An Appreciative Compliment From Peoria Ministerial Meeting
A note from Samuel Parker of Chicago praises the Henry Republican for fair reporting of a Peoria Ministerial Meeting held last week. He commends the treatment of Dr Traveller and expresses warm regard for Van Pelt, Leech, Alvord and others. The Republican office offers envelopes in all sizes and colors at low prices.
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Henry Republican
Peoria
Samuel Parker
Chicago
Burt
Traveller
van Pelt
Lowering the Duss Narrowed Dam Debate in Peoria
The Peoria Herald-Framempts argues government interest balances navigation and agriculture in lowering two dams Copperas Creek and Henry. It notes taxes, jobs, and river flow, suggesting two feet lower height could aid navigation and valley farming while risking dam removals and broader riparian changes. The piece frames a struggle between producers and carriers over navigable streams and dam policy.
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Peoria Herald
Thoncande
Secre
Iaid
Draimsage
Nile
Truehall
Nnimals
Copperas Creek
Benry
Rail canal funds sought amid land sales dispute
Chairman Salvely of the Illinois and Michigan Canal Commission vows a large effort to raise funds by selling canal lands to keep the waterway operational. A 16 foot strip along the canal from Bridgeport to Madison Street could fetch 5 million dollars. Several small Chicago park sites, claimed by the commission, are advertised for sale amid a bitter dispute with city authorities and press reports of a legal contest.
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Salvely
Ilinois and Michigan Canal Commission
Bridgeport
Madteon Street
Chicago
Comminston
Buively
Monument plans for Oak Ridge Cemetery mausoleum approved
Directors of the Tanner Monument Association accepted a Tiffany & Co plane for the Oak Ridge Cemetery mausoleum project. The design calls for a $25,000 structure with $21,600 already raised and hopes that Governor’s friends will provide the remaining funds.
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Tanner Monument Association
Tiffany & Co
Oak Ridge Cemetery
City Election Yields Winged Council in Henry Ward
Voters in Henry cast ballots for city attorney Fred W Potter and aldermen in three wards. Debates centered on party balance with Republicans winning key posts as Potter edged Forrest and Dewey won in the third ward. City council seats end with a Republican majority and mayor, while the forecast credited Potter’s opponent’s margin.
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Fcom
William
Athera Wands Bestween
Dewey
Repiblican
Ahmed Moduday
Cemoc
Kepablean
A.G. Hucaphrey
C. B. Sraith
Népublican
Fred W. Potter
Wm Forrest
W. W. Desvey
James Keenan
F. W. Potter
Wim Forrest
A. G, Humphrey
CO. BE. Smith
W. W. Dewey
Will
Will Conquut of the Following: Firet ‘Ward, *W. B. Deck, *A. G. Humphrey
E. G. Cromwell
E. Smith
A. H. Green
Henry
Wom Forrest
Potter
Loved Guest Mary A Viet Endorses Ballard Horehound Syrup
A Newcastle Colorado notice records Mrs Mary A Viet praising Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a superior cough medicine. She mentions its pleasant taste and notes her child uses it even when not needed. Advertising details list 2¢ 60¢ and $1 prices at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Mra Mary
A. Viet
Newcastle
Col
Ballard
Beauty and Strength Promoted By Digestive Remedy
A historical notice touts Herbine as a digesting aid to improve skin brightness and vitality, recommending nourishing foods and a small dose after each meal. The ad emphasizes purity of blood and vigor and cites 60 cents at Dr Powell's druggists. Also notes maps of Marshal and Putnam counties to be sold with a Republican faction in a political blurb.
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Marshal and
Putnam Counties
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