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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1902
Page
6
A London report says Spaniards now view Britain as protecting Europe from the United States and English sailors face danger in towns after dark. During a visit by the Channel squadron to Corunna, British sailors were boycotted and returned to their ships as tensions rose.
The article notes strong independence among university girls, with parents rarely supervising lodging or duties. Eastern women study seriously at Radcliffe or Barnard, while western students are not a protected group. Some girls pursue amusement, yet most seek study, and a system of guardianship is urged.
The article discusses stellar evolution in our solar system, noting the moon as a stark example of condensed matter and a volcanic region captured in a Yerkes telescope photo. It states no life is detectable and suggests Earth may mirror ancient worn-out stars, with similar counterparts likely existing.
In fragile days of maternity a distraught wife seeks help beyond comfort. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is advertised as nourishing nerves aiding sleep appetite and strength. A testimonial claims relief from severe morning sickness and weakness after use.
The passage argues that while cosmic problems remain unresolved for centuries, the larger challenge lies in the intricate evolution questions raised by the countless living organisms found in a single drop of ditch water, implying solutions will take even longer.
The New York Sun reports Chicago’s shipping tonnage has surged in 30 years since 1870, ranking fourth worldwide after London New York and Hamburg. Lake traffic boosts commerce for Midwest ports. wheat flour coal iron and lumber drive growth. Wheat through the Sea canal climbs from 1,376,705 bushels in 1871 to over 60,000,000 last year.
A brief collage mocks newspaper pieties with a Cleveland Plain Dealer quip about a surgeon and a Chicago Post quip on public debate. A testimonial touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a cure for rheumatism, credited to Philip E. Rhoads of Pennville Missouri, sold by local merchants.
An OCR fragment advertises various tonics and cures including Budock Blood Bitters for digestion, Dr Thomas Electric Oil, Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup for coughs and colds, and Dean's Ointment for itching. It mentions diphtheria and throat issues and lists names and locations as testimonials.
An advertisement offers a free sample of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for stomach disorders biliousness and constipation. The note claims it is a new and good remedy.
A Chicago Chronicle note cites a 1651 William Penn letter claiming Pennsylvania was named for Admiral Penn, not William Penn, and that the king allowed the name to honor his father. The text ends with an ad promising free samples of a stomach remedy.
The London Mail notes Howard Dewson leads a March expedition into northern Virginia like terrain near Tripoli. Authorities hindered travel and Arabs threatened the party with ambush while a petrified forest near Mursuk revealed fossilized trunks and marine shells indicating past Sahara submersion. Thunderstorms and phosphorescent halos alarmed attendants during a night encampment.
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