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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1889
Page
8
A short ad urging customers to choose jackets that fit well rather than last year’s styles. It argues that spending on a poorly cut garment wastes money and that a well fitting jacket costs no more than an ill fitting one.
The piece surveys American women and emancipation through dialogue with French writer Paul Blouet. It notes women’s demand for voting rights and legal power, contrasts Paris and New York attitudes, and highlights women in journalism and publishing such as The New York World and The Paris Figaro, with mentions of Mary Louise Booth and Jeannette L. Gilder.
A fragment discusses how women in Europe are seen as restricted to traditional roles while men hold most jobs. The text notes natural aspirations for various employments and the social norms that limit female work.
A colorful slice of cultural clash describes New England prudery and Comstockery, noting crusades against nude art and courtroom aims. The piece contrasts American fashion, theater habits, and social norms with European influence, highlighting female dress, public propriety, and bridal outcomes amid local satire.
A critical travelogue-style piece contrasts German and American attitudes toward marriage and gender. It describes vigilant, sometimes comic, communal punishment of men who mistreat wives, notes women’s rising influence in the West, and retells a case from Idaho’s Wagon Wheel of two sisters forced into marriage by town pressure, with the mother opposing the unions.
The piece lauds American storytelling and Gon Porter Porter's humor in a portrait of a Puritan figure. It notes sharp irony in social satire, sketches a rustic New England avatar, and observes American wit, from men’s raucous remarks to women’s cleverness, amid Prohibition era manners.
The text hints at a discussion of humor in a Scottish setting with references to public figures, social clubs, and controlled lively satire. It mentions profs, good humor, and people joking at each other, illustrating a restrained or social approach to comedy.
An eccentric Clover Club gathering features a congressman’s speech interrupted by loud jokes and heckling as members tease and challenge the oration. The scene blends satire with eager audience participation and a long sequence of lively, chaotic banter into a night of mixed entertainment.
Miss Eva Grassau is on the alch Mat. Miss Kate Keath traveled to Moline. Mrs H Weee visited Rok Island. Auveurt Louis builds a new roof. R R Sherrill and Ao Grassau were in Heir cities yesterday. The elevator to Davenport was visible Wednesday. Dr Farrell has moved into George Brown's place. John Wyning works to make the feed mill safe. Street mud and fur eTs appear. some begin the season's work. Mr Ferris from sourcity moves to the Corona Horse, plans first class entertainment. Charles Bown waves the scio bors Lause across the RI & P tracks to the prairie knoll near the depot, where JF Scrapes will repair for his dwelling. It is the birthplace of Mr Dulaney. KOE Litkfeld accused by Lee Brow over a cut measure. Brow’s assault with a wrench leaves a lasting scar. Colona, Ta Match 4 Ley.
Affidavit says non residence of Charles A Barrec and Mary C Jurndal. summons issued for May term. defendants to appear May 6 before the Rock Island County court to plead or demur to the complainant’s bill of complaint and a decree sought. clerk GaMBLE and commissioners listed.
The administrator of the estate of Moses Hubbard deceased seeks to settle debts and distribute real property among heirs. The May term of Rock Island Court will hear the petition and determine who must appear to contest the will and claims.
A damaged OCR passage references a fatal incident in Charleston involving a military or naval figure, with attempts to recover a body from a stairway and later searches. The text mentions Bishop Ausustiug, Florida, and appears to describe chaotic actions around a death and ongoing investigations.
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