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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
3
A Labor Department report by Samuel McCune Lindsay analyzes conditions for railway workers in the United States. It notes selective hiring, long irregular hours, and a view of railroading as a life career with strict promotion rules, while highlighting generally cordial relations and industry influence on other labor.
The Rev Hiram H Thomas and wife offer to travel to South Africa to aid non-combatants in reconcentrado camps. His letter to the Transvaal leagues president is praised as patriotic and well-informed. The article notes broadening pro Boer sentiment in America and questions whether the administration will permit passports for relief work.
The plucky contender shocked the featherweight world by KOing champion McGovern in Hartford Connecticut. The fighter began in 1897 and built a 17 bout career with three draws, one loss, and the rest wins. Rothwell rose this year by defeating Bernstein, Santry, and Broad, setting up the title bout with McGovern.
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Moline State Savings Bank of Moline Illinois will be held at the bank office on January 14 1902 from 2 to 4 p m for the election of directors for the ensuing year. O F Anderson cashier. December 24 1901.
Official notice from Moline Illinois bank names SOL HIRSCH cashier as the presiding officer for the upcoming year election of directors. Date December 24, 1901.
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Moline Building Savings and Loan Association will be held at Warrhall on Monday January 13 1902 to elect three directors for three years one to fill a vacancy for one year and to transact other lawful business. P. C. Simmons President J. W Warr Secretary Moline Ill Dec 18 1901.
A humorous exchange about sensible dress and a bolero jacket appears alongside a Jamaica merchant's endorsement of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad-like note claims the remedy wards off pneumonia and cites local sellers F. J. Clendenin and B. Helmbeck.
A doctor tells Mr Smythe Mrs Smythe is not seriously ill and warns that a trip abroad would not benefit her condition. The exchange ends with Mr Smythe relieved and urging Mrs Smythe to shake.
The remark questions whether Erastus Pinkley sells his vote while Jim Colliston denies saying so. He notes Pinkley is willing to hire out his vote occasionally to affect party selection, reflected in the Washington story context.
A survey notes Japan’s rapid progress aided by American influence, with Osaka to host a 1908 industrial exposition inviting global exhibitors. It compares Osaka and St. Louis events, and discusses potential indemnity and punitive damages in China related to the Boxer outrages, plus concerns over North American cattle ranges and proposed public land leases for reseeding grasses and irrigation.
The Philippine commission proposes a two‑chamber government with civil governor and Washington delegates, retaining presidential veto, branding a path toward territorial statehood. Rises in beef supply shortages and oleomargarine controversy spark debate over labeling and price in Pennsylvania. Sir Robert Ball projects longer days in 60 million years, while Edison hails Marconi. Florida touted for freeze‑proof oranges amid other varied notes.
Ad persuasive note promotes Allen's Lung Balsam as a cure for the worst colds. It claims the remedy clears bronchial passages and improves air flow to the lungs, urging readers to obtain a bottle immediately.
A young gentleman and a younger lady play cards by a cheerful open fire in a bright parlor. They sit near the fire as they pace the game, the table between them, and they begin with a game of cocher before ending after an hour or so. The moral hints at uncertainty about what the game truly is.
A Chicago Post quip shows a child remarking that a man would lack someone to blame if there were no women, highlighting the social balance and humor in gender roles.
A Chicago Tribune extract shows a joyful suitor and a maid in a playful exchange about marriage and wealth. The dialogue notes envy from others and Harold’s cautious response about living on about $1500 yearly.
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