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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1881
Page
4
A 1881 editorial urges students to seek information beyond prescribed courses, arguing reading clubs foster inquiry and independent investigation. It critiques overreliance on teachers and highlights libraries, newspapers, and encyclopedias as sources for broader knowledge. The piece praises reading circles when well run, stressing systematic study and critical analysis.
J H Franklin, deputy at the Wenona post office, vanished after stealing a new money order book and creating eight money orders in his own name. He mailed them to various points, collected the money, and left town, leaving a $1900 loss and a pursuit by authorities. Meanwhile Greece and Turkey face inevitable war as tensions flare.
A reader admonishes the editor of a Republican paper for single ward focus on street improvements. The writer warns that neglecting Second and Third wards risks public outrage and calls for equitable drainage and paving, citing mud and safety issues around the depot and Main Street.
The Petrel tow boat with six ice bar ges failed to pass Lacona due to ice as river falls four inches every two hours. The Uiiola was damaged at Harpes Bridge requiring unloading and temporary service by Calhoun. Voters may face a lively election day with mayoral and alderman races and calls for competent administration. B P Rounds of Chicago is proposed as government printer amid broad support.
R W Emerson writes up his impressions of Thomas Carlyle from unpublished letters written during his first English visit. The paper will appear in Scribner for May by arrangement with Emerson and the Massachusetts Historical Society. Also notes talk of a continental freight line and proposed liquor licensing laws in Illinois counties.
Advertising copy touts Mucklen Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts sores ulcers rheum tetter chapped hands and other skin ailments. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists a price of 25 cents per box sold by all druggists with a garbled brand line at the end.
A commentary explains the value of life insurance with a case from Mutual Life of New York, noting a policy worth 2000 paid to the estate after the insured died. City Council proceedings dated April 4 1881 list bills approved and ordinances vacating Market Square and adjacent alleys in Henry Illinois, with further notes on local items and Illinois statistics.
Advertised cure all for impure blood stomach liver and urinary issues claimed to banish nervousness and ailments. Sold by J W Niece at 60 cents per bottle. Protection Fire Company held its annual meeting at the engine house with large attendance and strong interest. Kranz repeatedly declined but was elected chief. James Hartley named assistant chief. Officers elected include Frank Kleinhenz foreman Daniel Darby assistant chief hose F Ksyzki foreman hose L A Moler foreman hook and ladder James Shaw secretary Ed 8 Krenz financial secretary J A Duncan treasurer.
Chicago Ahead. A We teen rll world now looks up to Chicago as the great western metropolis of America, far ahead of competing cities. Electrc Bitters are praised for intrinsic value and superiority over other remedies. Sold by J. W. Niece at 60 cents per bottle.
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