Marseilles Dam Woes Endanger Water Power Venture
The Marseilles dam saga traces Isaac Underhill of Ottawa, Sidney Pulsifer, Schumacher the oatmeal king, and W D Boyce of Gage. Multiple failed attempts, costly rebuilds, and flood damage crippled the project. Boyce plans to rebuild with unions backing and orders for 200,600 feet of lumber to restart the water power scheme.
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Isaac Underhill
Ottawa
Marseilles
Linois River
Lowell
Sidney Pulsifer
Sidney
Schumacher
Schution
Boyce
Gage
Marceillen
W. D. Boyce
Marseille
Best Cough Medicine for Children
The remedy named Charmber lain a Cough Remedy is praised as safe for children and claimed to relieve coughs and colds while preventing and curing croup. It is described as harmless and pleasant to take, with past epidemic use cited as evidence of effectiveness, available for sale by Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Mason and Dixon Line Origin and Boundary Story
The note recounts how Mason and Dixon drew the boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland after disputes over the 40th parallel and a royal decision in Charles II's time. Surveyors Mason and Dixon marked the line at 89 degrees 44 minutes, placing P and M stores at mile ends, amid Maryland-Pennsylvania bickering that at times threatened war and tied the line to the concept of freedom versus slavery.
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Mason and Dixon
Pennsylvania
Maryland
George Calvert
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Delaware
Whitam Penn
Caley
Penn
Charles II
Charles Mason
Jeremiah Dixon
Peon
Robbed the Grave A Startling Incident Narrated in Philadelphia
John Oliver describes a dramatic illness recovery aided by Electric Bitters after doctors gave up. He reports yellow skin sunken eyes and back pain but credits three weeks of treatment with a bottle's first improvement, claiming he is now well. Sold at Dr Powells drug store for 50 cents guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Dr Powells Drug Store
Henry Republican Subscription Plea to Readers
A notice invites readers to join The Henry Republican as subscribers. It emphasizes that nonmembers should consider subscribing to receive the paper and its local coverage. The call to action aims to grow readership and support for the newspaper service.
Kickapoo Club Banquet Planned at Peoria Coliseum
The Kickapoo Club banquet will be held Monday April 11 at 6:30 PM in Peoria Coliseum. Tickets limited to 600. those attending must notify E C Coffey or S P Prowse for reservations. Gov William Secre Gyar and numerous state leaders will speak. informal reception 5:30 to 6:30 PM. dinner at 6:30. Open to all citizens via President G De F Kinney for seating.
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Kickapoo Club
Kckapoo Club
Peoria
E._C_._Coffey
P. Prowse
William Secré Gyar
Charles H. Grosvenor
Ohio
John Webster
Nebraska
John L. Griffith
Indiana
Richard Yates
F. O. Lowden
Chas S. Deneen
H. J. Hamlin
Vegasin Warner
L. Y. Sherman
Colizeuta
Great Sensation in Leesville Indiana
W H Brown, once expected to die in Leesville, owes life to Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption. He reports immediate relief from asthma and a near complete cure, with many similar cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Price 50c and 3 dollars, guaranteed by Dr Powell with a trial bottle free.
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Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
King
Powell
Rail rate questions prompt editor to seek Hill explanation
The Orange Judd Farmer editor writes to James J Hill, now head of Great Northern, asking him to address farmer and shipper complaints about railroad pricing. The letter cites disparities in long haul rates to the Pacific, China, and domestic routes, noting Washington and Minnesota shipments priced differently for similar distances and goods. It ends urging Hill to disclose his own payments.
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Orange Judd Farmer
James J. “A
Great Northern Railroad Company
Hill
Northern Securities Company
Pacific Coast
China
Washington
Minn Weapolis
Minnesota
Orient
One Minute Cough Cure Praised for Fast Relief
A local advertisement touts Good for Children One Minute Cough Cure as immediate relief for coughs croup and grippe. It claims the remedy acts at the source of inflammation to heal and soothe lungs improving oxygen in the blood and is suitable for all ages, sold by Dr Powell.
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Powell
S. S.S
Swift Specific CO
Consolidated schools praised by Illinois college bulletin
The Illinois College of Agriculture reports in a recent bulletin that country schools have not failed under consolidation. Benefits are numerous and objections fade with experience. Bad roads and drivers are noted difficulties, but no major disadvantages exist. Savery community urged to study consolidation, obtain facts, and pursue permissive legislation to implement it.
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State Farmers Institute
Illinois College of Agriculture
of Country Schoola
Savery Community
Scotts Emulsion Promises Growth For Weak Children
A Victorian style ad compares children to young plants and claims Scott's Emulsion strengthens growth when weakness stems from feeding issues. It offers a free sample and lists Scott & Bowne in New York with a retail price of 1 dollar per bottle.
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New York
Scientific American
Washington D
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Spc
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Yones
Cashior
W. Dewey & CO
COAL
Joan Hinrtzy, Jr
Business Gards
J. A. Swem
Henry, III
D. Elsie Smith
Main Street
Cromwell
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Henry
Ill
Ono Ascoer
Market Sts
G. A. Motter
Pool Block
L. M. Bell
C. A. Camp
Henry, Illinois
Undertaker
Henry, Ill
Walnut Hill Dairy
Elner Mooberry
Henry Central
Hartl
Agen
Hartley
Fasto An
Ayers
D. C. Hour
West Haven
Conn
C. Aterco
All_druggtata
Lowell, Maas
All _drugatate
eScepe
Ayer
the Republican
J. L. White
New Hartley
I-20-T
WW. J. Thomas
Jlenry
Camp Hanet
Henry National Bank
Alenry, Ill
J Waterbott
A. Camme
DR. C. F. Meng
Yanochowski Block
B.c.willett
Whitefield, Ill
McKillip Veterinary College
Chicago
W. A. Smith
Dr. Maulfair
Chicago Veterinary College
Ford Central
Mcnabb, Illinois
Fred. W. Potter
Henry E. Jacobs
Attorney AT Law
Iness
Niles
Illinois
J. H. Franklin
LACON
New McMurtrié’s Block
M. Barnes
J. H. Magoon
Barnes & Magoon, Attorneys AT Law
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Lewis
Pvrits
Enleed
Kellogg
R.S. Bayne
Delaoa
J.J. Herry
Fred Mercian
Les
John I Thompson
J. 3. Thompson & Bon
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Paz
William Starliper
Warren Street
Slenry House
Thomas Real
Henry, IH
Mason and Dixon’s Line
Henry Republican
Ghroiig
Poetus
Vance M. Powell
Masonic
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Co -Diberty Streets
Lake
Bulletin of
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San Francisco
Los Asne
Portlan Beattie
Tacoma
California
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Warren Cowles
South
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Pilot Gift
Black Pilot
Black Pir
Jarlue
Jerry C
Alilver Tail
Easter Gift
Fred Wier
Black Prior
Nox
Lack
Henry Shields
Oxbow
Michael Murray
Chas. Fogle
Kiine Barn
Opp
Ken McNeal
Piteh
Neve
Adams
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