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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
9
A column discusses suffrage, family roles, and social duty, arguing that women’s ballot access hinges on husbands’ qualifications and home life deserves priority. It traces agricultural optimism, farmer prosperity, and political reform, with reflections on Lincoln’s legacy and postwar unity.
An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies for older people facing constipation and weak bowels. The copy claims soothing, healing and regulative effects with no side effects, priced 20 cents plus 10 cents and sold only at Rexall stores and ironmongers. It invites readers to read The Republican for fresh news.
The Chicago Record Herald urges making Starved Rock in La Salle County a state park to protect its historic fort sites and natural canyons including Deer Park. It notes Starved Rock’s 140 foot bluff, eight scenic canyons, and rich Franco Indian history from Marquette and La Salle. It calls for a commission including J A James, W W Atwood, and Mrs Frank B Orr to study acquisition and potential Monks Mound, with aims to boost tourism and education.
The Illinois river navigability dispute over a La Salle railroad bridge reached the appellate level. The Swains sought $30,000 in Peoria county court for damages from 1887 bridge construction that blocked traffic. The Illinois river was argued navigable and later deemed so due to drainage water. The appellate ruling sustained the lower court’s demurrer and dismissed the case.
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