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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1889
Page
4
An old ad touts a fine line of misses and ladies long cloaks offered at prices so low no woman or miss can fault pride or style. It also references a ten, twelve, and fourteen year pricing line with figures -210, -2.30, and 2.00.
Moline scenes include social visits from Hampton and Burlington residents, a charity dance by Hook and Ladder Company, and a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Freed. Local trials include John Garin for highway robbery found not guilty, with warnings on youth mischief and thefts in the east town.
Numerous items cover social events in Rock Island and nearby towns. Highlights include marriages, club activities, and entertainment plans, plus local business moves such as store changes and new equipment. Also noted are civic decisions on school administration and the Rock Island viaduct proposal with potential damage claims and fiscal effects.
Last Sunday marked the King anniversary in Stewartville with a houseful of friends. Meckling was surprised with a silver gift as instruments rang and a late evening of sociability followed. On Saturday an anniversary party for Alderman and his wife featured games, tea service gifts, and a spread that kept guests well into the night.
Fragmentary item mentions Dr Bull's Syrup as a cure and satire on papers shirts for rheumatism. References to lips sinewy brow and severe cold, with odd spellings and prices noted as 25 centa.
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