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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1905
Page
7
A report notes expenditures exceed receipts in a boat month, with smaller figures than prior period. Details are limited due to damaged text but indicate ongoing budget shortfall and financial strain on the enterprise.
Washington reports the monthly public debt totals at 989,929,019 dollars for January 1905 with a 4.38 million rise, offset by cash on hand and certificates. Bank note circulation reached 467,423,853 dollars, up 40.57 million for the year, with related figures for bonds, lawful money, and coinage detailed.
Prof. Eric Doolittle of the University of Pennsylvania surveys February skies. He describes Orion, the Milky Way, and the trapezium, noting ancient myths, calendar signs, and the sun’s place within the Milky Way as observers view the heavens from Earth.
In 1905 observers in the southern hemisphere can view Encke’s comet as it moves near the sun with a three and a third year orbit. Venus grows brighter each evening and Jupiter, Mars, and Neptune are noted for upcoming viewing windows, while most comets fade quickly after visibility. ERIC DOOLITTLE.
The text appears as fragmented, discussing a child who fails to grow properly yet grows excessively in other respects. It mentions body parts and vague physiological ideas without coherent context. The sourcing is unclear and relies on garbled OCR content.
Col Marsh expresses satisfaction as the House advances two key measures. A river and harbor bill favors Moline lock and harbor funding and a dam project across the Mississippi between Hamilton and Keokuk. Passage would bring cheap power to Monmouth and nearby regions for decades, boosting local industry.
Court testimony from A O Clarke of Boston Massachusetts and a Chicago customer praising Ely Brothers Balm for catarrh relief. Advertises Ely Cream Balm sold by druggists for 50 cents or mailed from New York address 656 Warren St.
Secretary Taft said the War Department would refer the petition to the attorney general to determine its authority to grant a cross-bridge permit. If franchise is won in Rock Island, Taft would likely favor granting the petition. The plan no longer aims to reach Moline directly from Davenport via Arsenal crossing. Joe Lane argues the War Dept lacks authority and that congressional action is needed.
Moline school children’s weekly deposits with Moline Trust and Savings show a total of $434.96 after the first year. Bank inquiry reveals only two children have more than $50 in their own accounts, and the savings are widely held among many families in Moline.
Robert Rank, in California, writes home about his western excursion. He plans to leave February 3 and reach by the 16th, describes a tough nine mile ascent up Mt Wilson, walking about twenty five miles round trip. He notes hot July like weather and orange laden trees with abundant roses.
Republican voters in the east end of South Moline township ask the township committee to call the next caucus at the Grinnell school house. The move, in a petition, seeks balance as eastern growth grants this precinct equal voice and hopes to gain the assessor and collector posts for the second precinct.
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