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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for womanly diseases. It claims the remedies relieve nervousness, restore appetite, improve sleep, promote regularity, and ease maternity. A Dallas, Missouri testimonial praises rapid recovery and weight gain after use.
The article surveys New Year divinations and superstitions from around the world, noting how people on January 1 seek futures through cards, Bible readings, and animal signs. It cites Scottish use of a Bible verse, and omens involving dog barks, cats, snakes, pigs, crows, magpies, and jackdaws as forecasts of fortune or misfortune for the year.
A Chicago News item notes a humorous lapse as Aunt Jane-Ezra informs her mother the portrait of Uncle Ham has arrived but the artist painted it upside down. The quip highlights a quirky error in a local scene.
A promotional notice for Botanic Blood Balm claims it cures ulcers, skin diseases, rheumatism, blood issues, and assorted sores. It offers 10,000 free trial treatments via Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta and urges readers to write for free medical advice.
A lyrical narration from Flowel Scott Mines portrays a stately dance that evokes nostalgia for an era when romance ruled and material riches held no sway. The narrator and audience are swept by the elegance and grace of the dancers, as modern life fades in the glow of memory.
The piece argues that common proverbs often mislead when taken literally, citing sayings like Where there's smoke there's fire and Straws show which way the wind blows. It critiques cautious mottos such as In doubt do nought and suggests that hesitancy can hinder achievement, while bold action can spur progress.
Washington officials discuss English with Wu Ting Fang. The Chinese minister claims English learned in China is purer than American usage, noting even Harvard graduates speak with a Yankee dialect.
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