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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1894
Page
2
A first person coastal tale recounts an evening flounder catch near South Carolina. Bob and Rufus Row with the narrator aboard a low boat, fire on the bow, and a two pronged stake netting eight flounders as darkness and current test skill and luck.
Olive Harper notes desperate sales in New York retail stores as summer stock drops in price. Duck suits and made up dresses sell for a fraction of cost with many pieces usable next season, while new gowns arrive at reduced rates amid tight finances.
A Philadelphia Times account describes recurring social thefts where house guests and servants exploited lost and found ads to seize valuables. Examples include a sable wrap, a diamond watch, and Andrew Jackson marble busts repurposed by impostors. The piece notes bold methods and cautious residents, plus legal-journalist commentary.
Mr Cleveland cites Democratic principle in a recent letter, asserting his master will to Congress. Lady Leconfield to host at Lord Rosebery’s parties during the London season, with Ho as her brother and hostess duties expected.
A Washington Post item recalls Colonel Alf Mason and General Henderson plotting a large peace feast to poison and slaughter Comanches in 1850 near Williamson County Texas. The plan, deemed barbarous, was blocked by others who saw the atrocity and opposed the deception.
A very stout Brooklyn man squeezes between two passengers on a Putnam Avenue trolley, blocks the stop at Nostrand, and tells the conductor he will halt the car to finish reading his paper. The incident ends with a comical clash as the conductor scolds and the fat man remains unfazed.
The article traces ancient lighthouse origins from Homer’s epics to the Pharos of Alexandria built about 285 B C by Sostratus. It notes Libyan towers in lower Egypt, Roman structures at Dover and Boulogne, and Corunna rebuilt in 1684 as possibly the oldest surviving beacon. It also mentions milk in an earthenware jar as a World note.
Manirow Colorado Aug 9. A travelogue on Pike's Peak details its scenic grandeur and historic railroad ascent. It notes the summit as a weather signal, chronicles trails and the Manitou and Pike's Peak railway, and recalls the infant Erin O'Keefe buried near the peak.
The piece lampoons royal birthday indulgences and knightly honors. It argues the monarchy survives on merit, not pageantry, praising Queen Victoria’s popularity while criticizing courtiers. It recalls Charles II’s disdain for court faction and the author’s reluctance toward knighthood.
A critique of Democratic leaders and factions in Congress. The piece jumbles names and labels, suggesting splits in the party over finance and policy. It references Cleveland, Hill, Tweed, Voorhees, and Redmond, and hints at new labels like Coal Dews rat. The tone is satirical about party leadership and classification.
The piece previews tariff reform arguments claiming tariff for revenue lowers consumption taxes compared with older free trade or slow tariff regimes. It cites The American Economist July 20 and contrasts per family costs in multiple nations, noting how the United States bears higher customs and internal revenue per person in 1482–1900 comparisons.
Senator Gorman provides a behind the scenes account of Democratic shifts in the silver issue and ministers of influence. He urges guards against outside control and says the liberty of the senate must not be invaded by those with thousands of appointments.
Franklin Miles M D LA B pushes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a universal cure for headaches nervous debility sleeplessness dizziness hysteria epilepsy and more. The firm claims testimonials support efficacy and offers $1 per bottle six for 5 with prepaid shipping from Indianapolis.
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