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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1880
Page
6
The text extols bravery in battle and duty, urging men to fight bravely regardless of outcome. It frames life as holy warfare where both high and low are under divine watch, praising courage and the glory of good men's lives and deaths.
A Hartford Times report recounts William D. Hilton of Providence describing a supernatural episode aboard the Providence and Worcester Railroad. He heard a warning voice that urged him to warn of a doomed signal, enabling him to redirect a late freight and save a passenger train from collision.
A fragment from a Chicago newspaper notes a ceremonial question to a bride asking if she will obey her husband as his wife, in a formal wedding rite conducted by a minister. The readable text centers on the traditional vow within the ceremony.
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a boastful tale where Grandpa Lickshingle compares Edison’s invented light to his own failed experiments. He recalls early experiments with electricity and light, threats of future public release, and mentions selling Edison stock short. Advertisements warn of butter color makers and urge use of Wells Richardson perfected color. Kidney Wort and Seller’s Liver Pills are advertised with druggists selling them.
A historical medical column discusses earache linked to erupting teeth, notes the importance of sixth year molars for chewing, and warns against neglecting decay. It promotes Dr King s New Discovery for throat and lung ailments with claims of wide cures and free trial offers from Richards & Sourbeck.
A Viennese lady seeks a Lily Ball disguise and a secret escort from her husband’s family circle. A ring disappears amid intrigue, a detective recovers the real ring, and a chain of revelations ends with three men harmed, a divorce, and a jailed Bohemian rival to the government. A second note recalls life a century ago with coalless, candlelit winters and wooden stoves.
A clergyman fifty miles from Prescott Arizona reports a new mineral soap material found in rock formations. Described as a fuller’s earth like substance it yields a soap with low lather yet soft texture and strong emollient effect. The material is being prepared for market by removing grit and extraneous matter and is claimed to resist hard water.
The salve promises perfect satisfaction with money back and covers cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter hayged bands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. Price 24 cents per box sold by Richards and Sohrbeck.
Advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as easy to take cure for sick headache dyspepsia indigestion constipation and piles. Claims prompt relief and that one pill dose is sufficient with a 40 pill vial priced at 25 cents. Ends with a promise you will not be without them.
An unidentified man at Saint Clairsville infirmary cannot recall his past or name. Public revelation identifies him as Ralph Cowles of Cleveland, yet he remembers no friends or life events. The case offers notable psychological interest as he begins life anew.
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