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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1902
Page
8
Forecasters predict a sun filled two day period with tonight and Tuesday slightly warmer. The Misislippi River status remains unsettled and a noontime reading shows modest gains while a dramatic alpine scene and a handsome girl vignette appear in the text, reflecting the paper’s light feature.
A jumble of local business ads and notices lists services and sales from Mullane's adv at LA 8 Hirach & Anderson to aft goods at Union News Depot and electric laundry. It notes real estate, fire insurance, meals, transportation deals, upcoming concerts, and a Rock Island pl ow shop inventory take, with mentions of the Dem state convention and June travel tickets. The item also reports arrests of two men and a mass relocation of stock to a temporary London store site.
Florodora continues its long Chicago engagement at the Sinola theatre with Edna Wallace Hopper and a strong cast in leading roles. The production draws heavy out of town audiences as the New York company tours, and critics hail it as one of the best balanced musical comedies ever produced in this country.
Firemen saved adjacent brick barn and another structure as flames spread across the alley. The Swanson stock building burned completely, including forty seven tons of hay, with no recent fire history to explain the incident. Horses were moved to safety during the blaze.
Census takers report trouble in districts as some families delay reports hoping for a tax break. The census is inexpensive for residents, but each unreported child reduces state tax revenue and hurts funding.
Mr Patterson, long time general freight and passenger agent of the Rock Island and Peoria road, is promoted to assistant general freight agent of the Co. R. I. & P. with headquarters at Rock Island, in recognition of his valuable service. Also includes medical ad copy for Herbine and Catarrh Cure promotions.
The article highlights two top mares, Tone and Personette, poised for an anticipated race at Ottawa races, noting their long streaks and strong recent forms. Secretary Palmer secured the second day’s event, promising a marquee contest, with a note on their reputation as premier half mile performers. Also includes an ad for Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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