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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1902
Page
2
Special telegram from Philadelphia reports Marconi’s claim of cross Atlantic wireless communication to Cornwall coast stations for 2099 miles. He notes early cable interests ridiculed wireless tests, now facing loss of value from wireless spread and patent protection in many countries.
An advertisement extols the health benefits of exercise for women but warns it cannot cure womanly diseases. Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets are promoted as cures for female weakness, inflammation, and related ailments with testimonials from Aurora, Missouri.
Manager Harris has completed plans for the Tri City Athletic Association boxing carnival at Turner Hall next Wednesday evening. The six round feature is Spider Kelley versus Kid Herrick with a four round bout Jack Jetuee against Dick Green and five round bouts Dusky Bowman against an unknown fighter and Kid Rod versus Seb Warthmann.
High School notes describe the eighth grade entertainment by freshmen and guests from the high school family, highlighted by a farce A Twentieth Century Poem de Leen performed by Gamma Detta Phosorortey. The Rock Island High School basketball team visited Muscatine for a return game, losing 19 to 15.
The notes cover Friday morning exams, staff absences due to illness, and visitors from Brown's Business College in Davenport. Passing students in typewriting and half day transcription include Alice Nelson, Jessie Ziegler, Frank Anderson, Edith Kinsman, Adelaide Segar, and others. Out of town visitors, vaccination updates, a planned baseball team, formation of a wholesale office as a corporation, and a spelling contest using Roosevelt’s message are described along with new office fittings and student involvement in business practice.
The ad asserts nagging women indicate nervous and worn conditions in the home and promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for female troubles headaches and weak kidneys. It claims thousands of sufferers have found health and happiness using the remedy at Clendenin’s drug store. An Inquiring Philosopher joke closes the piece.
The article recalls Willan Allen White's incisive magazine pieces from the past two years and notes a sharp humorous dispute with Mr Thomas Hatt. It mentions White's sketch for Mateh appearing in Cosmpolitan and his connection to President Harrison, expected to engage both supporters and critics.
Daily notice extols Dr Kings New Life Pils as a grand remedy for liver and bowel troubles. Claims constip ation headache biliousness and indigestion are cured. Sample 25c at lendenin's drug store.
The notice advertises 10 cents per hundred for clean papers to be posted in bundles at the Journal office. It specifies pricing and the method of delivery for bulk distribution.
A Philadelphia edition recalls a convict known for jail escapes who reflects on his fault of never living up to his convictions. The remark underscores a roguish figure famed for breaking free and failing to meet personal standards.
Horatio Jones reflects on choosing a career in comedy over tragedy and notes it is rare to follow a youthful ambition. A sympathetic young woman replies that he already makes people laugh often. Tit-Bits quotes the exchange.
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