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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
6
The column notes the Republican contest for State Senator in this district growing lively. It cites currency law impacts, the Manila commerce goal, and England's South Africa actions. It covers local meeting date changes, pension law revisions, Keeley Cure influence, and editorial debate on candidate Fort and W. G. Dustin.
The Dwight Star and Herald contrasts its earlier praise of Keeley against Kort with support for Oughton for mayor of Dwight. It argues experienced candidates like J. R. Oughten are more competent than inexperienced rivals and urges voters to favor an experienced state senator when the convention meets June 9.
In Woodford County Democrat notes Fort’s possible renomination could shift chances for a Democratic win. Lenz is seen as a strong Fort supporter, with local Democrats reportedly keeping close ties and considering a second term endorsement if Fort is renominated.
Senator R B Fort of Lacon Marshall county announces himself as a candidate for renomination for State Senator from the 20th district in this week’s Sentinel subject to the action of the Republican senatorial convention. He is described as a proven, faithful public servant with a strong Republican record and wartime service.
An eastern paper urges the Cullom amendments as necessary to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to stop discrimination against small shippers. It argues large shippers enjoy favored rates, forcing smaller operators to cover costs, harming competition and centralizing capital, amid St Louis protests that Congress will act on the issue.
A satirical rant laments George Dewey and George Washington figures in politics as a mix of patriotism and ambition. It critiques using a nation’s icons as campaign leverage while lampooning fashion trends and local election humor from Princeville.
Quick relief from rheumatic pain reports from users including D N Sinks of Troy Ohio. Dismisses other remedies after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm recommended by local druggists Geo F Parsons Co. The product is praised as the best muscular rheumatism remedy in the market and sold by J Beand FA Powell.
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