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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
2
Davenport reports Lingfels near recovery after typhoid fever at a Chicago hospital. He is at home with his mother Mrs. Kate Lingafelt, remains extremely weak though chances of recovery appear strong.
An old cough is addressed by Scott and Bowne's Emulsion, which soothes the throat and lungs while nourishing inflamed tissue to promote real healing. The ad promotes a free sample and lists Scott & Bowne, chemists, at 40 Pearl Street.
Local items report a man claiming damages from a streetcar accident near the viaduct on Third Street, a nurse and a doctor visiting Davenport, and a fall suffered by musician George Huecksteidt. Also listed are a resignation from a London physician, a telephone company quarterly meeting with a 11 percent dividend, a bishop’s travel abroad, a marriage officiated by Justice Hall, hospital stays, and new bank incorporation plans in Davenport.
Several local obituaries and wedding notices appear. Erickson, a Swedish immigrant born 1830, dies after three weeks with lung trouble in Moline. Gust Anderson learns of his brother Gust Anderson’s Denver death by telegram. Emanuel Gorman and Lydia Sheldon wed at St Paul A M E church. Sherman Hartsock and Minnie Kuhl wed at First Congregational church. Mrs. Arthur Baker and two children depart for St. Louis on the Burlington. A North Star Observatory program and other social events are noted.
A Rock Island citizen recounts relief from backache and kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He suffered for years, tried remedies, and finally found lasting relief after one friend recommended the pills. He bought five boxes at Marshall & Fisher and endorsed the product. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent. price is 50 cents.
Advertisement from Rock Island urging dental work before going elsewhere. Claims use of best materials and guaranteed first class results. Offers thin elastic plate teeth with guaranteed fit when others fail. Provides address Office 1607 Second Ave Over Speidel's Drug Store.
Administrators Nottes and Eetate of Eilean Welch announce the death and appointment of an administratrix for the estate of Es Welen, Rock Island. Creditors are requested to make immediate payment by the date of October AO 102 to Jonas NaH COUGELIX, Administratrix.
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