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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
2
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach diseases and digestive issues. A testimonial from Mrs. David W. Guice describes relief from liver trouble and recurring symptoms after using the product. May include offer of a medical adviser booklet mailed for pennies.
Langdon leads Company C with skill in summer camp drill as peers debate his potential promotion to colonel. Political rivals, road interests, and brass clash over advancement, while Langdon vows to lead a northern militiamen unit if given the chance, defending a national duty over personal gain.
The firm of Cresswell Langdon moves to the capital as Langdon, once a colonel, becomes judge and leads a Northwest guards regiment. The narrative follows his steady ascent, military and legal roles, and the clash with a political appointee while Langdon remains quietly steadfast and ambitious.
The excerpt recalls Eric Langdon being promoted to lieutenant colonel and handed a commission after lobbying for partial payment for his regiment. It notes a 1897 moment of doubt about war then a year later the muster into service of the First Washington Volunteers.
A representative Moline citizen quotes G M Stoddard, a civil war veteran and special collector, praising Doan’s Kidney Pills as effective for kidney trouble. He advises buying at Clendenin’s drug store, with Dean’s Kidney Pills at 60 cents a box. Boster Milburn Co of Buffalo is listed as sale agent. remember the name Doan’s.
Public notice from Moline Illinois dated August 26 1901 invites sealed bids for constructing a 127 inch water main on 17th street 2nd to 7th avenues and related branch mains on 16th 17th and adjacent streets with hydrants valves crosses and reducers. Bids due September 6 1901 at noon. bids require a ten percent bid bond and continuation with a performance bond. The board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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