This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1880
Page
3
A New York editor cites General Hancock’s tariff views as a local issue, arguing tariffs must protect manufacturing and finance national needs. The piece warns against free trade, notes historical contrasts, and stresses the complex federal role in shaping prosperity and employment.
The following twenty men are estimated to be worth the sums following their names.
The Rocheser Democrat notes General Grant’s blunt assessment of the Democratic rival, saying his grandiose rhetoric is shed to reveal a common opportunist seeking office. The piece highlights a tense, terse dynamic between Grant and Hancock.
The Recorder's office shows transfers including Wm Sides to John Bolton for same property at $100 and 5 Wr W Gallino to Wm Sides for pt outlet 3 Rapids City at $100. Henry Baker sells multiple lots in Richardson's addition Port Byron for $1,000. Fred Marshall by Commissioner sales extensive lots in Brigham's addition Cordova totaling multiple parcels, partial blocks and exclusions at $1, known as final figure.
The text indicates Fusion in Maine boosts Garfield support with an expected 5 000 vote majority. Connecticut locals suggest a good Garfield majority if the trend continues, implying a strong Garfield ticket in the upcoming election.
Special Correspondent notes corn harvests apples cider and pies in the countryside. mentions Gen Went Off Halfcock and a young flirt. details new residence by James Guinn of Coe. Berniaen and Sargison as contractors for about $2000. Pearsall brothers plan livestock venture. Cordova Methodist preacher. A J Sible selling out and moving to Hawk-eye Iowa. Uncle Jesse Simpson hosts visitors. six Berkshires and five hogs plus two fine teams. Cordova to gain Globe newspaper by Simpson. Gust Ekwall busy tailor. Barber Bros revive Mississippi Valley Times at LeClaire. Ends with playful verse and cabbage theft quip.
Farnham was sworn in as Vermont’s new Republican governor on the 7th with a stated majority of 25 012. The piece notes large crowds at the St Louis fair, a tunnel disaster with eleven bodies buried, and various political and social items including editor excur sions and party meetings.
Mrs. John Allsbrow travels to Amsterdam for winter visit. Sylvester Allsbrow leaves for St. Louis to study. Villagers surprise Will Crawford and wife with well wishers and a gift of Macaulay’s History of England. A schoolhouse speech by Hon. W. W. Warner is planned for Oct. 15. Local residents discuss possible relocations and building additions. Crawford completes his house. Elena Henderson visits from Moline.
In Hillsdale on October 7, 1880 reports say diphtheria has caused no fewer than twelve deaths in two weeks. Weather is pleasant, W Siple broadens a country trade as a blacksmith, Ennis leaves Hillsdale for Rock Falls Wisconsin, and politics polarize locals. A Savanna bridge project employs about 300 men, while a strip of local banter notes shifting views and a remark about Hancock and English. A Davenport to Le ratio telephone link is mentioned.
Markets remain steady with hay 8.00 to 12.00 per ton and new corn 28 to 80 per bushel while old corn sits at 85. Wheat in Chicago active higher 90 to 1.00, corn 40 to 46, oats 81, rye 85 to 88, barley 76 to 78. Hog receipts 82,500, prices 41 to 50. cattle 6,000 receipts with weaker demand and good to choice 4.50 to 5.00. Texans down to 2.50.
Rev A R Morgan leads services at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm on Sabbath with Sunday School at noon at Corner Lynde and Park Streets.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.