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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1882
Page
8
The fragment discusses wheat production figures and government measures with references to a Bureau and yield estimates, but the text is garbled and many details are unreadable. It mentions bushels, regions, and potential comparisons, yet specific names, dates, and places are largely missing.
A Baltimore correspondent recalls the execution of Mrs Surratt and the social ostracism that followed. The married chemist Toury faced discharge as a government clerk for marrying her, while their daughter, about thirty, remains pale and weak after the strain of her mother’s execution.
An old advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as superior to cod liver oil for weak lungs and consumption. It claims blood purification and restoration, touts pectoral benefits, and urges readers to request the pamphlet by sending stamps to the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo, New York.
An investigation found a frog in an ateable boa caused a brief outage by bridging wires between Western Union and the Mobile and a trunk line between New Orleans and New York. The operator was surprised by messages bearing over the wire and the incident disrupted telegraph service.
A garbled notice lists various invented remedies and tonic claims. It mentions Dan druff soap and Gleonjs Sulphur Soap with color dye and prices, plus Antestopys for indigestion and fever. The excerpt then shifts to remarks on English versus native beef and a vivid anecdote about a breakfast prepared for Cetywayo and his three chiefs.
The Illinois State Board of Equalization adopts a resolution to adjust assessed value for railroad and corporate property. It states the approach will set the rate of valuation to reflect fair market value, with railroads and companies facing higher rates for their assets. It notes past taxes have often been on less than a third of the full value.
A patent medicine ad promises Lie best on earth Gass Glycerine Salve cures cat skin eruptions bruises scratches burns and wounds with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. The ad notes a price of 23 cents per sale by Racards and sobrbeck.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the world’s best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions. Price twenty five cents per box sold by Richards and Sohnbeck Bon Ford. The Ford who killed Jesse James was arrested in Chicago for disorderly conduct and concealed weapons. The Ford brothers had been in town performing in a cheap theatre and associating with disreputable crowds on State street.
The Voltae Belt Co of Marshal Mich promotes Dr Dye's Electro Voltaic belts and electric appliances for nervous debility and loss of vitality with a thirty day trial for men of any age. No risk, as trial is allowed. The War Department notes Oklahoma Payne and six followers arrested at Fort Reno after resisting peaceful surrender. Officials say this is Payne's second offense and civil trial may follow under the law.
An ad promises a trial bottle of Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure at Richards & Sohrbeck's drug store. It claims to cure coughs consumption whooping cough and all lung diseases and offers a free test.
An aged England pauper from Stoke on Trent Workhouse wore a wooden leg valued at three pounds. He sold the leg for half a crown in town and spent the proceeds on alcohol. A magistrate jailed him for a month at hard labor, noting the humorous misuse of the leg.
An old legend speaks of seeking an honest man with a lantern and humanity now finds an honest medicine in Dr Jones Red Clover Tonic. It claims to cure blood diseases, remove pimples, and quicken liver and urinary action. Bottles sell for 50 cents at Richards and Sohrbeck’s.
Keeley Motor Company directors insist on filing soon for a patent on the "generator" after repeated solicitations. If Keeley fulfills the pledge, the public will learn the actual force he has touted so widely.
Free of Charge. All persons suffering from coughs colds asthma bronchitis loss of voice or throat affection are invited to Richards Sol beck’s Drug Store to obtain a trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption free of charge to prove its merits and potential. Call today.
Tik friends of Judge Folger and secretary of the treasury openly back his gubernatorial bid at the Republican State Convention Pip, with President Arthur and ex Senator Conkling supporting. Folger is the Stalwart rival to Governor Cornelly, signaling a fierce nomination contest.
A worn laborer declares that Hops and Malt Bitters have made him strong again after long toil to support his family. Separately, rumors of a notable collision near Charlevoix Michigan arise from fishermen who found wrecks about a mile north of the village. A sailing vessel and a steam barge are believed to have collided in foggy conditions, but vessel names, destinations, and ownership remain unknown pending investigation.
An advertisement claims Parker's Ginger Tonic supports stomach and nerve health, easing indigestion nervousness and rheumatism. It urges readers to “lay a good foundation for health” by using the tonic and avoiding stomach upset.
New York merchants interviewed by the New York paper predict a large fall trade in all lines with strong demand from the South and Southwest. Texas shows early cotton crop boosts and the South’s large fed crop improves ready money.
