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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1875
Page
4
The article discusses a false gold discovery report near Decatur and notes excitement fading. It mentions the state fair cattle displays with two imported herdsmen signing stalls, rising newspaper chatter, and concerns about crime and high news costs prompting debates on journalistic value and reader preferences.
Ex president Andrew Johnson, longtime Tennessee senator, died of paralysis at his daughter's home in Carter County Tennessee on Saturday. He rose from humble beginnings to the first rank in the republic and stood by the country in its dark days. The prose lauds his will and patriotism while noting his public life and perceived weaknesses. The piece also discusses rains and rising rivers, and critiques marauding wedding guests causing noise and disturbance at a wedding.
The piece compares endorsement of the greenback currency with bread and bread values, arguing for moderation in money supply. It asserts inflation harms as starvation does, urges a gradual return to specie payments, and states a balanced currency will become as valuable as gold.
The Dakwsrpy Library issues 14 and 15 feature Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues and a complete story at lower cost than the book. Also July Rouxe’s Castxer arrives with typographic quality and an illustrated Illinois Fatorial excursion, though the designs may exceed reader needs.
The Grey Eagle plans an excursion to Starved Rock tomorrow with a Lecon and Henry company, weather forecast promising a delightful trip. The vessel passed the dam last night without trouble, though about five and a half feet of water remains over the dam at present.
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