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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
4
The Hon Frank Murdock declines to be a candidate for re election. Hirst Methodist conferences vote on lays representation showing 660 for and 319 against this year. The Peoria Journal notes Spain’s Cuba insurrection cost 150000 men and 300000000 dollars, questioning Spain’s future outlay against a people totaling 50000000.
The piece weighs the expense of firing modern rifles and mortars, noting per round costs and heavy gun prices. It questions why peace hasn’t been achieved in the Philippines despite claims by the Spanish press that it could be restored within weeks if Americans were not nearby.
A Washington correspondent reports state militias from New York through Massachusetts would be the first called for ground action if needed while Texas guards the seacoast. The piece compares navy appropriations with European powers, notes U.S. tax policy shifts, and discusses Cuba autonomy debate and a pending war revenue draft upon Spain hostilities.
Unclear OCR reads April 1122 health vial information mentioning Od Sistora. No clear actions, entities, or dates discernible for a confident summary.
Beneficiaries voice concern over dwindling business and assets The Covenant Mutual Life association of Galesburg shows a sharp drop in 1897 with total business at 33 389 375 and 1893 assets around 1 520 933. Expenses have risen since 1894 while business fell, prompting alarm that the company may not survive.
The exposition reports nearly 300000 square feet reserved across multiple buildings. Exhibits span Fine Arts, Education, Manufactures, Foreign, Agriculture, Horticulture, Irrigation, Forestry, Machinery, Electricity, Mining, Transportation, Live Stock, Apiary and Outdoor areas. Space allocations list totals for Liberal Arts 21837, Manufactures 45774, Foreign 9000, Agriculture 47134, Horticulture 16000, Irrigation two acres, Forestry 6069, Machinery and Electricity 43024, Mines 3774, Transportation and Agriculture Implements 67331, Outdoor eight acres, with Live Stock and Apiary pending. Department heads include EK Brace, H B Hart, and nine bureau superintendents.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a liver and bowel remedy. The Illinois Legislature banned repeating a candidate’s name on ballots for the same office. James Work sought cross ticket printing. ballots were reprinted with his name on one ticket only. The episode raises clerk duties and nomination rules.
A detailed look at torpedo boats their speed invisibility and deadly design explains how such vessels approach within yards of ships and unleash torpedoes. The Whitehead torpedo lengths weights and components are described along with defenses like iron ring nets and the impact on naval warfare.
A vintage ad touts Electric Bitters as the remedy for a range of ills including liver disorder cold and general weakness. It claims prompt relief and a guaranteed cure or money back, sold at Dr Powell's Drug Store for 500 per bottle.
The president of Chicago University expresses a sentiment shared by a large part of the American public. He cites peace guided by civilization and morality, praises the nation's efforts to avert war, and urges unity beyond party lines if force becomes necessary under divine will.
A fragmented text cites an advertisement about renouncing marriage as part of a divorce evolution and mentions a tobacco quitting product promising refunds. It also references Navy department orders to Illinois forces and readiness directives, reflecting stray historical notices.
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