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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1875
Page
2
A fragmentary note suggests Republicans carry Ohio by a good majority but warns summer political confidence is low. The text implies signs are failing and emphasizes cautious optimism amid uncertain politics.
Hon. D. M. L. Key appointed to succeed Axprew Johnson. He is described as talented and very popular in his section, with strong support from local communities and political circles.
A report notes the widow of President Lincoln has been restored to reason and is again in the company of friends and relatives, signaling a return to normalcy after recent distress.
The Argus notes a policy shift as the paper asserts the Rockford railroad will not turn a profit. The change follows a management realignment after the combination running the line was dissolved.
A late Austrian emperor reportedly bequeathed six million dollars to the pope. The note comments that few would object to the pope under such circumstances, beyond his claimed infallibility.
An Aurora to Rockford excursion train derailed on Tuesday, sending three cars down a steep embankment. Three people were fatally wounded and many others seriously injured, marking a tragic end to a day of leisure.
Rumors say Governor Allen may resign from the Democratic ticket in Ohio due to ill health. Friends urge the move to prolong his life, a motive gaining weight given his age.
A Friday night attack near Miller House targets J. E. Miller a former U S ganger believed to hold information damaging to prominent Chicago figures. Police suspect the incident relates toAFFAIRS efforts to crush a whisky ring and expose corruption.
A Cincinnati Inquirer editorial urges admiration for Senator Morton citing his record of the Democratic party. The piece argues his public presentation and hints at strong achievements attributed to his work in Ohio.
The Chicago Tribune describes Jeff Davis' decline to appear in Winnebago County as courteous and graceful. It praises the letter as forgetting and forgiving, with a delicate hint of possible alternative outcomes.
The event gathers ten health related subjects to be considered with funding raised by Belgian subscription. It will be under the patronage of the king of the Belgians and the city of Brussels.
In Fall River the operatives debate timing of going back to work as ballots show employers offer all they can pay and workers grow weary of a stalemate. The piece notes rising cynicism as the strike drags and mills risk idle time.
The Times of New Orleans praises the first bale of cotton arriving in the city and foresees strong business for the staple. Planters enjoy easier credit and money to buy, with maturities improving crop traffic. Past delays from external funds no longer hinder shipping this season.
The article notes many citizens doubt the alleged insurrection by black residents in Middle Georgia and describes a panic that may have inflated the danger. It mentions Governor Smith declining militia reinforcement from Augusta and questions the alleged planning by a few ringleaders now under arrest.
A sharp drop in Turkish securities is linked to unrest in Herzegovina and raises fears on the London Stock Exchange. The author notes that only four of fifteen million subjects of the sultan are Mohammedans, highlighting that six million non-Muslim subjects are less tied to Turkish rule and may resist Porte authority.
The public grows doubtful about war to save Turkey from dissolution while concern grows over Britain’s ability to meet its financial obligations. The text hints at shifts in attitudes among Roumanians Albanians and Greeks and the broader stake in the region’s partition.
A broad survey notes wheat yields and quality vary by state with Ohio Indiana Illinois and Kentucky showing mixed results. Oats suffer heavy damage while production rises in Michigan Wisconsin and Iowa. Corn acreage expands and cattle and hogs in better condition with grain feeding widespread. Refer to The Review for county specifics.
The Chicago Inter Ocean depicts a growing marriage focus with seven columns on the subject and ads for a matrimonial agency promising introductions with no fee until decree. Readers from Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota send letters seeking spouses while critics warn of sensationalism and intrusion into private life.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt describes a Third Street woman asking a lone boy about his family. The child cites a missing baby reportedly taken to view a dead cat by neighborhood youths. The family shows little concern for callers, and the woman departs as the boy waits to join a companion for a street trip to buy produce along Michigan Avenue.
The Boys and Girls Aid Society of San Francisco plans a Youths Saving Society. Boys may deposit earnings into a savings bank and earn five cents per dollar each month. Depositors are numbered, records kept by the secretary, and at month end the bank is opened for withdrawal or transfer to a regular bank account. The aim is to encourage thrift among the youths.
Reports from Rock Island and neighboring counties reveal a mixed crop outlook. Wheat remains limited, oats and rye yield well, barley fair to poor, corn looks strong but risks frost, potatoes and fruit show promise yet fruit overall short, clover near failure, timothy hurt by winter, hay good, cattle and hog markets stable, with minor frost damage noted.
A varied news snippet notes Goldsmith Maid winning the free-for-all race in three heats with times 2:18, 2:17.54, and 2:16, while the broader column covers local incidents. It mentions a jail sentence for Rev. Andrew Renders in Quin cy Illinois, a fatal lumber accident in Sandusky Ohio, and other regional items including state fair talk in Ottawa and a North Carolina election update.
Mercer County observers Porter and Bigelow forecast crop yields with oats around 30 bushels per acre and barley scarce. Wheat may reach 10 bushels per acre, rye around 30 bushels, corn looking well and likely above average if frost stays away. Hay expected at 1.25 tons per acre. Some oats damaged by storms requiring mowing in places.
Mr. G. C. Rankin reports oats at about half a crop and wheat yielding one third with little sown. Corn may be average but early frosts threaten it, hay almost a failure, and fruit yields are very small. Apples are scarce and grapes poor, with no rain and cool nights for corn.
The Fulton Journal surveys Whiteside crops noting wheat as an average crop, oats rye and barley generally excellent, corn possibly abundant if no early frost, hay good except overflowed bottom lands, and potatoes immense. Fruit will be short with cherries scarce and apples about one quarter of normal. small fruits plentiful helping offset losses. July rains and winds reduced smaller grain in some areas, but overall crops are fair and being secured.
Three women identified as Mrs Parslow Miss Hinchy and Mary Foren were arrested by government authorities for allegedly selling liquor to six Indians. The incident highlights enforcement actions in Sioux City.
Guidance for caring for the sick emphasizes respect for patient autonomy and honesty toward dying individuals. It recommends practical help, proper lifting technique, furnishing comfort beyond flowers, and avoiding unnecessary doctor discussions outside the sick room. It cautions against exhausting the caregiver and stresses timely, respectful communication.
The article notes some cigar makers stamp boxes with collection district state and box count instead of branding each box as required. Internal revenue officers will seize cigars in nonbranded boxes. Deputy Collector Wiser has orders to seize irregular goods and manufacturers must comply.
Sickness prevails everywhere and many suffer from Dyspepsia and liver complaints with symptoms like irritability constipation headaches sour stomach heartburn and palpitations. The advertisement touts Green's August Flower with a 10 cent sample at the drug store and a 15 cent regular dose.
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