nov 15. Entire shoe line from men to children offered at sacrifice prices. No items held back as George F Schmale quits the shoe business at 1605 Second Avenue.
Chicago October 24 1908 Democratic Workers urged against believing Republican insinuations about the state campaign and the Democratic ticket. Roger C Sullivan national committeeman warned workers to dismiss stories reflecting on any candidate or committee as old political tricks.
Eli Dixson defends himself against accusations of tax dodging. He explains 1907 tax credits and mortgage debts, noting an unjust $5,000 assessment rise despite paying extra taxes and credits. He asserts corporate interests influenced support and claims Brown’s article misrepresented facts.
Colton family dinner at a new suburb home risks a superstition hoodoo but a guest from town arrives as a server. Eleanor the cook, Norah the maid, and a bookkeeper named Hempstead help the party, ending with a marriage proposal and a happy resolve to host future meals.
In New York editorials the mood shifts away from fear of Bryan’s election. The Herald notes no catastrophe looming in industry or finance, while the World argues that Taft benefits from the predatory rich’s zeal.
Sept 5 1908 letter from W S Stone grand chief engineer B of L E and P H Morissey grand master B of R T orders divisions to submit questions to congressional candidates on restricting injunction power by federal judges in labor disputes The sample results show Democrats answering yes while several Republicans refuse to affirm Also includes a testimonial about Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets and a generic drug ad segment.
A humor piece describing a man who tips a pretty waitress and resists tipping a male server, with verses about romance and social mores. It interleaves brief comic vignettes and dialogues about college life, work, and dating norms, ending with a light punchline about fatigue and conversation.
A collection of aphoristic maxims on anger honesty desire and speech. It lampoons folly and self interest while noting practical limits to voice temper and doubt in everyday life. The quirks of human behavior are explored with sharp humor.
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