Appreciative Compliment and Civic Plans Noted
A Chicago reader praises the Henry Republican for its coverage of the Peoria Ministerial Meeting. Reports mention State figures like Snively and local matters include canal funding efforts, land sales in Chicago, and a proposed $25,000 mausoleum at Oak Hill Cemetery with $21,600 already raised by the Tanner Monument Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Peoria
Samuel Parker
Chicago
Snively
Ilinoiw and Michigan Canal Commission
Bridgeport
Madison Street
Commission
Chicago Ress
Tanner Monument Association
Oak
Overnor
Lowering the Dams Comment on Congress Plan
The Peoria Herald-Transcript discusses a resolution to lower government dams on the Ussuots river near Kampsville and Lagrange. It argues the move could relieve overflows and reveal broader benefits or lead to dam removal if navigation is unaffected, highlighting a clash between farmers and navigators and the role of river commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Herald-Transcript
Congress
U. S
Ussuots
Kampsville
Lagrange
Hindg
Copperas Creek
Henry
City Election Yields Potters Victory in City Attorney Race
The city voted for Potter over Forrest for city attorney in a low turnout election. In the 3d Ward Dewey beat Keenan while in the 1st Ward Humphrey ran unopposed, with Smith holding the 2d Ward seat. Republicans secure a 4-2 council majority with a Republican mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Potter
William Forrest
W. W. Dewey
James Kennan
A. G. Humphrey
C. E. Sraith
A. G. Humpney
C.E. Smith
Wm Forrest
Fred W.potter
A.G. Humphrey
C. £. Smith
James Keenan
F. W. Potter
B. Smith
B. Weck
E. G. Cromwell
O. E. Smith
A. H. Green
Henry Republican
Wat Lorrest
Potter
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Praised by Local Reader
Mrs Mary I Vitet of Newcastle Col endorses Ballard's Horehound Syrup as superior cough medicine. She notes her child enjoys taking it though not always needed. The syrup is advertised as a great cure for pulmonary ailments and priced 25¢ 60¢ and $1 at Dr Powell's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary i. Vitet
Newcastle
Col
Ballard
Beauty and Strength Through Digestive Health Remedy
A vintage advert promotes health and beauty by eating nourishing foods and taking Herbine after meals to aid digestion. It claims many women fail to digest food properly, leading to paleness and weakness, and asserts the remedy costs 50 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
Maps of Marshall and Putnam counties sale with Henry Republican
From this date our Maps of Marshall and Putnam counties will be sold with the Henry Republican to combination for $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Henry Republican
Marshall County
Henry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Markets
W. L. Stoner
Tofper
Edward Street
F. T. BR Ys
Prank
Applen’s
McVicker Farm
Frank Applen
Burt
Travelle
van Pelt
Republican Office
Geneseo Retail Merchants Association
Rock Island
Sim Oo
Geneseo Republic
Rock Ieland
William Sunday
Rockford
William
Sam Jones
Peoria’s
Bergner
Amart
Havana
P. A. Bergner & Coo
South Adams Street
Peoria, Ill
Vici
W. A. Amine Lys
OY Micagro
Fiedler Shoe Store
Henry, Illinois
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