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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1879
Page
3
Ayer Pritts purgative pills are hailed as mild yet thorough in cleansing stomach and bowels. The ad claims they remedy common and serious ailments, are safe for children, contain no calomel, and are sugar coated for pleasant use, prepared by Dr J C Ayer & Co. Lowell Mass. Gold by all druggists.
A widower reflects on his wife’s death and loneliness. He grieves, recalls her patient care, and longs for the afterlife while feeling the burden of memory blocking his peace. He envisions reunion in a heavenly city beyond pain.
Lord Ronald Gower writes from London about his brief East to West American journey. He praises New York society and American civility, noting courteous behavior toward women and good breeding across classes. He contrasts with perceived English pretensions and public carriage manners.
In North Denver a young woman wearing male clothes on a lark is pursued by a man after a night outing. She dashes home in fear. her father mistakes the scene for a burglary and is outraged, while the episode ends with her resolve to abandon masquerade dress. The Rocky Mountain News notes the incident as a cautionary tale.
The Detroit Press sketches how Inspector Field inspired Dickens characters and recounts clever police captures. It rails at overused “professor” for dulling language, lampooning modern misuse with examples from sport and entertainment.
The Providence Journal notes renewed lunar interest as Camille Flammarion advocates a million franc telescope to prove the moon is inhabited. He plans a vast refractor costing about two hundred thousand dollars and seeks public contributions to unveil inhabitants in the moon.
The Friscans voice urgency over scarce resources as climate conditions threaten growth and green varieties fail to thrive. Boston Com and Bulletin note rising costs and shifting markets driven by sea breezes and weather patterns.
The writer warns that Prince Bismarck may throttle free discussion in Parliament and the press, risking a political explosion. He likens gagging debate to a sailor blocking a safety valve, fearing revolution or a coup d etat if dissident voices are silenced. The piece questions Bismarck’s judgment and legacy for Germany.
A Roy Press writer notes silver mining demands strong nerve and ample hope, with a yearly income easing costs until a rich ledge appears. Many fortunes and much toil vanish in Nevada's mountains, where deep digging often yields uncertain rewards despite rare rich strikes.
James T. Fields lauds Bayard Taylor and other American writers who rose without college education. He notes Taylor’s rise from printer’s boy to renowned author in Boston alongside Edwin P. Whipple, with mentions of Howells Aldrich and Lathrop as figures who lacked formal higher education.
A witty exchange unfolds as Madame G asks a friend for a pair of slippers while noting her damp feet. The friend jokes about whether one slipper will do and whether it will fit, in a crowded parlor on a wet day.
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