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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
10
A promotional notice explains contagious blood poison as highly spread and dangerous. It warns against false cures and asserts S S S blood purifier fully removes the disease from blood, preventing relapse. The ad claims no mineral ingredients, promotes a free home cure booklet, and provides the Swift Specific Company contact in Atlanta.
John Hartley Henry, Ill lists multiple properties for sale including a six room house near Watercott's corner for 700, a seven room house with barn for 11000, two acres city land at 500, a grain and stock farm near Putnam, 315 acres at 2 1/2 miles NW of Putnam at reasonable terms, 214 acres east of Henry at 45 per acre, 820 acres 11 miles NW in Bureau county, Whitefield township improved farm at 100 acres, Steben township 575 acres at 10000, and 80 acres six miles west of Henry with house barn well and improvements. Monthly excursions to sell Minnesota lands from 10 to 40 per acre. specials on first and third Tuesdays.
The item lists the Republican Office phone number as 9 and editors’ residence phone as 78, indicating contact points in the newspaper’s byline or masthead section. It reflects a historical layout with telephones embedded in staff contact lines.
A New York magistrate rules a wife cannot search her husband's pockets, while higher courts await affirmation. The Philippines host more American civilians than ever, with English rising among natives. Schley seeks a court of inquiry over Admiral Dewey to head it. if acquitted, he may sue Maclay for libel. Santa Fe and Rock Island rumors surface about Pennsylvania influence. Southern press notes milder heat with Georgia reporting no sunstroke deaths.
The Peoria Daily Herald Transcript details Judge Winslow Evans as a leading Central Illinois lawyer. Born in Marshall county, he studied at Wesleyan College Bloomington, graduating in 1876, and practiced after 1880 in Lacon. Elected Marshall County judge in 1886, he moved to Peoria in 1891 and is noted for deep legal knowledge and steady character. He resides at 821 Illinois avenue.
The Bloomington Pantagraph cautions that an unusual demand for money now would tighten rates since loanable funds are absorbed. With investments rising on favorable conditions, crop shortages could curb optimism and create stringency. Caution urged to avoid true speculative overreach and sudden reversals.
The Bloomington Board of Review wrestled with a major tax issue as a wealthier city property owner listed thousands of dollars in real estate with an agent in a country township where rates are under 3 percent. The agent’s holdings were moved toward taxation in the country area, but directors object, arguing they lack authority to assess agents acting for state residents. Bloomington’s city rate runs about 6.5 percent versus the country township’s 2.5 percent.
The appellate court sustains the circuit court verdict in McKnight and Felt v Orient Insurance, upholding $1800 to farmers whose corn insured was lost in a fire while shelled. It rejects a claim that using a steam sheller voided coverage, affecting many local policyholders and prompting insurers to add sheller usage clauses without extra premiums.
This article urges all letter writers to include a readable return address on envelopes. It argues mis directed letters flood the dead letter office and that return addresses reveal writer errors, prompting accountability and faster delivery for both senders and the post office.
When digestion is good and bodily functions are healthy, worms have no shelter in the body. White's Cream Vermifuge not only destroys worms but corrects all derangements of the peerer organs. Price 25 cents. Dr Powell's city drug store.
Reports from multiple newspapers recount friction within the State Board of Charities over Col J Mack Tanner’s appointment as secretary. Miss Julia Lathrop and Dr Emil G Hirsch resignations spark debate on politics and governance. Governors Yates and aides face scrutiny as public figures weigh who should lead the board.
The federal forestry display at the Pan American Exposition features a unique building of indigenous timber with a bark roof, housing extensive state forestry exhibits and Uncle Sam’s possessions. The government exhibit includes 60 bromide prints, 20 transparencies, maps, and large timber slabs illustrating lumber methods, forest protection, watersheds, and regional forest types across the United States.
Fourth annual Old Salem Chautauqua Assembly to be held at Old Salem near Petersburg Til Aug Sth to 20th with rail and lodging options at reduced rates. Includes hotel tent and cottage accommodations and C P St L agent details for program. Also advertising household stationery and a humorous anecdote about a lie contest and a cough remedy promotion.
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