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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
2
The text is a fragmented 19th century political notice discussing William Jennings Bryan, Adlai Stevenson, and other officials. It references election tactics, public funding, harbor improvements, and alleged manipulation of votes, with hostile language toward Republicans and labor rights. The piece echoes a tense climate of reform, corruption, and party strife.
The Democratic nominee for governor in New York, a Elmira resident and former-law partner of David B, is praised as a popular reformer while pension figures overwhelm the current debate. Assertions claim the money power blocks pension expansion, warning veterans and families against tax burdens tied to war funding and urging fair treatment under law.
A fragmented editorial voice critiques McKinley and U S policy in the Philippines, accusing the president of hiding details of occupation profits and concessions. It contrasts official secrecy with private interest, questioning accountability and what is done with island income as troops and plans continue. Included are stray notes from a voyage in 1900 and a laundry of generic ads and miscellaneous items.
Notes of the stage describe Mrs Dooley as a wealthy widow created by Mr Yeomans for Annie Yeomans and Jenole. The cast includes Jennie Yeomans as Lily Linton with a vaudeville voice, and the production features Mrs Yeomans alter ego and costume changes replacing wardrobe during acts.
Travel notices list excursion fares for trips to Peoria and other points via Rock Island, Chicago, and Northwest lines with return validity through mid October. Tickets sold at city offices and stations, with varied prices to select regions, stopovers allowed, and multiple carriers promoted. Also includes patient testimonials for Bitters claims and medical remedies products with distributor details.
A permanent branch of the British Medical Institute opens at 1623 Third Avenue. Doctors will provide free treatment for three months for all invalids, excluding medicines, including consultations, examinations, and minor surgeries. Dr. T. O. Felts leads the staff. Office hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. No Sunday hours. Also notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhea at 25 cents.
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