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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1903
Page
2
Chicago men are urged to donate a shipload of meat to famine relief. The appeal, sent from Sweden during a large fire, asks local packers to contribute as a fitting tribute to Alderman.
Prominent Swedish-Americans in Chicago organize for northern Sweden famine aid. Officials estimate 70,000 people need relief with a total $1,900,000 required to bridge to next harvest. Chicago and the middle west supply most funds and meat gifts to feed starving provinces. King Oscar cables continued need for aid as 500,000 cattle, horses, and sheep face slaughter or loss without relief.
An advertisement extols Scott’s Emulsion as giving a breathing spell to consumptives. It claims nourishment and strength aid the exhausted system and may enable the disease to be thrown off. The ad cites Arge Comaple, rear St, N as contact.
Dr Enander describes rail and telegraph support for famine relief as hundreds of reindeer and sledges carry provisions while farmers pay themselves. Suffering mounts as seed becomes extinct, cattle perish, and typhoid fevers kill hundreds. Describes salt of pine bark bread diet, scarce Iceland moss, and widespread hunger surpassing past famines.
Three original patents to land were filed for record in Circuit Clerk Gamble's office. One patent from the United States to Adam S. Westfall conveys 80 acres and bears a June 1, 1852 date signed by President Millard Fillmore. A second patent to John Spivey covers 160 acres with a Sept. 1, 1849 date and is signed by President Zachary Taylor. The third patent to Walter A. Bridgeford covers 160 acres, dated Dec. 20, 1850 and signed by President Millard Fillmore.
The second ship'd crew naval militia of IHi nofis, at Moline and Rocks, plans erecting two boat houses this coming summer. Funds will come from popular subscription by citizens. Both crews are in good condition and working harmoniously on the project.
Mrs Mary Dunlap, mother of Tona Dunlap, is confined at home in Aldeo Joss after years of mental strain from the murder trial. She recounts the proceedings that freed Tona while her health collapsed, sometimes pleading with the jury and others, grieving the fate of her daughter and her own lost reason.
W T Foster in St Joseph Missouri predicts a severe cold wave entering the Missouri valley near February 27 and moving slowly eastward across the continent. He notes disturbancescrossing the country and forecasts above normal temperatures mid February with below normal rainfall then a sharp cold spell. Foster offers his monthly weather chart for a 1 cent stamp.
Harry M. Shriver becomes the first candidate to announce for Rock Island city attorney on the Republican ticket. He is a Rock Island native and seeks the nomination.
W. E Edwards a Rock Island freight conductor plunged into the Ice below from between two engines on a double header crossing the Rock River bridge Saturday morning. He crawled to a nearby farm house then was taken to St Anthony's hospital with a sprained ankle. Each crew assumed he rode with the other.
The state board of charities bulletin shows the quarter ending December 31 with an average per capita maintenance cost of 39 65 for New York institutions. Total income 740 41 011, expenses 542 240 71, outstanding debt 78 055 75, and surplus 18 2 112 37. The Soldiers and Sailors Home at Quincy posted the best per capita at 30 17. Other institutions follow with varying costs for the quarter.
The circuit clerks bowling team defeated the county clerks 2572 to 234 to claim the house championship at Central alleys. In the consolation match the circuit clerks posted 116 pins more as J A Johnson rolled 176, while Deputy Sheriff BoF McCullum achieved four strong games 169 173 220 230 for an average near 198.
Mart Woods, recently freed after a dynamite plot against three Musc taine homes, died after an alleged poisoning by hired plotters. He had threatened to reveal the scheme and a manuscript on the case. Coroner to investigate while officers seize the unpublished writing.
An informative note discusses how gardening practices interact with local bird species. The piece highlights potential impacts on crops from avian activity and suggests mindful horticultural approaches to protect harvests while supporting wildlife.
A discussion of how birds aid fruit growers by controlling harmful insects and how to minimize bird damage during critical crop periods. It notes diverse bird roles from cankerworm and locust control to potato bug predation and emphasizes maintaining bird diversity for orchard protection.
The article argues for planting Russian mulberry to boost bird food, noting Illinois birds rely more on cultivated fruit while national ratios favor wild sources. It suggests placing trees in yards or hog runs to provide cherries for birds and reduce pressure on domestic crops, urging wild fruit encouragement.
In Rock Island the circuit court heard the ejectment suit of Mary M Sto wall against Mary Spencer Phoebe roid and Emma Mills. Judge Ramsay instructed the jury to find for the plaintiff after the defense was argued. The old Ayers homestead on entieth street between Fifth and th avenues was involved. The plaintiff was represented by Jod & Peek of Moline and W Kent Keene of Chicago. Kenworthy Kenworthy appeared for the defense. William Gillapp pleaded not guilty to an indictment for petty larceny and was fined and sentenced to county workhouse. Habeas corpus proceedings of 17p Ruby to obtain possession of his daughter were continued by agreement.
Davenport resident H Gulley buys a acre tract near Warner residence and Rock Island road. He will build three houses costing about 3000 each for his family and relatives. Guileys to oversee construction as Rock Island road officials consider relocating shops from Fortyseventh Street and Davenport areas.
A reader reports relief after using Ely's Cream Balm for nasal irritation. The note mentions safe delivery from G. Shantz in New York and a relief claim without further irritation, with an offer at 50 points through druggists.
In Illinois about a thousand pastors join Sunday sermons on the pending local option anti saloon law. Rev W W Willard of Moline cites Ohio results and urges support. pastors urge letters to Senator McCabe and Reps Magill Samuelson and Cook. Other local clergy join in urging reform and church temperance unity.
Sermons from Davenport pulpits advocate the mulct law to curb saloons and liquor. The Ministerial union lauds the mayor for stance against wine rooms and dance halls and urges vigilance to eradicate evils. Bishop Cosgrave asks breweries to close by midnight, with the mulct law possibly used if not complied. A crowd of prisoners is rounded up Saturday night to enforce mayoral orders in the crusade.
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