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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
4
A dated column mixes seasonal verse about autumn and winter hardships with a lengthy report on soldiers and widows. It cites the Soldiers' Home in Quincy with 1,600 residents, an average age around 66, and 1,400 graves, plus details on the Soldiers' Widows' Home in Wilmington and annual per capita expenses.
The article argues the Monroe Doctrine did not originate with James Monroe. It traces earlier ideas to Jefferson in 1793 and 1808, Madison, and a 1823 Canning note. It asserts John Quincy Adams had minimal role, and Monroe's 1823 message crystallized an older geopolitical evolution rather than a sole invention of Monroe.
Ella Slayton of Noland Arkansas reports a box of Dr King s New Life Pills costs 26 cents in her region. The pills are advertised to cleanse gently and impart new life and vigor, with satisfaction guaranteed at Bee F. A. Powell s City Cruze Store.
A shopper disputes a store policy promising cheerful refunds. The clerk and proprietor deny responsibility, the shopper insists the ad guarantees satisfaction and refunds, and an argument over who should refund escalates. The buyer leaves with the shirt, while the staff joke about removing the cheerful refund phrase.
The article lists upcoming city government leaders after May's start, including Mayor Ford Haws and city clerk Elias Bo Wright, with ward officers named. It notes a Golden Valley Cantat at the assembly hall in Lacon on Friday April 26, featuring talent from Lacon Chicago and Peoria, with Mrs. Harry Runnells assisting. Tickets are 25 or 1be at C H Smith's drug store.
In cases of whooping cough I have used Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It is the best medicine I have ever used. It is safe and sure. For sale by J. B & F A Powells City Drug Store, Henry TM.
The Chronicle describes a Chicago rule requiring teachers to investigate family illness rumors causing student tardiness to prevent contagion. A West Side pupil Johnny explains his mother is ill and a new baby, then confirms the illness is not contagious. The piece ends by asking if similar rules apply in Henry.
Washington dispatch outlines an Interstate Commerce Commission report on Standard Oil Company alleging repeated use of fake independent firms to crush rivals. It claims price manipulation and employee-sourced information to favor Standard Oil, with implicit coercion across states cited under oath.
A miscellaneous price list shows granulated sugar at 5.00 per 100 pounds, potatoes at 0.50 per bushel, flour 1.25 per sack, and various staples such as canned goods, cereals, soap, oats, and tea priced per unit or pack. The ad claims the list offers more bargains than any other house and is 1.8 percent below competition.
A garbled snippet mentions eggs and pay terms, with unclear phrases about marking or timing. The readable content is minimal and lacks identifiable people, places, or events for a fuller summary.
A jagged monologue expresses scorn and violent impulses toward an unnamed antagonist. The speaker fixates on harming the man responsible and uses chaotic phrasing to vent anger and frustration.
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