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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1881
Page
1
The Moline Public Library announces cordial access to new privileges with a room adjoining and a free writing desk. A cabinet of curiosities and tidy logs for cens, checkers, and back ms are available. Hours are daily except Sundays, with times listed for residents of the city.
The Deere & Mansur Co explains that Brown's 1865 Rotary Drop patent was reissued and later challenged. Deere & Mansur has not been enjoined and will defend against Brown's broad claims. They assert they will supply and protect customers while pursuing higher court resolution.
Snow and wind blockaded rural roads and rail lines across Davenport, Moline, and surrounding areas. Freight and passenger trains were delayed as crews cleared drifts with shovels and locomotives. The storm hindered deliveries, then allowed limited service to resume by Monday as reports of disrupted routes continued.
The passage argues doctors' fees attract broad attention and estimates a weekly visit costing $3.00, equating to a yearly burden for the bedridden. It claims a single Hop Bitters bottle could cut costs by $1,060 and references medical attendance savings amid other reforms.
Genesee Nursery man Theo Browy visited the city this week. He once served in the infantry and reportedly captured a Rebel flag near Huhtsvilieg Ala in 1562, sent home by L. B. Piper of Moline, who holds the flag for transfer. Brown possesses a Sharp rifle once given to A Mansur and later kept by Deere & Co. before Mansur’s promotion.
The St. Louis Republican reprints Judge Treat and Judge McCrary rulings in Brown v Deere Mansur Co denying a new trial. They affirm the patent rights remain protected while noting the plaintiff valued his patent little until rivals promoted it.
A St Louis to Rock Island rail trip ends in a 24 hour delay as a solid snow drift halts the train beyond Alpha. Engines and shovelers rescue the Pullman sleeper and passengers endure meals and delays aided by gestures and a deck of cards.
Street Commissioner Shallberg, contractor for the wing dam, halted by thaw and rain after reaching 700 feet. He waits for sustained cold for about two weeks to resume work, hoping for 1500 feet more, improving Moline water power.
A Saturday vote on issuing 18000 dollars in bonds for extending a new school building in the ward ended with 40 against and 18 in favor. The outcome hinges on further actions requiring signature from all voters.
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