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Newspaper
Moline Daily Journal
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
6
A New Orleans drummer notes a revolution in tea use as country merchants stock larger amounts for general use beyond sickroom needs. He cites widespread adoption in Texas and Mississippi, with Negro communities emerging as major tea drinkers and Sassafras roots declining in favor.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes that rising tea consumption is tied to a mix of special and general causes, forming an interesting topic for contemporary trade. The discussion mirrors broader concerns about how parental actions may influence descendants, as echoed by a Chicago Record-Herald exchange.
A Chicago Post snippet shows a sweet young woman lamenting that a devoted suitor intentionally avoids giving her a chance to refuse him, eliciting her friend’s comment on his behavior.
Clara Morris earned $1900 in a recent week at 3 cents a word. Coquelin accepts a South African war themed play. Hattie Russell joins the Kelcey-Shannon company. Tom Moore prompts use of Sir Walter Scott. Ben Hur to be staged in French German and Russian within fourteen months. Wanda adaptation by Oulda comes to London. Eleanora Duse hears protests of modern drama. An Italian bust of Ellen Terry as Portia bought for $225. Leslie Carter as auburn haired heroine in Du Barry. Carmen sung in Bayonne arena with a large stage and two bulls killed by bullfighters.
The piece notes fur use in gowns with new color pairs brown and green gray and silver. It describes brussels net sashes, open seams with lace stitches, waist and skirt finishes, and a brown boa with silk rose petals. Black stock designs feature lace and steel beads, while muffs grow large including an enormous ermine example priced by its size.
A Virginia reader from Jonesville crediting Bucklin’s Arnica Balm with curing leg sores after 90 years of suffering from a childhood burn. The ad claims the balm is infallible for burns scalds cuts sores bruises and piles and notes a 25 cent price at FP G Clendenin.
An advertisement touts a clairvoyant and palmist who claims to name your age, occupation, future spouse, and marriage date for one dollar. It presents the psychic as a marvel of the 19th century with extraordinary powers and a proven track record.
A noted figure described as a world repute prophet offers daily facts and figures on business affairs. He claims infallible advice on law suits wills life insurance damages divorces deeds mortgages claims and financial difficulties with powers to penetrate human life.
The best peach orchards favor high ground near deep hollows with crops suited to short stocky growth. Use gooseberry cuttings with small branches rather than straight cuts. Keep trees healthy and insect free, and maintain proper soil manure to prevent blight and promote thrift. Transplant raspberries and blackberries in March to November. Apply fall manure to vines after harvest and bury old bones near grape roots to leach through winter.
An advertisement promises exact revelations of all love affairs and quick, happy marriages. It claims to reveal if the beloved is true, restore lost affection, and reveal how to charm the one you love. The clairvoyant states he will not take a fee unless proven superior to other mediums in the city.
An ad lists office at 612 Brady St Davenport opposite YMCA with readings offered for $1 if the ad is presented. It notes the professor does not use trance and only partly developed clairvoyants are present, with palmistry scholars after November 30. A ladies' maid attends, Sundays are closed, and readings are private.
Master in Chancery Elwin E. Parmenter will sell at public vendue on October 26, 1901 at 2 PM at the east door of Rock Island courthouse. The parcels are Lots 4 5 6 and 7 in Block 2 of Oak Hill Park Addition in Moline, Rock Island County Illinois, to satisfy a decree in Charlotte A Simmons versus Gustaf Swensson and heirs. Complainant's solicitor is J B Oakleap.
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