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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1902
Page
2
Davenport residents share news of visits from Miss Jessie McLeod and Miss Helen Dodge as well as career moves. Local court notes include Parole for John Seivert and a failed attempt to indict Dan Kreen after a grand jury session.
Fragmented report: case with A G Francis on disposing of mortgaged property moves to the next grand jury term. Grand jury notes investigation of a citizen accused of ousting institutions. suggestion to text grand jury. Dismissal of the assault attempt against a 15 year old girl amid unclear evidence.
A brief note extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a simple dietary aid for stomach weakness. The article claims the tablets digest meat and other foods, rest the stomach, and support digestion without affecting the bowels or blaming the stomach for all ills. It promotes trial at drug stores with regular use.
A Rock Island citizen describes pain and backache as kidney illness symptoms and credits Dean's Kidney Pills with relief after three years of poor results from doctors. The testimonial claims weight gain, no recurrence, and cites Fowter-Milburn Co as U.S. agents. Also mentions Chamberlain's remedies and widespread drugstore availability.
Mesare Ely Bros report a buyer from Granger Ohio praised Dream Balm for catarrh. The teacher Jn G Crown says his hearing is fully restored and speech clearer after using the product. The balm is said to cause sneezing and is sold by druggists for 60 cents, mailed from Bly Brothers, 36 Warren Street, New York.
Capt We from Michigan returns and many locals travel. Frank Gottsche wed in, Nellie Light sails to Los Angeles, health improves for H. Bead, Wm Butterword family arrives home, and a pending Knights of Columbus lodge charter heads to Chicago with expected visitors. Engineering work and civic plans fill the town scene as the fair and bowling league near start.
A compact notice touts Liv the Little 2c cleaner with emphasis on cleaning duties. It stresses practical cleaning over decorative care and hints at a home service context.
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