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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
6
A society woman laments the fading Christmas thrill while her friend questions the appeal. The tale contrasts festive gatherings with street poverty as rich donors distribute food clothing and toys to starving families, revealing the true spirit of Christmas tide.
A society circle debates Christmas gifting revealing motives of status and obligation. One woman celebrates generous gifts to the needy while another rails against sentimentality, urging frugal, heartfelt giving in the true spirit of Christmastide. The conversation contrasts tradition with genuine care for others.
A historic newspaper brief markets Allen's Long Balsam as a remedy for sore throats and tickling in the throat during cold weather. It notes the product is opium free and priced at 25 cents at Clendenin's drug store, alongside an unrelated item about Uncle Sam's New Mint Factory relocation in Philadelphia and a Vermont bird sighting.
The article warns that hearts beating too fast or too slow or with abnormal strength are signs of disease. It explains symptoms such as pains, fluttering, palpitations, skips, fainting, breath shortage, or smothering indicate weakness and impaired blood circulation.
The article notes widespread use of concrete for walls and foundations in major railway shop buildings, with examples of floors and roofs in concrete and frames of pine boards. It recalls W. B. Ward’s early concrete dwelling venture where concrete formed walls, beams, floors, and even stairs, with minimal wood.
In a property dispute the W Hem Won and Norma Adams and Same Gardner contend over fourteen turkeys. A witness told of a dog encounter where the bronze hen led defense and the white hen protected the brood, leading the justice to rule the white hen the mother and award the turkeys to Gardiner.
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