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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1891
Page
5
A 1891 report notes Prof E S Barnard of the Lick Observatory in California states observations of Jupiter's satellite shadow prove the tiny moon is binary. Other items mention New Orleans Italian population, secret ballot laws, and Minnesota wolf bounty schemes.
The Democrats hold 237 seats, Republicans 87, and Farmers Alliance none noted, giving Democrats a 150 vote plurality over Republicans and 142 over all. The record-majority era cited spans 22 years since Reconstruction, with large majorities in 1878 to 1875 and 1883 to 1885.
The German emperor and empress plan a late June to early July visit to London. They will attend the Princess Louise of Schleswig-Holstein and Prince Aribert of Anhalt-Dessau wedding at Windsor Castle on July 1 and stay ten days at Buckingham Palace and Windsor, hosted by the queen.
Reader from New York offers thoughts on school heating spending and reviews the New York Recorder’s rise in circulation. Coverage includes Madison Square Garden Poultry Show Feb 4 10 with prices from 10 to 2000 dollars, and notes on various fowl breeds, incubators, and exotic birds.
Postmaster Wi Timmons farmer John Leslie and hardware merchant J W Gardner of Idaville Indiana praise Electric Bitters. They cite improvements in energy appetite and overall well being. Available at Dr Powell's drug store for 50 cents a bottle.
The piece notes a fierce fight over redistricting as both chambers push their biases. Census data suggests New Orleans will gain two congressional seats, while six more state senators and eighteen representatives are needed overall.
Paris fashion authorities decree the pointed beard is passé and replaced by a narrower style with the point cut off. Henry III era origin, Duc de Guise influence noted, and busy men praised for ease of reflection while center-divided beards keep favor among some elites.
A Louisville Courier Journal item notes Comanche the horse of Captain Keogh, connected to General Custer, draws a pension at Fort Riley, Kansas. Wounded seven times, he is kept saddled, inspected, and cared for, possibly to be sent to Smithsonian. meanwhile others seek him for show, or transport him. Engrained swindles target British households with fake linen bargains and cheap dress materials.
The April issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book presents lighter airy fashions with detailed directions for economical toillettes. It lauds high quality literary content and ranks among America’s best ladies’ magazines. Published by Godey Publishing Co., Philadelphia, priced at $2 per year.
The advertisement offers $500 to any rheumatism case unrecovered by Dr Drummond's Lightning Remedy. It claims one bottle cures nearly every case and notes orders can be sent prepaid or arranged by a local druggist, with price stated as $5. The firm, Drummond Medicine Co., lists 48-50 Malden Lane, New York.
William Durley of Hennepin writes The Republican on March 27 denying he voted against funding the bridge. He says he did not vote against it and expects to support the measure when the time comes. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to strengthen the body and organs.
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