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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1902
Page
3
Dr Wynekoop Chicago assistant city bacteriologist reveals a harmless cultured bacillus Paolcillium glaucium causes green spots on roquefort cheese. He notes the limburger aroma comes from Bacillus aromatic and urges appreciation of these cultured microbes for flavor.
At a New York bankers meeting a large group from the metropolis and other cities discussed a plan to issue money orders payable at any bank nationwide with rates below the postal service. The proposal aims to simplify transfers, offering a cheaper, less cumbersome method than current government or express company options. If issued by banks, orders would be paid on presentation even if the issuing bank closed, signaling strong competition to Uncle Sam and express firms. The money order idea is presented as highly suitable for transferring small sums, with banks urged to participate.
The article notes ongoing Marconi work on wireless telegraphy in Nova Scotia at Table Head and publishes Canada’s $80,000 funding agreement. It highlights expectations for commercial use and Canada’s acceptance of Marconi transmission terms via government telegraph lines, signaling favorable conditions for broader adoption.
Reports indicate cheaper cross ocean wireless messaging with potential 60 percent lower rates, while Germany and Britain test naval and civilian uses. Swiss railway power by waterfalls may replace coal with hydroelectricity, and Shakepeare spelling myths reveal broad Elizabethan illiteracy debates.
The article surveys efforts to promote the Louisiana Purchase exposition with nations pledging exhibits while St. Louis aims for world class impact. It references smallpox talks by the New York State Medical Association, medical quips about whisky, and Denmark West Indies transfer debates. It also notes Lillian Russell's denial of her daughter’s marriage plans, a Western Union president's rise from a 480‑boy start, and Admiral Evans learning Florlish, ending with an ad for Chambelaina tablets.
Eleven men drown after a collision between the channel passenger steamer Almac and the British ship Cambrian Princess off the Nab light ship. Cambrian Princess sinks immediately. Alma returns to Southampton badly damaged with the crew loss.
In this ad the maker claims blood purification through Cham berlaina Stomach and Liver Tablets. One dose is said to do more good than the best blood purifiers, with a note about a free sample offer and a price detail.
The C B and Q Railway Company will sell home seekers excursion tickets April 1 to 6 and May 6 20 at one first class fare plus 2 for the round trip. The offer applies to a large territory north west southwest and southeast. Also daily cheap one way settlers tickets to Montana Utah California Wyoming Idaho Washington and Oregon. Call at the C B and Q ticket office for full information.
Great Northern Railway announces three series of round trip and one way tickets to Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Minnesota North Dakota and points in Canada. Round trips on first and third Tuesdays in March April May cost one dollar plus two dollars. one way settlers’ tickets run March April from fifteen to twenty five dollars with special $6.00 Minnesota North Dakota fares on March 4 11 18 25 and April 1 8. Tickets valid on all trains including the Great Northern Plyer. Information available from agents or Max Bass GIA 2208 Clark St Chicago or F I Whitney GP&TA St Paul Minn.
C M and St P Railway offers very low rates to Washington Oregon Idaho and Utah on UP O R N Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines from March 1 to April 30. Homeseekers tickets available first and third Tuesdays each month at one fare plus $2 round trip to DM St Paul line routes in northern Iowa Minnesota North and South Dakota. Depot ticket office 8th avenue and 21st street. John T Schomp agent phone 2346 P L Henrich gen agent 303 Brady Davenport phone 341.
Homeseekers excursion to western and northwestern points via Chicago Rock Island Pacific railway set for March 18 April 1 15 May 6 and 20 with daily rates to California Washington Oregon and intermediate points during March and April. Inquiries at ticket office 4th Ave and 13th St phone 2195.
John Peterson applies at the May term 1902 Rock Island County Circuit Court for leave to change his name to John Peterson Regner. Interested parties may appear on the first day of the term, May 6, 1902, to file objections or show cause why the court should not grant the change.
A Dz 1902 resident petitions the Rock Island County Circuit Court for leave to change his name from Peter Erik Peterson to Peter Erik Ording, to be thereafter known by the new name as permitted by the May 6 1902 session.
State of Hafneis Rock Island County Circuit Court May term 1902 Lizzie Wiedler Haurburg vs Philip Haurburg non-residence affidavit filed summon issued returnable first Monday of May next unless Phillip Haurburg appears and pleads the bill will be confessed Clerk George W Gamble Master Meese solicitor
A Rock Island County circuit court case in 1902 petitions to change Jens Magnus Persson's name to Jens Magnus Personina. The applicant seeks leave to assume the new name and be thereafter known by it.
In Niagara Falls a thousand workers from major trades walk out on Tuesday demanding higher pay and an eight hour day. A druggist warning promotes Perry Davis painkiller as the sole effective choice, urging buyers not to settle for cheaper imitations. Large Perry Davis bottles priced 25 and 60 cents.
Beginning March 1 the C R I and P railway runs a daily tourist car to California via a new El Paso route described as the shortest line to southern California points WHI and also offers low rate tickets to Portland Seattle and other north Pacific coast destinations. Inquiries at the ticket office telephone 2196.
A claim lists numerous ailments including stomach troubles dyspepsia loss of appetite jaundice biliousness fever and malaria as all being cured by Kings New Life Pills advertised at Clendenin's drug store with dramatic results.
A near fatal runaway caused a horrible leg ulcer on J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove. Doctors failed to cure it for four years until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed the wound and also treats bolls burns bruises cuts corns scalds eruptions and piles. 25 at Clendenin's drug store.
Notice from the Rock circuit court dated May 6 1902 announces Julius Emanuel Lorimer applying for leave to change his name to Julius Emanuel Glson with a name change to be effective on issuance. The case outlines the formal court action required to approve the change.
Old papers offered at ten cents per hundred, cleaned and bundled, available at the Journal office for purchase.
Mrs 8 A Wolstencroft who has run the Phoenix restaurant for years plans retirement due to ill health. She offers entire stock and store fixtures for sale plus all dishes kitchen utensils and furniture for boarding house. Bargains for those who act quickly.
Dr L Scarbrough of Hebron Ohio describes a severe two year voice loss and obstinate cough after a harsh cold. He tried remedies from an 85 year practicing physician before using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with rapid relief. The product is guaraned for throat and lung troubles by Clendenin’s drug store with 60c and 1 trial bottles free.
A. D. 1902 of the Rock County circuit court orders the name change from Olof Olson to Olof Wallin. The petitioner may adopt the new name in the future and show the change as needed.
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