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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
2
A fragmentary historical notice requests correspondence from every county. It mentions duty, weekly times, and subscription details with unclear pricing and publication terms. The text lacks coherent dates, names, or a clear event.
A garbled 1900 era political sketch lists Democratic ticket names like Adlai Stevenson for Vice President and Samuel Alschuler for Governor, with references to James W. O'Donnell and other Illinois figures. The piece discusses possible outcomes, party shifts, and historical context, mentioning McKinley era politics and a Pekin anniversary amid mixed narrative fragments.
The article outlines anti trust rhetoric by Beveridge and Heveridge, contrasts constitutional powers with populist aims, and details layoffs at Grant Illinois in the Siemens & Holake plant. It notes mass job losses, community disruption, and rising hardship as a result of trust activity, with broader implications for Rock Island and surrounding regions. The piece cites labor tensions, political arguments about government powers, and the impact on workers and families.
Report notes Gato Sella claims Indiana is safely Democratic like Texas while visiting Democratic headquarters in Chicago. He asserts Indiana farmers distrust McKinley and fear imperialist costs. Mp. Sell cites a surge of Jews and Germans toward the Democratic Party over imperialism.
Travel guidance for Rock Island to Chicago via major rail lines and multiple other routes. Details include limited sale periods, return limits, and special fares for Knights of Pythias events in Danville October 15 to 19. Also coverage of homeseekers excursions and weekly two fare options to western and northwest points with varying one way and round trip prices.
Due to high demand these eminent gentlemen offer free consultation examination and minor surgery to all invalids who call before November 20 and cannot be charged for three months. Dr T O Felts leads the institute with staff associates. hours from 2 pm to 8 pm daily with no Sunday hours.
An odd classified note touts Mystic Care for rheumatism and neuralgis claiming radical cures in days. Text promises immediate relief after the first dose and lists sales in Rock Island with Onto Grottam and Gostave Schie i & Son as vendors and low prices.
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