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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1889
Page
8
In Gainesville Texas a man drilling a well unearthed a huge snake and the entire skeleton of a gigantic human inside its stomach. The discovery occurred in a ravine valley where heavy rains create a torrent, drawing curiosity and speculation from neighbors.
A man named Christie saved a life ten years ago amid a dangerous incident at Mog Alten Center near West Gray. A ceremony or reward followed years later as family and local officials gathered to honor the act and express gratitude for the lifesaving deed.
A tornado or wind storm struck a house in Summer County, killing Mr Harker and injuring his family as debris struck the home. The family, who had been driven from the west last fall by the storm, were rushing to safety when the wreckage trapped them. Neighbors and county authorities assisted the bereaved widow and children after the tragedy.
In Dasville on April 14 a nine month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P Myers died after four weeks of brow congestion. Doctors declared hopelessness, but just after funeral rites began the child stirred, breathed, and pulse returned briefly before relapsing as rumored.
A testimonial letter from E W Reynolds of Ashland Ontario claims severe skin sores healed by Coricouna remedies after years of illness. Reynolds urges others to try the products citing dramatic improvement and cures.
Farm pests wire worms inhabit all parts of the country, feeding beneath soil and injuring many cultivated plants. They are larvae of click beetles. control favors trapping and poisoning beetles before egg-laying. Fresh clover and sweet cornmeal dough bait with Paris green is recommended, used weekly in early summer. Beetles fly day and night, but feed mainly by running on the soil surface. Long grass, peat soils and low ground increase worm damage.
The text explains how nitrogen rich feed speeds butter production while potato based feeds slow it. It warns that fluctuating milk temperatures in fall and winter impede churning, advising to keep milk above fifty degrees. If cooling occurs during cream rising, sealing in hot water helps, then move to moderate temp. Avoid scalding to prevent cream loss.
A detailed Ohio Farmer description explains making a wagon jack with two 24 inch by 8 foot 2 inch boards, two 9 foot long pieces, a wooden handle, and a four inch notched board. Hoop iron protects notches. five bolts needed. The jack raises a wheeled load, resists motion, and should be seasoned, painted, and stored under cover.
A bill in the New York legislature would allocate 80000 to establish dairy and poultry schools guided by state dairy commissioners with expert professors. It notes Maryland’s agriculturist college, Vermont opinions, and calls for a state board of agriculture, amid discussions on water supply in warm climates.
An essay on American silks and wash fabrics highlights Wash Silk and Velveteen substitutes, including pongees, India silks, watered silks, and brocades. It notes American production, warns against French weighted silks, and promotes patterns, colors, and styles for summer gowns and mantles.
Quotations on the board of trade for May and July wheat corn oats and rapeseed, with bid and close figures. Live stock prices show cattle steady to higher, hogs steady, sheep and lambs slow, and butter and poultry prices listed alongside farmyard items and fruit prices. New York prices for wheat corn oats rye and pork reflect a general steady to firm trend with modest variations.
The Argus reports subnel discontent over Distiller Kidd selecting Anis former Des Meince site in La Salle. A land donation plan by Fries Weyerhofer Denk provided costed railroad switches and sidetracks. Plans by Architect Schureman suggested Kidd would move to Rock Island with a steamboat landing near the site.
Work started on the church foundation yesterday morning with a target finish by June 10 to be dedicated before Childrens Day the second Sunday in June. Prayer meetings resume led by Mr J L Murray. Rain reduced attendance. Heavy rains now offset mild winter weather. Easter services planned at Barstow school house with recitations songs and a sermon by the pastor.
On April 11 the probate court issued guardianship letters for Harry and Elias M Eastman to L Eastman with bond filed. Letters testamentary issued to Charles J Hemenway for El Young estate with bond approved. Sale of real estate to pay debts reported and approved. Guardianship of minor heirs of John Muirsbad with receipt and release of Lowe Moreh and discharge of guardian. Bond filed for Henry Hilbring Pett loa Bed, and sale of real estate to pay debts for Timothy Buckley executrix Hilen T Buckley approved.
Fragmented notes report Williams occupying the Burrows house recently vacated by Charles Erdmahn. Several items mention Alice Lighfeld found to have mumps after returning from school last Friday. George Pomerdy reportedly won a stock event a few days ago. Amasa Pomerdy’s wagon incident caused damage near Gonrae Brown’s store. Brown narrowly avoided being run over.
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