Some Terrible Volcanic Disasters of the Past
A survey of historic eruptions notes Vesuvius losses at Pompeii and Herculaneum, Krakatoa’s 1883 blast and tidal waves, Etna’s ancient activity, and central versus linear volcanic systems. It cites Stromboli, Jan Mayen, Canary and Ascension as active sites, and records the global reach of volcanic dust and dramatic eruptions through history.
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Zee
Benides
South America
Rocky Mountains
North America
Alecia
Iceland
Jan Mayen Island
Canary
Cape Verde
Ascension Islands
Hawaiian Archipelago
Mauna Loa
Pert Coed
Krakatoa
Sunda
Indian Ocean
Javea
Japio
Philippines
Molucca
Formosa
West Indies
Willis Sedbon
Secrets of the Bath Across Centuries
The passage notes Isabel of Bavaria using chickweed decoctions for complexion and bathing daily. Diana of Poitiers trusted cold rain water for regular morning baths, while other beauties of the last century adopted various unusual bath practices.
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Isabel
Bavaria
Diana of
Bath treatments and royal bath lore in old journal extract
The passage describes various bath additives used to improve skin and health, including rose water, melon juice, and almond yolk mixtures, and notes Queen Marie Antoinette’s aromatic bath practices. It also references infant illness and a Perry Davis painkiller claimed to stop diarrhea and vomiting in children.
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Marie Antoinette
Botanic Blood Balm advertised as cure for eczema and skin troubles
A veterinary style sales pitch promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a certain internal cure for eczema itching humors and carbuncles. It claims to enrich and purify the blood, heal sores and give a healthy skin glow, with free samples and medical advice offered. Sold in Moline at Hawthorn Pharmacy 2220 5th Ave and priced at $1.
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Moline
Hawthorn Pharmacy
5Th Ave
Dainty Gowns for Summer With Edge Embroidered Fabrics
The article describes dainty summer gowns in edge embroidered fabrics with pink accents and lace, tailored for society leaders. Design highlights include solid striped plaits, ribbon gashes, and bows, with parasol borders in a Dresden style. Mrs Payne Winney, formerly Miss Helen Hay, is noted among the wearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne Winney
Hel
Hay
Stut
Woman's Best Friend and Free Trial Bottle Offer
An advertisement touts Zoa Phora as a cure for female ailments including ovarian and bladder issues, monthly pains, and general weakness. It claims a large trial bottle mailed free to all who write, with testimonials from Miss Lily Fox of Cambridge Nebraska and Mrs. Joseph Brownell of Chicago Illinois praising cures and improved appearance.
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Lily Fox
Cambridge
Neb
Zoa Phora
Joseph Brownell
Wentworth Ave
Chicago
Tom
Sam Sao
Master’s Sale in Rock Island County Illinois
Notice of master's sale in chancery due to partition in a multi party suit. The 1902 decree orders sale of Lot No. five in section 5, township 17 north, range 1 west, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, for cash with two thirds minimum bid, to settle the partition and leases described in the decree. Sale occurs June 14, 1902, at 2 p.m. sale premises in Moline. Master in Chancery Walter J. E. Moore, solicited by Sweeney and Walker attorneys for complainants.
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R. Moore
Sweeney
A “Walker
Fllinoia
Rock
Nd County
Chancery
Brekken A. Bartlett
Henry Ls Sullivan
Samuel M. Sullivan
Clara L. McGraw
Sarah J. Norris
Hiram Jinks
Samuel B. Sample
H. B. David
Wiliam L
Wiliam L. Sample, James 8. Sample, John J. Sample,,‘Daniel W. Sample
George W. Sample
Frank Jinks
Howard L. Wroten
O Frank Wroten
Harmon O. Jenny
Harrison FP. Bartlett
William Q. Bartlett
Charlotte. Crawford
Emme Batchelder
Warren M. Sullivan
Moline
Rock Island
Milinois
A. D
Walter J. E
Cha
Rock Island County
Titino W. R. Moore
Solr
Master’s Sale notice in Rock Island County Illinois
In the Circu it Court of Illinois Rock Island County a master in chancery will sell by public vendue on May 24 1902 at 2 pm at the east door of the Moline post office to satisfy a decree in favor of Moline Building Savings & Loan Association against Frank Q Carlson. The parcel is Lot 1 in Block 2 in Healy’s subdivision of part of section 33 township 18N range 1W, containing the specified eastern 165 feet excepted. Dated Moline April 17 1902 Walter J Entrikin Master in Chancery Rock Island County Illinois Wood & Perk attorneys.
