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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1881
Page
8
The river and road from Martin are in bad condition due to high water. Farmers at the upper end use the foot of the road but it is not fit for traffic. The piece argues for consistent road work, keeping public highways in good condition, and sensible road taxation to cover wear, accidents, and delays.
A short notice criticizes bogus certificates for fake cures and touts Hap Bitters as a pure, effective medicine made from well known remedies. The Republican column invites readers to view another column for details.
The steamer War Eagle ran into the Rock Island ferry dock on Sunday, loosening buckets in a wheel and crushing planks over the pantry. No one was hurt among the frightened negro cooks. repairs were swift and the boat continued upriver. River level at Davenport rose to 14 feet, while the Grand Pacifics gang plank struck the warehouse door on the levee. River men fear another rise of at least a foot, unsettling lumber interests along the bank.
Waesgre & Co on Michigan avenue and Jackson street Chicago offers electric belts and bandages claimed to cure nervous debility and other diseases. The ad states the devices were invented by a member of the University of Michigan and are promoted for treating disorders by electrical means.
The Holland directory project for Rock Island and Moline, in preparation over two months, heads toward completion with strong patronage. Manager Mr Holland says the standard work will include every name, society notices, manufactories, schools, and city interests, issuing December 1 at Richards and Sohrbeck depot in Moline.
The piece accuses Rev. Mr. Spurlock of fabricating a Gallion confession to boost his paper and the editorial profession, saying his scheme harmed his reputation and harmed readers. It notes Tuus and Dunx introducing a Terwilliger safe from Chicago, unsure of its use for cash or delinquent accounts.
McNeale and Urban of Cincinnati supplied a burglar proof safe weighing 7,600 pounds, six feet high and with multiple doors. It cost 595 dollars in Cincinnati, 3068 dollars to transport, and 25 dollars to move to the Treasurer’s office, totaling 65.08. Sheriff Ankrum moves the old safe to his office for repainting. Parker's Hair Balm advertised for faded hair.
A reader urges union of workers to create a fund to cover wages if a worker is hurt. He cites recent injuries at Keator & Sons and Dimock Gould & Cos and asks editors to organize a meeting with proprietors to discuss establishing a weekly contribution of 10 to 15 cents. The idea would provide relief as a right, not charity.
Catarrh relief promised within five minutes and permanent results. Claims wholesome relief from first application, cures choking and putrid mucous, cleansing and healing membranes. Breath, smell, taste, and hearing restored. Complete treatment offered for $1. Ask for Sanford's Radical Cure Death to Rats and Vermin Parsn's Exterminator.
Coroner Morris held an inquest in Rock Island on Alfred Anderson Grinerud who died from injuries at Rock Island Lumber Co. The boy was struck in the abdomen by a misfired bolt while pulling a jammed saw. A jury found the death accidental and exonerated George Smith of blame.
Rev A B Allen resigns as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church Rock Island effective November 1 after years of service. He plans to retire on a Bowl ing township farm for mental rest and change of occupation. Vestry offers a one year vacation with a curate handling duties. His departure is seen as a loss to the community.
A historical note claims Tigors and various ailments like erysipelas mercurial diseases scrotula and debutty were cured by Dr Lindsey's Blood Searcher amid early medical remedies.
Residents report multiple nights of cows trampling cabbage patches shrubs and flower beds leaving gardens despoiled and a council seen as ineffective. The letter condemns local officials for failing to curb nightly cow trespass and protect urban greenery.
The Paper Company of this city reports a month without wood pulp from Wisconsin and J M Christy waited over ten days for Chicago lard as blockaded Western rail freight drags on. The piece urges practical city ordinances on fire limits and stock restraining rules, faults Rodman correspondence, and notes police confiscation of toy pistols after a near miss.
The article notes Bentley is returned to the medical examiner’s charge at Hampton for a third year and remarks that Mr. B is a popular and useful man within the community.
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