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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1881
Page
4
A historical reminiscence recounts Mount Washington wind records with temperatures and velocities at summit, wind effects on ice, and an officer named Line discussing pressure and physics. The piece shifts to a Galveston scene with Bob Binkley and a kidnapped murderer tale, ending with locals remarking on Flo's memory and aging.
Saran Des aged 111, possibly the oldest woman in the state, was found dead after dying from weakness and starvation in a remote house. Neighbors report she lived alone since abandonment by a young man, with no reliable food or care.
An advertisement from a Detroit area catalog or vendor touts electric belts as a cure for nervous debility. The pitch promises examination and trial before purchase and cites the University of Michigan as part of its claims.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls rough frontier days in Nebraska. It mentions a sheriff named Smoot with a bald head and a prison time tale, highlighting harsh justice and jail detentions. The speaker describes tough conditions and confrontations with law breakers in a saloon setting.
A public health warning on diphtheria stresses sanitary conditions as key to prevention. It links disease spread to impure air and sewer gas, advising removal of impurities near dwellings and proper sewer use. It urges farmers and improvement societies to take action and cites Cicero in urging responsibility.
An advertisement from Depot-Richards and Lohrbdcks in Moline promotes Vie ls Health Renewal as a cure for liver trouble consumption and dyspepsia. The copy urges readers to try the remedy as a definitive solution to illness.
The passage notes a huge area around Shanghai known as the Garden of China, comparable in size to New York and Pennsylvania. It depicts the land as well cultivated with canals, bustling harvests, and a disciplined populace in blue pants and blouses, highlighting perceived industry among the Chinese.
Chicago praises Great Western as far ahead of rivals in net repairs and overall progress. Electric Bitters touted as superior remedy, claimed to cure where other treatments fail. Sold by all druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
Texas cattle profits are outlined with keeping costs around 1.50 per head. Figures show herd management by four men with 12 to 16 horses for a 1500 head herd. Costs and profits per head are given as 1.00 to 1.50, with calves up to 0.75. Net profit cited is 23 cents per head. An advertisement for Allen's Brain Food claims cures for nervousness and weakness, offered by Allen's Pharmacy at 315 Fifth Ave Be Y, with Moline distribution through Wil Morris & Co.
A mosaic of scattered readings includes medical quackery a land deal in Ireland a farmer weighing rain nitrogen and manure values a violinist Bett a legal maxim nine things in going to law and a playful arithmetic gag about days in a year ending with Fourth of July.
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