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Wood & Peek
State OF Illinois
Rock Island County
Moline Building Savings & Loan Association
Frank QO. Carlson
Moline
Rock Island
Illinois
Healy
Ilinois
Walter J. Entrikin
Nanois
Wook & Pehk
Complnt - Bolr’s
Suffering Kidney Trouble Reversed by Electric Bitters
Mal Carrier Burnett Mann of Levanna Missouri recalls three years of kidney pain and fatigue. After using Electric Bitters he claims complete cure of dull aches, back pain, and bowel discomfort, noting renewed energy and wellbeing. Sold by Clendenin's Drug Store with satisfaction guaranteed.
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Mal Carrier Burnett Mann
Levanna
Clendenin
Notice of Dissolution of Holmgren Anderson & Co
Public notice states the partnership Holmgren Anderson and Company is dissolved by mutual consent. H J Gripp is appointed agent to collect notes and accounts and to pay liabilities. Claus Anderson continues the grocery business at the old stand in Moline Illinois inviting old customers to pay on Gripp’s behalf. Dated May 12 1902.
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Holmgren, Anderson & Company
H. J. Gripp
Claus Anderson
Gripp
Holmgren
Great Texas Cotton and Discoveries Highlight Cisco Work
A fragmented notice from Cisco Texas references Dr. King's New Discovery and a lung trouble claim. It mentions editor J J Eager and a struggle with health, suggesting a local promotion or testimonial tied to medical remedies.
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Texas
Cisco
Dr Ostrom Oculist and Aurist Adverts Eyes Nose Throat
Satire notice highlights eye nose and throat care by Dr Ostrom an oculist and aurist Hours are to 12 a m and 1 to 6 p m Sundays 9 to 11 Telephone 1287 Illinois Theatre Building Rock Island
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Ostrom
Illinois Theatre Building
Rock Ialand
Railroad and Steamer Time Schedules for Chicago Lines
Timetables show Chicago, Burlington & Quincy trains south and east to St. Louis and Davenport with connections at Muscatine, Savanna, Clinton, and Dubuque. west and north trains to Rock Island, Sterling, and Denver with asterisked daily trains. Milwaukee and Saint Paul arrivals at Moline include routes from Dubuque, LaCrosse, Freeport, and Milwaukee with departures via the Illinois River at Rock Island.
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Moline
St. P
Dubuque
Savanne
Clinton
Davenport
St. Louia
Rock Island
Peoria
Beardstown
Quincy
Burlington
Lincoln
Denver
Savanna
Chicago, Milwaukee & Saint Paul
Dubique Assoc
LaCrosse
Freeport
Sabula
Milwaukee
Town Ride of River
Train Schedule Fragments From Rock Island and Davenport
A fragmented timetable lists trains westward and eastward from Davenport Rock Island and connections. It notes times for destinations including Des Moines Omaha Denver Kansas City Fort Worth St Paul Minneapolis and more with limited service details and several cross references to depots and connections.
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Des Moines
Davenport
Kansas City
Topeka
Texas
Colorado
Denver
Fort~worth
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Sioux Falla
Omahs
Sreseseseces
Denve
el Paso
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Omaha
California
Hock Island
Steamer Schedules Face Weekday Routes Across Several Towns
The steamer Helen Blair sails from Muscatine New Boston Keiths burg Oquawka and Burlington on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 pm while the W J Young Jr departs Tuesdays and Saturdays with evening arrivals around 8 15 p m. Passengers may transfer at Muscatine for continued service.
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Muscatine
New Boston
Keithsburg
Oquawka
Burlington
Helen Blair
W. J. Young, JR
Mnv Exlington
Helen Biair
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Dr. Pierce
Charlotte
J L. Lumsden
Whitehall Street
Atlanta
Rockefellers
Standard
Stan
Wat
Standard Sewing Mach. Co
Lake ST
Chicago, Ill
W. P. Hines
Third Avenue
L. M. Richards
Fifteenth Avenue
Moline, Ill
Bata Mers
Vesuvius
Tnd
Pompeii
Heremienia
Phlinw
Pliny the Younger
Mount
Cevera
Rom
Pomporianus
Pliny
Torre del Greece
Pute
Etna
Pompe
Perry Davis
John Hee
Ali Ee Sig
Artien
Bier Chemical GO
Alee
Madison Square
PMILA
THE
Wall Street Journal
Dow, Jones & Co
Broadst
N. Y
Wall St
Ua Ae Ita
U.S
Patent Office
Wasklegten
Peterson’s Express
Oni O. Peterson
St Helos Livery
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
A.m. P.m
Savanna End
East Moline
Ulinois
Rock Island &Pacific
Springfield
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Tancebes
Bloomington
Cable Branch
Sherrard & Cable
Sherrard
Coyse
Uyton
Pearis
Carnival City Packet Company
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