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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1875
Page
2
The piece notes an April 1 election for two members of the district school board with Ma J H Craver likely up for re election for the Moline public schools. It also reports on political campaigning in New Hampshire with Republicans claiming strength and Democrats striving to gain control.
Citizens in the community look to the Rock Island Argus for reliable informal information on finance and markets. Local editor and another staffer are discussed as sources, with emphasis on accurate reporting for those seeking practical guidance.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a political discussion, references to Liberal figures, local society meetings, and upcoming dates. The text mentions Barnard, Petes, Dollie Cher, Lert de tey le, and a focus on public affairs and party activity with unclear specifics.
A cautionary report describes multiple fraud attempts in Belleville involving phony notices and swindlers using names like N. P. Boyer. Residents are urged to beware, as con artists solicit business and advertise false proposals, operating on the reservation plan and various schemes to profit from unwary readers.
A troubled enterprise facing financial strain and leadership disputes seeks to return to its former operations. Key figures are examining the property and trade dealings as they attempt to stabilize the business and resolve ongoing tensions.
The piece notes a widening confidence in business and better times ahead after two sluggish seasons. It cites Chicago Journals editorial support for a spelling reform crusade and outlines a playful, proposed code using Webster’s Dictionary as authority for common usage and testing spelling prowess.
The piece argues that high taxes unfairly hit manufacturers in Moline and other states. It warns that double taxation would reduce wages and harm industrial growth, urging restraint by authorities and tax reform to support industry.
The town reports that Capt. Morris circulated a petition to seek the post office. We are authorized to deny this and state the report has no foundation. Capt. Morris and many citizens signed to confirm the current officers Wells and Winston for a second four year term. Talk of removing these gentlemen is unwarranted.
A garbled note suggests a civil rights discussion about voting rights and eligibility. It mentions terms like right to vote and potential exclusions, with unclear references to places or authorities. The fragment hints at a broader talk on citizenship and access to elections.
In a Davenport review the author argues Illinois tax policy unfairly burdens corporations like Moline Plow and Deere & Co. The piece notes state board of equalization actions, compares assessments, laments high tax spikes, and urges relocation to attract manufacturers. It cites Iowa’s and Wisconsin’s exemptions and Davenport’s advantages.
Reports note turmoil in the Indian Territory as the Sheebit Indians, about 150 people, were baptized at St George. Separate items mention 50 million feet of logs cut in Minnesota camps, Moody and Sankey meetings in London, and a destructive tornado in the Southeast with multiple deaths.
The county contract for brickwork on Sam Campton’s new building in Hampton is awarded to Hiney & Co with carpenter work pending. George Tursch reports seven young wolf scalps for bounty. will likely be approved by the next board. Archibald Allen’s will leaves most property to the Rock River Conference M. I. church. wife gets a land strip and timber use limited.
A fragmented purveyor of health tips argues diseases originate in impure blood and claims purification cures illness. It touts Dri Walkers ysoenet bitters as the best blood purifier, though the text is garbled and contains many misspellings.
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