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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1902
Page
7
In Harmony and Concord intrigue peaks as a courthouse fire prompts shifting loyalties. Miss Betty reveals a calculated plan to avert violence and claims responsibility for the act, while Lemuel Bilkins and a prickly political web unfold around Harmony’s tactics and Concord’s tense election.
Civil war veteran M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana relates his wife’s long illness and cure by Dr King’s New Life Pills. He asserts the remedy worked wonders for her health and notes the pills cost 26 cents at Clendenin's Drug Store.
An old advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures eczema itching humors pimples carbuncles and skin sores by purifying the blood. It states internal use enriches the blood and offers free samples and advice. Available at Wawthorn Pharmacy Moline 2220 6th Ave.
A LaGrange Georgia man writes that Rickens Arnica Salve cured a severe leg pinning pore after six pianrhe in five days. The ad praises the salve for ulcers wounds and boils and claims it is the best salve in the world. Available for 26 cents at Bold a Drug Store.
Betty congratulates Guy Herbert after he defeats a party clique in the election open market. Lois and Miss Pinkney react with envy and anger as the scene reveals Herbert’s rise and Betty’s surprise at Concord’s win.
The article catalogs white lingerie with lace inserts and new sleeve styles, straw hats with wide sailor shapes, and floral garnitures like pale rose chiffon rosebuds. It notes lace thinning for summer, revived cornflowers and roses on hats, and gray velvet and lace combinations with vivid color accents. It also references political chatter and a humorous exchange between Senator Sorghum and Washington Star columns, reflecting period tone.
Advertises a non surgical cure for varicocele and other male and private illnesses. Claims to restore diseased veins, preserve organs, and provide free private counsel with a contract of promises, urging men to seek its life renewing treatment.
A Moline citizen Mr Charles Kronmiller of 1719 4th avenue reports severe back and kidney pain from heavy lifting and stooping. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Clendenin’s drug store he experienced immediate relief and notes his family also benefited. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
Rail and steamer timetables list Burlington Northern lines with trains south and east from Moline, Rock Island to St Louis, Davenport routes to Denver and Kansas City, and connections at Barstow to Sterling. West and north trains run from St Louis to Clinton, Savanna, Davenport and beyond. Daily trains marked with an asterisk. others operate daily except Sunday.
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific timetable lists daily trains with destinations including Des Moines Davenport Kansas City Denver St Paul Minneapolis Sioux Falls and Omaha. Notes direct connections at Rock Island arrival times transfers at Savanna Sabula Clinton and Davenport and special cases for Nos 3 21 23 and 24 with exceptions and platform changes.
Rail timetables show trains between Rock Island and Peoria with numbers and connections to Cincinnati St Louis and Bloomington, noting daily services and main-depot departures. Steamer lines Helen Blair and W J Young Jr sail weekly to Muscatine Burlington and Clinton with return trips and afternoon departures via Lamont & Son agents.
EF Livery and Boarding Stables advertises careful drivers and prompt train turnout service. Stalls available for rent by the month. Special rates for funeral turnouts. Location given as The Old Rink, 6th Avenue, Moline.
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