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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1902
Page
9
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney bladder and urinary issues. It claims relief from frequent urination and nocturnal awakenings and offers samples by mail. Sold in 50c and $1 sizes by druggists and through the Kilmer & Co. ton NYC office.
A Winchester Indiana Civil War veteran says his wife suffered long illness before being cured by Dr King's New Life Pills. He claims the remedies work wonders and notes the 25 cent price at Clendenin's Drug Store.
A guide on hosting etiquette stresses calm handling of guests and tact. It notes a poised demeanor, smooth service, and attentive details as keys to successful entertainments. The excerpt contrasts imperturbable poise with the risk of visible anxiety, citing dialogue from a magazine.
Archaeology: George B. Howard reports a hieroglyphic stairway found in Central America not to be reproduced at the Peabody Museum. Astronomy: Comet A 1902, first discovered this year by Dr. W. R. Brooks, catalogued at Smith Observatory Geneva NY. Agriculture: US Department of Agriculture sends expedition to Guatemala and southern Mexico to study tropical crops, esp rubber and coffee. Technology: German trackless trolley success inspires a two-wire system planned for Franklin NH. Industry: Porto Rican silkworm experiments show potential for raising silk to boost local crafts. Manufacturing: new soldering method to replace hand work. sardine canning factories may adopt new cans and soldering tech. Government: Germany offers prizes totaling 15,000 marks for best alcohol-motor draft designs.
A garbled York column fragment imagines native Punjab ladies playing ping-pong and a New York club dinner for Spanish-American War heroes. It recalls Jacob Pep low, Cuban firefight tales, Carota counterfeits, and a Rome of sensational rumors ending with a comic quip about current historical romances and a dispute over dime novels.
A note on rickets in children caused by poor feeding and soft bones explains how Scott's Emulsion strengthens bones with hypophosphites and nourishes flesh with cod liver oil. The ad claims rapid improvement in rickety children and offers a free sample from Scott & P WnF Chen.sss 54 Pearl St, N.
A weekly urging women to blend schooling with character patience and kindness as they enter society. The piece argues book learning alone harms social success and praises gracious conversation and self sacrifice for a happy wife and mother role.
The Duchess of Buccleuch remains a leading figure in Queen Alexandra’s circle. As Mistress of the Robes she manages wardrobe needs for the coronation year and royal events, acting as a prime ministerial advisor to the queen, while Queen Alexandra relies on a broad entourage for formal duties.
A Washington Star snippet shows Senator Sorghum and another figure in a brief exchange about endorsement and political policy. The light quarrel centers on misunderstanding a note as endorsement. The tone mirrors a playful, satirical headline moment in Washington politics.
Mr. Lepperd keeper of the Prospect Park house reports a stray donkey found on the premises for two days. The owner may claim by describing the animal and paying the notice fee.
In a quip from a rural comic, Little Ebet asks for the meaning of ambidex eous and Farmer Dunk answers with a humorous definition about someone who can steal with both hands. The exchange showcases playful wordplay and farmer character banter.
A Yonkers Statesman quip notes that when two women part, they bid farewell repeatedly to avoid giving the other the last word. The playful remark reflects social humor on parting manners.
A brief Yonkers Statesman exchange notes Patience and Patrice about a friend entering a hair restoration shop and jokes about his hair coming out. The playful dialogue captures urban banter on a light topic.
Listings include No. 81 18th avenue for 1550 No. 2403 Fifth avenue corner for 2800 No. 2223 Seventh avenue for 2100 No. 2218 Third avenue for 1400 No. 2322 Seventh avenue for 2100 229 Second street for 1850 Ground and house for use No. 2529 Fifth avenue for 2800 Lots on Nineteenth avenue for 160 Lots in all parts of city E L Hastman invites callers before buying
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