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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
3
An essay argues widespread prejudice against the automobile, blaming speedsters for dangerous behavior on streets and roads. It cites Rev Dr Lorimer on class attitudes toward the poor, urges lawful, severe action against reckless drivers, and notes frequent fatal accidents from speeding.
A collage of brief notes citing figures like Joaquin Miller the poet of the Sierras, Emperors and presidents, debates over seal regulations, Transvaal trade woes, George Kennan, Miss Alice Roosevelt, and a British admiralty view of Morgan as a sea serpent. The items read as vignettes and social commentary rather than a single story.
An 19th century style advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh with a price of 76c per bottle. Endorsements from West & Traux Walding Kinnan Marvin and others vouch for F J Cheney and Coa’s reliability and financial backing. The copy promises testimonials and notes Hall's Family Pills as superior.
Low rate excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo St Paul Minneapolis and many points will be on sale via Rock Island route starting June 1. Inquiries at BR L P ticket office corner Fourth avenue and Thirteenth Street.
A 19th century naval vignette recalls Midshipman Nelson Camperdown facing local revelry and sneers in Irish ports. The piece mentions Biddy and Kate Macartney and notes such scenes as tests of bearing for aspiring officers. It also references Admiral Nelson’s era and a penny dreadful tone.
Princeton scientist Prof Scott notes wild birds sometimes alter songs and may imitate dogs wheels saws and human speech. A Bird Lore writer recounts a parrotlike incident with a voice heard on a back step saying you are a pretty bird and asking where you are.
The narrator waited for time to investigate and found the bird at the top of a walnut tree in striking attire. By week’s end the rose-breasted probeeak kept repeating “Pretty, pretty bird, where are you?” as its mate lingered nearby.
New York shows the densest grouping of physicians in one area, with Philadelphia also housing many doctors on Chestnut Street. A four block radius around the city contains large numbers of medical practitioners, while DC has the highest physician density ratio. The Newark Herald notes the trend of doctors clustering in specific streets and blocks.
Webb and Albrecht promote numerous properties from 7 room houses and 8 room rentals in the city to 336 acre farms with hardwood timber and bottom land. Prices range from 1500 to 6500 with trades including city lots, acre plots, and city property. They also offer insurance and loans with office hours listed.
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