An advertisement condemns quack remedies while praising a cure claimed to treat stomach liver kidney and urinary ailments. It urges trial and notes the product sells for fifty cents a bottle by Richards & Sohrbeck.
A visitor quoted Alexander describing the urban as a person who believes Confederate money will empower the Democratic party and that soon he will be allowed to wallop a Black person, reflecting racial attitudes of the era.
A fragment notes American readers receiving foreign battle descriptions and Western authors with vivid Eastern imagery. It mentions sparrows eating caterpillars and a casual remark on caterpillar meat, hinting at experiments and curiosities in a muddled, garbled text.
A satirical remark notes the American navy has twenty five commodores with only one in actual service while others enjoy life at eastern watering places. The piece mocks government spending on social life at summer resorts.
Druggists report pest control services as flood toll rises. About 120 persons drowned in the Concho flood in Texas. Fifteen thousand sheep, cattle and horses lost. Property losses estimated at 75 thousand to 100 thousand dollars. The river rose fifty feet and bodies are surfacing daily.
An advertisement for Wells's Health Renewer claims to restore health and vigor, cure dyspepsia and cure sexual debility. The terse claim markets the product as a remedy for weak digestion and related debilities.
The widow Annie E Fowenr received $5,000 in cash from the Louisville New Albany and Chicago railroad after sustaining a loss of one bound in a June accident near Bedford. Caswell Hazard & Co promote Cod Liver Oil made from selected livers as a pure product. Ads urge use of Juniper Tar soap for skin care. A reader is reminded of population and mortality in a short reflective aside.
An old advertisement note claims Billeba Liver Pills are a standard remedy for malaria and liver complaints over many years, reflecting period misperceptions about treatment and health products.
Friends fear for General Butler's safety as the yacht America misses its expected arrival at Quebec two weeks ago. No further word has come from the vessel. Dn Knixx's Great Nerve Restorer advertised for nerve diseases, urging readers to send details to 913 Arch Street Philadelphia.
A staff member of General Ooberman accompanies the Marquis of Lorne on the Detroit to San Francisco journey. The reason remains unclear, though protection from unscrupulous hack drivers is suggested as a possibility.
The delicate odor of Florestan Cologne is described as entirely novel and is marked with the signature of Hiscox & Co, NY on each bottle, indicating a distinctive branding or hallmark.
A misattributed wire service line depicts a cavalry charge as if from a battle near Slaword. The phrase “the clanking of their swords swelling musically” is used to dress up the action, while country newspapers carry the sensationalized description as a dispatch.
A brief note describes Hop and Mult Bitters as a universal tonic used by the aging for strength, youths for vigor, the ill for recovery, the healthy to preserve health, and as an appetizer for epicures. The item is presented as a common household remedy with broad appeal.
Jay Hubbel pursues backing from women suffragists by promising impartial assessments of office-holders, regardless of sex age or color. This outreach highlights a potential cross group appeal amid ongoing gender rights discussions.
Advert claims Parker's Hair Balsam keeps hair clean and prevents grey hair with occasional use, noting high popularity and exceptional cleanliness.
Report claims PT Bannum proposes a $120,000 loan arrangement for Jumbo to appear in the Southern States for an exhibition over 120 days. The source presents the figure as part of a claim about Bannum's latest statement.
A woman asks how to stay happy and good natured, replying that Parker's Ginger Tonic keeps her and her family healthy, which in turn makes her feel well and cheerful. The exchange emphasizes tonic use as a simple health remedy.
The report notes the average height of British guards sent to Egypt as five feet ten inches, a slight decline from five feet ten inches in 1851. The phrasing implies a population comparison over time.
Mrs. Dukes of Colfax Indiana had a two year running sore on her ankle and the remedy Lindsey's Blood Searcher cured it, according to the report.
A signaL from East Liverpool Virginia reports Wallace Chatwin Goodwin Vodrey and Harker potters offering old wages for a year and recognition of the Knights of Labor if workers return. The fight centered on recognition. the local assembly met Saturday and accepted the terms.
A Buffalo New York group named Worlds Propensors Medical Association touts unusual success in treating cancers and other tumors and offers a pamphlet by mail upon request with a stamped envelope.
The passage notes malaria risk to Western settlers and fevers in the East from decaying vegetation and poor drainage. It promotes Ayer's Ague as the best remedy for these fevers and related chills and agues.
A clipped note from a clinic in the city announces a pamphlet drive and patient outreach. Officials urge residents to pick up materials explaining health services and disease prevention.
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