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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1893
Page
4
Local notices report postmaster changes in Lacon with Harry Wescott succeeding Capt H J DePue. Editorials discuss President Cleveland delaying appointments and a critique of southern secessionist sentiment, noting the South’s independence debate and northern economic ties.
In early northern Illinois a judge condemns horse stealing as a per century law, while Henry Station shows freight growth urging continued rail night service. Peoria voters shift to Republican control, replacing the Democratic mayoral ticket with a business‑minded administration. The piece also weighs McKinley tariff reform and Morrison’s views on sugar duties and federal finances.
The Sunday Herald reports a three column write up on a free dispensary for dipsomania led by Dr A V Hutchins on Chicago’s west side. Attendance grows to about 40 per night with treatment from 8 to 9 pm each evening except Sundays. The doctor claims a specific remedy improves digestion strengthens the body and yields a complete cure without memory loss or lasting harm.
Illinois lawmakers consider a general assembly bill to require full formulas on patent medicine bottles and penalties for noncompliance. Critics argue for free commerce and plain prescriptions, while supporters claim protection against fraud. Electric Bitters praised for liver kidney cures and malaria.
A 118 year old document copy from the Revolutionary War era recounts a 1775 account between Abraham Elliott and William Allison with later receipt in 1784. The item also lists weekly real estate transfers in various North Carolina localities and notes Harper’s Magazine May issue preview, plus advertisements for Dr King’s New Discovery and Hall’s Catarrh Cure with testimonials.
Letters advertised with removal to dead letter office if unclaimed by May 1. City Council adjourned regular meeting on April 21, 1893, with attendance of Mayor M. Krenz and Aldermen. funeral arrangements for ex-mayor J. C. Townsend noted. Treasury gold figures cited, plus Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised.
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