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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1891
Page
2
A 19th century critique praises William Windom for putting public welfare above private gain amid debates on silver coinage and tariff policy. The piece contrasts his stance with lawmakers driven by personal profit, urging public servants to imitate his high sense of duty.
The Fulton Journal discusses tariff aims for domestic manufacture, protection vs state sovereignty, and a push for national laws. It notes Brazil's McKinley bill reciprocity, South American markets, and future campaign pacts, along with commentary on the Conger lard bill and food labeling laws.
At a Stewartville Juvenile Templars meeting last evening officers for the coming term were elected: Chief Templar Mamie Davis, Vice Templar Gertie Christianson, Patrol Chief Maggie Seybert, Chaplain Blanche Tompson, Marshal Frank Tulsley, Deputy Marshal Badie Aboley, Secretary Ethel Adleman, Assistant Secretary Fannie Boggs, Financial Secretary Belle McCord, Treasurer Emma Book, Guard Florence Swisher, Sentinel Clara Heck.
Economist argues that current price lists from the Dry Goods Chronicle indicate prices are about ten percent lower than last year. Samples include Stevens flannels Ballardvale jeans and Kentucky jeans, with January 1890 and January 1891 figures. The note asserts the McKinley tariff bill did not increase true prices.
A readers letter argues against general reciprocity with South America and warns that free access for coffee sugar and hides would hurt US producers. It compares tariff effects on plows and iron with English goods and cites farmer opposition to broader reciprocity while endorsing South American access. Hood’s Sarsaparilla propulsion ends the piece.
Articles of incorporation filed with Circuit Clerk Gamble reveal a capital stock of 2,000,000 in 20,000 shares of 100 each. Incorporators include Andrew Henry of Peoria W Wilmerton and F H Caldwell of Preemption L J Hodge and G A Hodge of Venona. The line aims to connect Muscatine with Hook Island and Peoria with headquarters in Peoria.
A reader from Moline defends Mr. Streeter against accusations of intemperance and political unreliability. The writer praises Streeter as a staunch temperance advocate and faithful Republican, noting his dedication to farmer and laborer interests and urging truth over defamation in the Senate bid.
A playful Minnehaha base house gathering in Moline led Speaker Watt to order the chamber as Ed Smith and others pressed a proposal taxing emigrants one hundred dollars at landing and requiring literacy. Nebraska’s G Ashford and F Munson opposed, a fierce exchange followed, and the bill was defeated by nightfall. Jevi Waterman of Geneseo bought the Weaver saloon lot for 2650 with beer credit, while Julius McNabney visited Hampton after an earlier injury. Ayers Hair Vigor promotes faded hair restoration, and Paul Iahn, a prominent farmer, died after a long illness aged about 65.
The article covers a regional shooting tournament with over two thousand spectators. Reese of Moline posted an exceptional 40 birds with one miss across three matches, while Anson and other notable shooters from Clinton and Chicago participated. The Chicago Herald recounts show Reese’s high praise for local hospitality and strong showings in live-bird events with varying prize splits among top shooters.
Marvin Lyon reported his long dark overcoat missing from his Belmont room after breakfast. A tall 6 foot 8 inch stranger with light hair, lodging the night, is suspected as he left with the cape still on. Police alerted. Rock Island authorities notified for the theft.
In a bill by Senator Crawford and Representative Vinton a state insane hospital would replace county care. The Rock Island county poorhouse houses around fifty mentally ill residents, thirty five confined constantly, with proposed state care expected to reduce costs and improve attention and clothing.
At the Moline Encampment No 143 1.C. O. F. meeting last evening degrees were conferred and officers for the term detailed. Installation was conducted by D. Stewart with J. A. Swanson Oscar Wilson and Charles Eland assisting. New officers include Co Charles H Patch W H Wm G Fowle H P John Beckman Heribe Swanson Treas J W Crowder J W Charles A Carlson.
A new periodical for young girls titled The Doll's Dressmaker arrives in New York. It promises entertaining and instructive reading with illustrations for little women, and targets mothers and daughters. Priced at 50 cents per year, mail subscription details are given for a sample copy.
From Friday's Evening Dispatch the Moling Furniture Company stock reach $60,000 with last shares sold this morning. Organization to be completed within two weeks and the card prepared once the company is formed. The project signals strong local money and enterprise for new manufacturing ventures in Maline.
Mrs Elizabeth Ferkler through McEniry McEniry files chancery suit to compel John Peetz administrator to convey a Black Hawk County tract. Ferkler, Bailey Davenport half sister, claims $61800 property value and home on premises. names Catherine Navannort Ebenezer C Davenport Joseph L Davenport Louise J Davenport Mary St Davenport W C Putnam Frederick Weyerhaeuser T J Robinson. Also features testimonials for Dr King New Discovery with local endorsements and free trial at Wm Cleadenin's drug store.
Specimen entry reports Clifford of New Cassel Wisconsin benefited from three bottles of Electric Bitters for neutraleie and rheumatism stomach disorder and liver trouble. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Pennsylvania recovered from a long leg sore after three bottles of Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. John Speaker of Catawba Ohio healed from five fever sores on his leg after one bottle Electric Bitters and one box Arnica Salve. Sold by Wa Clendenin, druggist.
An advertisement offering a salve claimed to cure cuts, sores, ulcers, fevers, and skin irritation. The sale is listed as by Wm. Clendenin with promise of guaranteed relief or money back.
It notes favorable daily opinions about a Balsam flower claimed to cure coughs colds influenza and other ailments. The piece says many people keep it on hand and that dealers stock large bottles priced at 0c and 1.
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