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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1891
Page
2
In a debate over a tariff bill six months after it took effect, critics warned of a ruined foreign trade. Data show imports and exports up about four percent and the U. S. balance nearly unchanged from the prior year, differing by about one fifth of one percent.
The article notes endorsements of Blaine by Democratic leaders Bayard and Phelps in two major foreign policy matters. It highlights Phelps’s defense of Blaine on seal fisheries disputes with England and Bayard’s Forum article backing Blaine’s Italian policy, calling them among the party’s ablest exponents. The piece concludes that Americans unite on international relations despite domestic rancor.
The Indianapolis Sentinel quotes Wao Springer claiming he is a silver man backing free coinage until Cleveland emerges as the strongest national candidate. The piece notes the clash within the party over education in English and silver policy, recalling 1872 partisan maneuvers.
The piece discusses growing pro protection sentiment in England and the Free Trade League campaigns against free trade. It cites leaflet questions on why taxed items hit the poor while luxuries enter free, and explains the notion that free trade shifts taxation to home industry. It contrasts England’s tariff revenue with the U.S. policy of free imports and self production, asking which policy is better.
In the county Sunday School convention at the First Congregational church delegates from Moline Rock Island Port Byron Coal Valley and other towns reported on credentials lessons and attendance The convention featured talks by Revs H G Lindeblad C A Seaburg J M McKnight and others and included a strong emphasis on eye instructional methods and practical illustration for teachers A regional report by Prof Hamill urged higher attendance more home study and improved results aligned with Illinois as a leading Sunday school state
The text argues against tariffs by comparing American and English steel costs and wages. It contends that wage differences drive price disparities, notes rail and ore production costs, and asserts tariffs raise labor incomes while preserving production. It also references a school law debate and predicts legislative outcomes.
The text cites a late commercial convention in Kansas City seeking a tariff to cover government expenses and canal and river improvements to absorb revenues for a hundred years, while noting it is easy to pass resolutions when consistency is lacking.
For bracing up the nerves purifying the blood and curing sick headache and dyspepsia there is nothing equal to Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad-like line touts immune-stacking tonic properties and relief claims for multiple ailments.
A G Case reports immediate relief from nasal dryness and stuffed passages at bedtime using Ely's Cream Balm. O A Cary notes his child’s constant nasal discharge improved after two doctors failed, and the discharge was cured after using the Balm.
The county Sabbath school association selected delegates for the state convention in Danville Illinois the third week of May. Names include J K Groom Mrs O H Cragl W J Entrikin John Barton L D Edwards and others. A committee on resolutions was named Rev N T Blakesley and John Barton. A $75 state and $25 county contribution was approved. A social gathering followed with Pr of Hamill officers and local hosts praised for hospitality. Delegates vow to report back and press prohibition goals for the year.
Mississippi Valley Grove No. 38 UA II held a large meeting with officer installations and a surprise badge presentation. L N Eklund and J A Swanson received gold bar pins with emblems. Eklund's badge features a silver shield and eagle with seven stars, Swanson's has a seven pointed star and a red ribbon. The presentations and installations ran past 11 pm with refreshments served afterward.
A Waterloo Press tale recounts a young Waterloo woman who disguised as a man to clerk for months and join the Pythians. In the third degree a staged rat and clockwork snake test her nerve, triggering a startled jump and a scream. The woman remains a member despite the exposure.
Reads like a damaged transcript listing officials and staff roles for a local day or event. Names include W. Whitheld, Marahai of the Day Wm. Clendenin, and many other associates, with duties across finance decoration and invitations. The text references Rock Island cemetery and various committee assignments.
Mrs H M Blackfan travels from Indianola to Red Willow county to solicit aid for drought stricken farmers. She cites 500 families starving for seed and feed, with crops ruined and local officials back her credentials. Red Willow lies near McCook in southwest Nebraska amid record heat and withered crops.
Ben M Smith son of Supervisor Smith joins ex county judge J J Hand and U S district attorney Thos E Milchrist to form Hand Milchrist Smith with offices at 123 and 125 LaSalle Street Chicago. The partnership starts today and will focus on Hand and Smith while Milchrist continues official duties at the government building nearby.
Nels Peterson, a Five Points blacksmith, drove into an open trench dug for a sewer. The horse became wedged and died after rescuers failed to free it for about an hour. Peterson valued the horse at $65. Authorities note a May Day beer called bock may explain his failure to observe the signal.
Fragmentary notes describe a healing event at a four day track meet with unclear details and participants. The readable words hint at a competition or contest but lack concrete names places or results.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a chaotic scene with references to a sale and local figures. The readable bits mention a metro area and possible prices or actions but lack clear names or a coherent event.
Advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as saving lives by soothing throat and lung ailments after other remedies fail. Claims it stops decay of the lungs and cures influenza and various coughs, with rapid action and thorough effect. Sold in large bottles for 60 cents and one dollar.
A fragment describes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup marketed for teething pain and other complaints. It claims wide use by mothers and promises gentle relief for children with teething discomfort, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
An advertisement claims consumption can be cured even if hereditary. It asserts the German Cough and Kidney Cure improves digestion, heals lungs without harming the stomach, and leaves patients better off afterward. The product is said to be poison free and superior to other remedies, sold by all druggists at 25 and 50 cents.
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