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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1884
Page
8
A jumble of small items lists Altz Bros bargains in boots and rubbers at W C Thede's, ice cream at Frank's, old papers for sale, and various local notices. Mentions J M Holt's phone, new stove ads, and civic mentions like macadamized Fifth Avenue and library duties beginning at the Davenport newspaper era.
A Davenport skating rink at Fourth street opposite the Kimball House will debut July 14 called the Banner Rink with organizers promising an elegant venue for skating and public gatherings. Ambitious local businessmen push the project as a premier regional facility.
An announcement seeks a capable woman to act as matron of the Ladies Hall at Northwestern Normal, inviting applicants with daughters to educate. It also promotes Ely's Dream Balm for hay fever and cold relief, with testimonials from T Kenney Ithaca NY and a tonic elixir by Casswell Hazard & Co. New York praised for fever recovery and general debility.
Vintage medicinal ad touts Emory's Cathartic pills as a wonderful appetizer and absolute cure for biliousness offered at 15 cents. The text markets a quick health fix with strong ease and local everyday tone.
Marshall Michigan advertisement offers Dr Dye's Voltaic Belt and appliances on thirty day trial to men and youths afflicted with nervous debility loss of vitality and related troubles. Bee ad in this paper.
An advertisement urges delicate persons to try Emory’s Little Cathartic Pills for appetite and renewed vigor. It promises easing of a broken-down body and lists a price of 15 cents.
The Mississippi water levels were 5.09 at 6 AM, 5.60 at noon and 5.55 at sunset yesterday. Temperatures were 65 at 6 AM, 74 at noon and 80 at sunset. Boats downriver included Josephine. upriver boats were Josephine, Dexter, C J Caffrey and Penn Wright.
An 19th century style pitch extols purifying teeth with Solodont to banish foul breath and restore whiteness. It notes florists preparing to accompany fashionable customers to the country.
The best on earth can truly be said of Girge's Glycerine Salve a sure cure for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all other sores. Will positively cure piles tetter and skin eruptions. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Only 25 cents. For sale by Wm. Clondenin.
Caswell Hazard & Co New York markets Pure Cod Liver Oil from select livers claimed absolutely pure and sweet. Physicians deem it superior to competing oils. Also promotes Juniper Tar Soap for chapped hands and rough skin.
An old advertisement claims Dr William Hall’s Balsam cures lung and chest diseases if used in season. It markets the product as the sure remedy for coughs, colds, and consumption prevention, urging readers to ask for the balsam and buy from druggists.
An old New England medicine now enjoys a global reputation for stomach remedies. Promoted as the best cure for dyspepsia indigestion and related disorders, the preparation emphasizes intrinsic merit over advertising reach.
Theron P. Keator of Ft. Wayne Indiana praises Dr King’s New Discovery for severe and mild coughs claiming a five year cure. He recommends others try it and visit Richards & Solbreck’s drug store for a free trial bottle with large size priced at $1.
Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois reports recovery after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for eight years of leg trouble. He praises Allen's Bilious Physic Carter's Life Liver Pills and notes readiness of these remedies at local druggists.
The ad proclaims Jucksen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction with a 25 cent box price and money refund if not satisfied, sold by Richards & Solirbeck.
An illustrated sketch contrasts a squire with a glass eye and wig. Parker’s Hair Balsam promotes natural hair growth and color restoration. Ayer’s Ague Cure and Sarsaparilla are promoted as cures for malarial illness and blood diseases with claims of scientific efficacy.
Advertising copy for Wells Rough on Corns prompts readers to seek Wells 15 cent Quick complete cure for hard or soft corns warts and bunions.
Advertising copy promotes Colden's Liquid Beef Tonic as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia and loss of appetite for nervous people and those out of sorts. It also touts Carter's Iron Pills as a nervine strengthening the nerves and body and improving blood and complexion.
The regatta grand stand is described as rising rapidly, signaling rapid construction progress and readiness for upcoming events at the marina.
A sequence of probate items includes inventories bonds and letters of administration for many deceased individuals. Entries mention Josiah C Heck Rachel Heck Mary McCann Margaret E Nicholson Oliver Olsen and others with dates in July and notices of final settlements, appraisements, and widow's awards.
Records list transfers and liens including Margaret Jones to Martha A LeClaire lot 5 block 2 Bailey and Boyle addition Rock Island and other lots. Estate of Thomas Richardson claims allowed and disallowed totals. final settlement notice set for July 24 by publication. Various property deeds, separations, and sums noted with multiple owners and parcels across Andalusia and Rock Island areas.
The writer H. O'Haven remarks that the draft was the lightest and the binding performed well. He explains that grain gathering on the divider near the edge was not the binder's fault, comparing it to a Buckeye or common reaper if used similarly. Date cited July 1, 1884.
A fragmentary note claims a judge rejected a late round due to interference by competing machines and bindings at Boyer jam on June 24. It references the Champion Light Burden and suggests controversy over the outcome.
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