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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1902
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR hints at a legal notice detailing a court action involving a local attorney and public proceedings. Names and dates unreadable but indicates official filing and scheduled hearing, typical of municipal legal notices.
A detailed look at Chicago’s police strength shows 2500 patrolmen and over 200 higher ranks ready for parades and daily duties. The article compares Chicago’s force to New York, Philadelphia, St Louis and Boston, noting patrol ratios, salaries, and the variety of duties from theft recovery to street patrols. It cites 1901 arrest and fine figures, patrol organization across 42 stations, and the role of roundsmen and spotters in maintaining order.
A Rock Island Illinois infirmary claim highlights Dr J Alvin Horne and staff curing deafness and speech loss. A mother praises her son Oscar who regained hearing after one month of treatment and urges others with chronic diseases to consult the specialists. Free consultation and ten dollar x ray exam offered for a limited time.
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