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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1917
Page
3
Fragmented text urges Henry voters to support health and wellbeing for their families. It references mothers and boys and hints at a saloon context as a local issue. The readable portion conveys civic appeal without clear event details.
A contentious notice argues over two billion dollars spent on bottling and saloon products in the United States last year. It claims receipts and debts rose, taxes increased, and profits benefited a few while many suffered, urging voters to vote yes at the upcoming election to end the saloon.
A Springfield audience heard Rev. Father Antis advocate Catholic and non-Catholic unity in supporting an anti saloon movement. He dismissed claims the drive targets Catholics and urged collaboration under one flag for humanity and common good.
The Rev Father I M Cleary of Minneapolis appeals to Springfield voters to abolish the saloon. He argues liquor is the most prolific cause of other evils in American society while acknowledging other vices exist. He frames prohibition as the path to conquer multiple sins.
A historical railing portrays Lincoln as ally of the wets in the liquor fight. The speaker calls saloons a blight on civilization and urges citizens to expose defeat and destroy evil.
A letter argues dry towns avoid financial ruin and cites Illinois examples like Galesburg and Peoria. It claims wet towns face higher debt and worse finances, urging voters to support dry options to fund public improvements and avoid further taxes.
The Peoria Daily Star extols the Ivy Trail as the Illinois Valley Way from Peoria through Mosaville, Rome, Lacon, and Joliet. It lauds river scenery, forests, and abundant small towns, arguing the route offers superior scenery and restoration value over shorter roads.
The Labor Department notes 98 percent of railways 19 percent of manufactories and 88 percent of trades discriminate against men who drink. The slogan There's a reason Booze never got a man a job in the world summarizes the stance.
In a heated dry bill debate in the Illinois Senate about a month ago Senator Dailey of Peoria, a wets leader, proclaimed I DO NOT CARE IF IT COSTS ME VOTES I WANT TO SAY THAT THE MODERN SALOON THE WAY IT IS RUN IN ILLINOIS IS THE ANTE-CHAMBER OF HELL. He urged voting yes to remove this institution from the state.
City of Henry in Marshall County Illinois announces election day Tuesday March 13 1917. W W Dewey Sons Office lists candidates including Addie Brown and Dennis L Hartley City Clerk. Residents of Henry Illinois and state voters may participate in the mayor and alderman race.
A terse reflection contrasts a feller’s blindness with gifts he overlooks. He stumbles and trifles, failing to walk the narrow and truth led path toward dawn’s bright gardens. The verse laments missteps and urges steadfast, upright conduct.
Poem fragment advising self awareness and preparation by studying and sizing up others, especially the "feller called Me", with a tone of practical guidance. Nearby items mention Tonica births and deaths in 1916 and Wenona telephone exchange expansion aims and potential new building.
A public notice offers a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest, trial, and conviction of any person voting illegally at the Henry city election on April 17, 1017. It states that under 21, foreign born not naturalized, children of foreign born not naturalized, nonresidents for specified periods are not legal voters. The Henry Voters League is named.
Detroit businessman Sebastian S. Kresge says his dry cities outperform wet ones. Speaking at a Chicago banquet, he argues saloons harm broader commerce and that dry territory employs more people with less waste. He urges voters to support a dry decision.
A brief item lists necessities with quantities: 30 cans tomatoes, 100 bananas, 40 cans corn, 206 pounds beans, 100 cakes soap, 1 pound pepper, 4 gallons molasses, 20 gallons oil. Prompt asks what to purchase next.
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