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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1901
Page
4
Readers urged to use Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription during the vulnerable change of life period for women. A Washington D C woman, Agnes McGowne, reports relief from maternal trouble after starting treatment, while Dr Pierce’s Medical Adviser offers guidance through mailed request.
An advertisement touts a “Marvelous Elixir of Life” discovered by Dr James W Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana. It claims to cure numerous diseases, restore life, and improve health instantly, offering the remedy free by mail to any claimant who states their ailment. The piece cites long research and a mysterious compound known only to the doctor.
The piece profiles Al Adams, a major policy operator, and notes reformers like Goddard and officials shaping a new era. It recalls police, politicians, and business leaders tied to the city’s gambling and housing scenes, with Roosevelt praised as a reform catalyst and new precincts beginning to open.
A Brooklyn figure nicknamed the philanthropic pawn broker gave away much of his income to charity. He reportedly valued at $500 000 and used an umbrella pawn scheme as a steady, if ironic, means to raise funds. He was a pillar of benevolent societies and supported many charities while his own family prospers.
A weathering note urges readers to use Allen's Lang Balsam for throat tickle and rawness citing cold season misery. The ad claims safety with no opium and offers 25 cents at Clendenin's drug store.
In Rock Island Illinois circuit court a summons is issued for nonresident Moritz Handle to appear in the January term 1902. Alvina Handle filed a bill December 5 1901 asking relief. failure to appear will summon a decree by confession.
Public notice states King Machine Company has assigned all property and filed inventory and bond in Rock Island County Court Illinois. Creditors must present claims under oath within three months and debtors must promptly pay to the undersigned Fred Pollard dated December 1st, 19.
In Rock Island County Illinois Ida Christine Bood is named executrix of the will of John Hood. The county court room in Rock Island will hear claims at the February term on the first Monday. Creditors are notified to present proof and settle promptly.
Affidavit of non residence for Artie Nelson filed in Circuit Court Rock Island County Illinois. Joseph Nelson sues Artie Nelson on November 26 1901 with a summons returnable January first next. If Artie Nelson fails to appear plead answer or demur the bill will be confessed and a decree entered. George W Gamble Clerk. William A Meelde Solicitor.
In Rock Island County Illinois circuit court a chancery suit Anna Anderson vs Louis Anderson was filed December 5 1901. The summons issued returnable first Monday in January 1902. The order directs Louis Anderson to answer or demur by that term under penalty of default.
Notice is given that on December 11, 1901 a petition was filed to probate the last will of Daniel F. Clifford, deceased. Heirs named include Eugene Burns, John Burns, Henry Burns, Abbie Burns, Til nol a Ryan, St Marys Church, Patrick J. Carey and others. A hearing is set for January 6, 1902 at 10:00 AM in the Rock Island courthouse to show cause if any why the will should be admitted probate.
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