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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
9
An unusual notice details a residence sale at School eee Tetons Third and Richard with a prompt attention request and a reasonable price. Frank Bear from Henry Illinois signs the item.
The piece surveys stock quotes and market chatter with Beate on the New York Exchange at 63000, a 5000 line item, and fee talk amid a shrunk speculative era. It recalls Napoleon stating Russia’s invincible reach, Japan’s challenge, and St Louis fair costs, then debates rural mail carrier salary linked to express business privileges and compares to city letter carriers around $1000.
The pension department requires no proof of diminished earning power for war veterans past 62 to receive a half-rate pension of $6 monthly. The ruling shifts the cost and delay onto the government, sparing veterans such trouble.
The column argues for sweeping post office law changes to curb railroad overpayments and simplify mail classifications. It calls on Congress, both parties, to modernize regulations and run the department like a modern business, aiming for a faster, cheaper, more efficient service.
The Editors of the Henry Republican offer a special premium for annual subscribers and renewals: a Complete Map of Marshall and Putnam Counties valid through July 1904, available for 50 cents or 32 dollars for a year’s paper and map. The map shows land ownership, township, rivers, lakes, creeks, railroads, routes, churches, schools, and more in each township in color, aiding owners and settlers for years to come.
The notice markets DeWitts Hazel Salve as a universal cure for burns Cuts bruises and skin diseases with claims of genuine quality and danger from counterfeits. It advertises Dr Powell as seller and promotes wedding anniversary gavens and engraving services at the republican office for first class printing.
A dense, era-spanning essay argues Japan could shape Asia's future as a self-governing force, blending Asiatic tradition with European science. It notes loyalty to the emperor, selective modernization, and a path that distinguishes Japan from Western models while preserving core Asian traits.
A brief 19th century style health note stressing that beauty and vigor come from pure blood and good digestion. It warns that many women fail to digest food, becoming pale and weak, and promotes Herbine after meals to aid digestion. Sold for 50 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
Eleven new circuit court cases set for May term starting May 23 with one new divorce filing John McCombs vs Swindler. Probate docket lists numerous estates with hearings, conservatorships, guardianships, final reports and bond actions, plus real estate transfers in Richland and Toluca areas.
Land transfers include Hattie KE and Gantz to Edwin, Chintz e4 sw sec 6, Evans and Preston Gants to Edwin Gantz lot 2 block 16, Wenona G, Monroe Lock to W H Kirkpatrick of Jot 266 Henry, LeRoy P Taylor et al to Casalus M Taylor lot 8 block 8 Wenona, Irranz Vela to Teobert Berschorner block 41 12 in Echol e add to Wenona. Marriage licenses shown for William Crook Wenona 21 Lattie Tomanshesk Wenona 19 Elasha B Grantham Marshalltown Iowa 28 Mary Porter Gideon City 84 FE B Travis Chicago 28 Lulu Gossmeyer Springfield 28.
The Henry Republican office lists envelopes of various sizes with return cards, mourning supplies, mailing services, and subscription handling. It invites orders from attorneys and officials, offers blank forms, and promotes printing jobs at reasonable rates. Readers are urged to notify address changes and to mail orders for envelopes, notes, and publicity materials.
An 1899 Midlothian Texas testimonial claims Herbine cures fever and ague and chills. Mrs Wm Stroud says eight years of use found it the best medicine for grippe bilious fever and malaria. Advertisement notes 60 cents at Dr Powell’s drug store.
An old advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and stomach ailments, claiming it digests food and improves health. The piece also notes a western agricultural college drawing many students away from pure agricultural study to short courses in farming, stock judging, and crop culture.
Mrs Mary A Viles of Newcastle endorses Ballard's Horehound Syrup as superior cough medicine. She notes it pleases her child and claims it treats pulmonary ailments. Sold by Dr Powell's drug store in 25¢ 60¢ and 1$ sizes.
The Henry time table lists G C R J and P R R time cards effective December 20 1003 for Peoria and Chicago routes. It notes trains east 11 minutes earlier and west 11 minutes later than Henry time with daily operations except 323 and 300. Stops include Ottawa LaSalle Morris Joliet and La Salle.
Local freight trains 52 and 61 operate daily except Sunday with connections at Zearing for points East. The schedule lists 4, 8:40 am and 1:50 pm local freights, with Oct 14 noted and W L Ross as D F and P A at Streator.
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