Pace Leads Republican Ticket For City Election Airing Reform
The Republican party fields a strong slate for the upcoming city election next Tuesday with George E Pace for Mayor and J Linn Downey, B R Nichols, F W Potter, G E Travis, and Adam P Ot in the ticket. Pace's prior two year term 1911 12 saw street improvements cement walks underground wires and new cluster street lights plus orderly conduct and reform. Voters are urged to re elect Pace for continued progress and better government.
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George EB. Pace
East Park Row
Second Street
Edward Street
Local candidates pledge steady leadership and experience
City Clerk candidate J Linn Downey presents a clean record with earlier service across Putnam County including circuit clerk sheriff and treasurer. Treasurer hopeful B R Nichols along with barber Ben Potter and Alderman nominees George E Travis and Adam P Brown are highlighted as solid, experienced choices for Henry voters.
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J. Linn Downey
Henry
Hennepin
Putnam County
B. R. Nichols
Ben
Second Street
Fred W. Potter
George E. Travis
Adam P. Brown
Endorsement for Duke Bros. Hardware Mayor Candidate
A local endorsement lauds a Duke Bros. hardware store leader as a capable young man ready to serve as mayor or alderman. The note praises judgment and fitness for town council, aiming to enforce laws and promote good government for a greater Henry. The writer hopes to name Alderman Brown of the Third ward.
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Duke Bros
Henry
Alderman Brown
Michigan's Allegan area touted for farms and growth
P D Klein of Allegan Michigan writes of local farming life. He notes 250 acre farms 40 cattle with 24 milk cows and a hay loss from a barn fire. He praises roads lakes timber and plentiful fruit while inviting friends from Henry Peoria Putnam and Camp Grove to visit and enjoy The Republican.
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Allegan
Mich
George Burt
Michigan
Illinois
Henry
Peoria
Putnam
Camp Grove
Republican
P. D. Klein
Mich. R. R
April's Here Weather Rages As Old March Dies
A poem depicts April arriving with volatile weather. March dies in meteorological imagery as hail and rain lash roofs and winds moan. Song birds scatter while April promises shifting moods and unpredictable climes.
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Old March
Jack
March
April
Nature Cures and The Doctor Takes Fee
An old saying notes nature cures but doctors help Nature work faster. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieves the lungs liquifies mucus eases the cough and aids nature in restoration. The Republican office offers clubbing rates with Chicago and Peoria dailies.
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Chamberlain
Republican
Chicago
Peoria
Terrifying Canada storm wrecks home and hurts family
A letter from Mrs. A L Van Ostran details a night March 81 electric and rain storm striking their Tilbury Ontario farm. Lightning ripped a ceiling, smashed bricks and carpet, shattered chimney, flooded rooms, deafened Willie, and left the family in shock yet unharmed.
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Roy Shorts
A. L. van Ostrand
Link van Ostrand
Charles Thumma
Saratoga
Tilbury
Ontario
Canada
van Ostrand
Link
Willie
A. L. van Ostran
Railroad Rival Threatens Passenger and Freight Business
Chicago Great Western president Samuel Felton warns that motor cars are a dangerous rail rival. He cites rising suburban traffic, long touring ranges, and mass registrations as factors eroding passenger revenues, noting a $54 million loss in 1916 versus 1914 despite overall travel increases.
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Samuel Felton
Chicago Great Western
United States
Felton
City Hall
Chicago
Massachusetts
New England
United
Staes
Indigestion and Constipation Relief Claim
Mattoon Illinois resident Mrs. Robert Allison reports severe indigestion and constipation after moving to Mattoon. She says a single bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets corrected the trouble, relieving distress, improving rest, and leaving her feeling like a different person according to the advertisement.
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Robert Allison
Mattoon
Ill
Chamberlain
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