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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1902
Page
8
A partial note describes a large force of sport trimmers to be ready by Monday morning. It emphasizes promptness and free offerings. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or places.
Henry H Canfield and his wife were found dead at their Morrison home yesterday morning. Authorities believe Canfield shot his wife then killed himself amid family troubles. Reports say Canfield, about 60, had past business and relationship issues and had recently returned from a West trip without his wife.
Local forecast for Moline and vicinity is incomplete with partial cloud cover tonight and Tuesday. River forecast notes slight changes in the Mississippi between Quebec and Davenport. Temperature observation as indicated by standard thermometer.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a crowded holiday event and urges timely attendance. The text references PRESTON and a parade or gathering with cautions about last minute choices and enjoyment, though many words are unreadable.
A dealer advertises white lawn gowns and a handsome French lawn suite in several trim styles at unusually low prices. Linen and water trimmed shirts and gowns mentioned. value noted as very affordable with limited stock, implying quick sale.
Fragmentary catalog entry lists corded batiste in white pink blue navy and other colors with small price per yard and a lace stripe cotton net rose batiste. Mentions handgamed sizes and vague values.
A local advert touts the largest hammock business in history with larger and better hammocks and lower prices. Fancy hammocks advertised at 75c and 590 appear in the notice, signaling a special sales push.
Local notices advertise a grand July 4 celebration at the Watch Tower with free moving pictures of volcano destruction, fireworks, dances, and attractions. Vendors offer cigars, hats, and millinery sales, while rail specials and excursions hint at city entertainment options and safety reminders.
Uncertain OCR lists merchandise including telescopes suit cases traveling bags patent leather belts harness buckles real seal belts and tucked fancy belts. Also turquoise brooches perfumes cosmetics and a variety of colors with prices noted per unit as part of a Fourth of July sale selection.
Local store advertises McKay waist and hose supporters for ladies and misses at 38 cents during a July 4 sale. Includes hosiery, boy’s canvas, men’s leather, and assorted apparel with prices shown in small type across a cluttered ad.
The article reports rainfall of 691 inches to date and discusses public reaction to lingering rains. It cites forecasts by Rev. Ira Hicks and Mr. Richard Mansill predicting continued storm periods into July. It notes impacts on fruit crops and mentions planetary alignments linked to storms and hail threats.
fragmented text mentions city and individuals likely denying a report. readable parts reference Col Hord Bast Moline Pot Byron Rallye and a denial, but details are unclear.
Conferees in Congress have practically reached an agreement on the Philippine civil government bill and will likely present their report to the Senate this afternoon. The compromise eliminates the coinage issue from the bill and postpones it to another session for independent action. The house provision for territorial legislation remains in a modified form.
London report says the king slept well in the morning bulletin. Dressing of the wound remains painful but no bad symptoms are shown. By 3:30 pm he maintained progress and again used the invalid chair.
A Winker. Our miseea hat, white with silk trimming, priced at 80 cents and up, sells quickly. Styles available in blue, pink, and white. Mullane's Millinery Dept.
Historic debate over changes to shipping dead bodies includes objections to cotton stuffing in caskets removed for viewing. Undertakers argue removal increases disease risk, preferring traditional embalming and disinfecting with glass viewing in baskets. National undertakers groups back the cottonless rule, with state health board approval cited.
Charles Wahlelstrand of 439 Twefth Avenue died at McDunne in Kansas on Saturday after a long illness. Born in Sweden on July 29, 184, he had lived in the city many years and worked over 25 years for Deere. He came directly to Moline and resided here with the exception of a few years. He is survived by family members including Daniel Wigton and Leo on a policing note.
Members of the Tron Mousin Club and their families plan a calendar picnic next Saturday at the block party grounds. The meeting point is 237 These annual gatherings offer a pleasant occasion for families to become acquainted and enjoy the day together with a parade and marching route along specific streets to reach the grounds.
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