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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1884
Page
3
Advertisement touts Sarsa Parilla from Agra as a potent blood purifier and tonic. Claims cure for scrofula skin diseases liver complaints and female weaknesses, with decades of use and wide availability through druggists.
The London Telegraph correspondent details the White Lily secret society, claiming its omnipotent reach across China Siam and its tolerance only of British and American lives. He cites incidents of its coercive power over foreign workers and local communities, including a mill destruction near Bangkok.
A Hartford Post piece suggests skimming a novel to grasp essential plot points while hinting at the reader’s imagined scenes of moonlight walks and teahouses. It notes Worth’s dresses displayed, noting the shop’s trademark quality but limited availability and high prices.
The Chicago Herald notes Florida's potential perfume industry from local flowers. A Jacksonville firm is already producing fragrances. A Florida gentleman reportedly patents a mangrove and sapodilla process and cassava fragrance extraction. Captain Mayne Reid comments on Terra del Fuego natives and white flags.
A historical page combines political charts showing two party vote relations in past elections and a society snippet about a Louisville beauty meeting her future husband on a Mississippi steamboat. The piece references 19th century figures like Lincoln and Douglass and narrates a tale of a mutual marriage vow sparked on a steamer voyage.
In Vienna newspapers a case from the Fourteenth Army corps court martial records Lieutenant Josef Hintner of the Tyrolese azer regiment in the reserve refusing a duel after being challenged by Lieutenant Morl. Hintner cites religion conscience and civil and military law. he is deprived of commission and rank.
A Calgary dentist is reportedly extracting teeth from Indians as part of a disturbing practice. The piece notes decayed teeth were rare before civilization and mocks sun dance participants. It references a photograph of Sarah Berchardt wrapped in furs, described in sensational terms.
A Detroit Colored man at Central Market asks a stall keeper about insuring household furniture for 400 dollars. The keeper warns that arson would lead to jail and state prison, even for a small saving. The man muses about letting the fire destroy the furniture to save eight dollars.
In a quirky item from the Chicago Herald a Virginian discusses why a Washington plaster cast shows distorted lips. The claim centers on dentures made in Paris that did not fit, causing the upper and lower lips to bulge in the final likeness. The account cites a Washington visit to clarify the mystery. Ole Bull’s daughter note follows, describing the musician’s child and her early violin talent, with the instrument preserved for her future readiness.
Amy tells Mildred a high school escapade, but Mildred warns against gratuitous details and urges restraint. The exchange centers on secrecy and discretion in sharing the tale.
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