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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1882
Page
5
Boston Glede presents a vignette detailing notable deeds and public service by four leading Boston figures. The article sketches their careers, community impact, and the era’s civic spirit through concise biographical glimpses.
A miscellany of items from Rock Island and Geneseo includes a rock in 279 year old Columbus era book, post office tallies, a $5 fine for drunkenness, moving the old scale office, and electric light adoption. Also covered are political speeches by Maj. Grout, civic debates, and a dramatic medical anecdote about kidney disease cured by Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
A Davenport woman, 21, attempted suicide by taking a dose of chloroform and was found in a semiconscious state. An empty bottle was found in her dress, and a physician ordered rest at home. This marks her third self harm attempt, with prior poisonings three years ago and one year ago. She has contributed poems to the Sunday Democrat in Davenport.
A man who gave the name Staimas Stans attacked Thomas Logan at the Snyder House near the Peoria depot on Rock Island Friday afternoon. Logan, hired for $3.50, was wounded with a knife after reading a forged document. The assailant fled toward Davenport. police sought him and searched for burglar tools and discharge papers from a Columbus prison.
The council and water committee rail at a faulty Gamewell fire alarm system, noting misrouted signals and faulty numbers. Alderman Hoyt reports boxes overhauled and batteries good, but reliability remains poor. they plan to contact Gambewell agent Mr Chandler to fix the $5000 installation and consider a telephone alarm alternative.
A newspaper review recounts Dr. Melville Webb endorsing Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure after Mr. Larrabee suffered severe kidney and liver illness. The tale credits the remedy with restoring breathing and health, urging its use for Bright's disease and other serious ailments. The piece argues the cure proves a modern miracle and warns against inferior proprietary products.
Harvard defeated Yale in a late aquatic contest highlighting the superiority of a moderately slow stroke over an exceptionally fast one. Yale’s physique balanced the slow stroke, while new theories under Captain Davis hindered their performance. A note on fraudsters from Ley County Iowa follows, describing two swindlers using three boxes of soap and a staged money box to cheat farmers, then departing with the cash.
Political on Dit discusses Mark Hauberg as an independent sheriff candidate and hints at J Frank Ankrus mounting an independent bid. The Davenport Gazette Co announces leadership changes with M M Butt as president, William Renwick as treasurer, and A Burdick as secretary, capital stock $60,000.
A household in New Mexico reports two deaths from diphtheria within a week, with a third child currently ill. The dread disease has struck a family, leaving neighbors and health officials vigilant for further cases.
A new mustache guard patent aims to hold the mustache away during meals. The inventor envisions a device to keep the mouth clear while swallowing and chewing, possibly replaced by a future machine.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in Moline Illinois Rock Island county includes Apelquist Huffie Nellie Johnson E Brady John Johnson Bakerhood Johnson C Bradly Millie Johnson Emil Cooper Eunice Larch Botold Dilly Lundquist Farrington Miller Jennie Erickson Grace Sandal G ooher Swanson Gustafson Steffen Howerwich Sholes Utch Moise and others Unclaimed items marked as advertised with list date to be provided by postal clerk L E Hemenway P M
A Davenport Democrat reader claims the Minnehaha Co seeks the medal to pressure practice, while criticizing fairness of the inducement system. The A O T team has lost twice. Minnehaha may quit if they object, as others push on to improve running and race for the prize regardless of outcome.
Tus East Ward Mission Burnlay School plans its second snopal phaic on Friday July 14 on the bluff south of the school house. Friends and all wishing a picnic day should meet at the school house at 9 30. A West man describes a green wood that blossomed with buds, later maple syrup tapped from the head-board in spring.
Wolf Lang, a Norwegian plow works employee in Moll, came to town with about 60 dollars. He was followed by two Swedish women Bent Eurling and Ella Johnson to a restaurant on Green and Randolph streets. A man named Dargo Charlie threatened Lang with a revolver and ordered him out, sparking a street pursuit that ended with Lang being detained by bystanders who suspected a robbery. The women were arrested along with the trio and held at Pespinines Street station.
A humorous tale recalls Gen James Craig riding with Judge Norton of Missouri. They cross a shallow stream with Norton stripping to swim, only to discover four inches of water. The judge’s blue mud‑caked feet and silent disgust last days before he spoke again.
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