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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1881
Page
7
Telegraphic notes from Washington describe the President’s steady condition and a cautious recovery. Highlights include a successful locating of a bullet, discussions of medical progress, and mentions of various topics from England’s crop prospects to Chicago’s prominence and the promotion of Electri Hitters as a remedy.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe crop problems in Britain with root crops failing and potatoes poor. Mentions markets and prices and references to England Scotland and Ireland, but details are garbled and uncertain.
Promina resident Augt h W Crowe confesses knowledge of a British vessel plot. He claims rights to manufacture sexpromises and references records from O'Donovan Rossa. He mentions September events and a vessel at a state site, noting shells and explosives were allegedly made locally and elsewhere.
Reported taxes show 715000 from cigarettes for the year while 43 postmasters at presidential offices failed to file quarterly receipts for the period ending June 30 1991. Delinquent offices include El Paso Fairmont Keokuk and Jacksonville. The July debt statement shows a decrease of 10078123.
The Lancet discusses President Garfield's wound noting that an abscess or relapse from the bullet may pose ongoing danger. Each new abscess carries risk of blood poisoning, and the patent constitutional vigor must be maintained at high pitch to face future troubles. Even with fever absent, wound healing is uncertain until the bullet is removed or stays quelled.
A detailed report from Washington on July 29 describes authorities at the murder scene near Brayton and McDow House but deputies could not recruit locals to accompany them. The coroner’s verdict cited death by an unknown party, while McDow openly boasted of the killing. Citizens kept stores closed during his intoxicated visits. The commissioners offered a $360 reward and noted McDow as a dangerous man who may surrender, despite fear of conviction.
Prof Bell is working on a night beacon for locating bullets and has an ingenious contrivance ready. The Formanst General will reduce clerk hire in 15 post offices where it exceeds the legal limit. Resignation of Minister White at Berlin takes effect August 15 with no successor yet. The National Health has revised smallpox rules requiring vaccination for all ships sailing to the United Oversea.
In Calas and Porco towns Maine a series of destructive events caused fatal casualties and major property losses. A chimney fire at a Nite Ham ure Toews damaged Western Union lines and secured 50000 in damage. A tannery fire at Tharsourg Poca burned facilities and assets totaling over 100000. Authorities report workers injured and questions rise over causes.
The article highlights Enoch Rot of Moline and George Paatz of Rock Island as two promising young artists with notable talent in sculpture and pencil. It notes shared training at Pak Lindafi and mentions Robt Graham and others at the same shop, praising their emerging reputations and potential.
A fragmented advertorial urges trust in a “perfect fog medicine” and rest aiding tonics for women and children, claiming to overcome nervousness and sleeplessness. It touts malt bitters and a “perfect renovator” while noting successful medicines in the ward.
Messrs Griclrm Christy Hemenwas and partners report the purchase at What ehe Iowa now totals 320 acres instead of 120 as previously published. 5.4 Crompton rents his Hampton hall and offers his blacksmithing business for sale while preparing to oversee operations at the naming site.
In Moline a Swedish man Otto Carlson clashed with Wesley Martin after Carlson damaged a window. Carlson paid for the glass with a silver dollar, a fight followed, Martin slashed Carlson with a razor, severing no arteries and the wound was sewn. Police hunted Carlson but found no trace. Board of Supervisors organized with Hollister as chair pro tem and Ballard voting 5.
A collage of jokes and wry quips from a late 19th or early 20th era page. It blends satirical gags about drinking, flattery, theatre, law, manners, and daily life with brief notices and an extended temperance excursion teaser for August 1851. Includes stray names, puns, and social sketches.
Wim Harson Chas Harson and Joseph Stark appeared before Esquire Grover on assault charges. Stark faced a judgment of 513.65 with costs, Charles Harson was assessed by the court, and Wim Harson was mulated 640 including costs, with efforts to collect the amount ongoing.
Wa J Coughlin of Somerville Maass recounts a 1870 lung hemorrhage and severe cough. After hospital care and a hopeful claim about Dr WM for the Lungs, a bottle of Hall's Balsam led to recovery, with renewed strength and a return to work. the testimonial adds he paid hundreds for treatment and endorses the product.
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