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Newspaper
Moline Review
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1876
Page
3
In commentary on Payson Weston and a wave of walking enthusiasts, the piece argues that while brisk walking and general exercise are valuable, turning walking into a public spectacle or obsession is improper. It condemns overemphasis on bookish learning and skimming while praising disciplined physical development and daily health routines.
The November 18 1876 council session met after adjournment to consider bids for macadamizing the road over the sand mound. Mayor and seven aldermen present. two aldermen absent. W B Moore chosen clerk pro tem as clerk was absent. Bids listed in rough figures for macadamizing and laying material per cable or per cubic yard.
The Review rebuts claims from the Rock Island Argus alleging deceit in Moline election printing. It states the November 7 ballot printed at The Review office was a straight Republican ticket, prepared a week prior on matching color and paper, with no drums or unauthorized copies. One Democrat reportedly pressured a voter to oppose convictions.
Local merchants dismiss the Tix Review rooster as a distraction while tensions rise over fraud and intimidation in Louisiana. The piece warns Hayes may lose and Tilden win there, a claim tied to a Republican state like Illinois, as rivals lampoon party color and headlines.
Miss Kido Holt comes back from the east in improved health and spirits and resumes her place in the library rooms. Mr and Mrs Towndrow and Miss Marcia Beary return from England to their home. Cyros Pitta and family leave Moline for a new residence. J G Salisbury makes his first appearance in the epee events.
The Day Egbert Fidlay & Co firm plans to discontinue its city branch after the first of next month due to J D McCune closing his partnership with Wylie of Rock Talasen. The new larger store will be opened in neighboring Rock Island by John Bengston on December first, and the community is urged to welcome the Brat-class book and stationery store.
A catalog style notice offers alpacas from 121¢, cashmeres at 85¢, 40/ and black cashmeres 65¢, cotton flannels 7¢, water proofs 50¢, flannels from 20¢, threads 5¢, hosiery 5¢ per pair. Buyers promised 10 percent cheaper with handbills. HORNE & Co.
Local lines report on county conditions with mentions of hog cholera, a ball, a Woodhull brick yard for sale, logistics in mills, rising sugar and kerosene prices, and rail work. It notes Moline and Davenport politics, election commentary, and upcoming lectures while detailing local business openings, ads, and infrastructure projects.
A column extols August Flower for dyspepsia and liver complaint with claims of rapid relief after three doses. It notes Dr Fiter's Rheumatic Remedy and Liver Pills as a physician’s specialty with long-standing success. Castoria is marketed as a child’s remedy and general support for wind colic and stomach issues. Ventaur Triments are praised for human and animal ailments, with horse liniment styles offered as a related product.
Horne and Co wage war on handbills and announce a 10 percent discount on every article. Bring in your handbills to receive the 10 percent reduction on all bills purchased at their store.
A yacht captured on the Hudson opposite Staatsburg New York was found with burglar tools and several suspected thieves aboard. A 1 244 ton ship was launched at Phippsburg Maine. Rustic frames, pure honey, and live goose feathers advertised by local merchants with prices.
Fragmented price list features numerous groceries and staples. Items include coffee sugar molasses tea spices and canned goods with varied prices. The text appears as a catalog or market ledger rather than a narrative report.
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