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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
4
The July 1897 newspaper fragment notes McKinley signing the Tariff bill with a gold pen and a German powder mill planning relocation to New Jersey. It cites wheat demand from France and a telegram about U S supply, reflecting varied economic chatter.
The article notes 27 11 veterans at government homes and their deaths in the last year. It reports Dingley signing the tariff bill with a pearl handled pen. It covers tin plate production in Pennsylvania, grain and bullion prices, Klondyke mining, foreign demand for dairy products, and evolving funeral customs trends.
Reports from newspapers and letters claim the Klondike gold region proves richer than first believed. George Carmack and companions reportedly found pay dirt with holes thawed to bedrock yielding high returns, as miners flood into Alaska territory.
The report notes a surge of prospectors to Alaska mirroring a national craze. Steamers to Alaska are taxed by demand, wages reach eight dollars a day, but living costs are high. Three months travel, nine months of winter, near daylight, and scarce staples temper the boom. Secretary Gage cites improving trade and manufacturing as context.
An old advertisement presents Hall's Catarrh Cure with a general reward offer for an uncured case. It includes testimonials from J Owensey Co. and lists Toledo wholesalers Log West Truax Walding Hunan Marvin. The copy claims the remedy is taken internally and affects blood mucous surfaces and notes price per bottle and free testimonials.
State fish commissioner emphasizes replenishing streams and rivers to their pristine condition. He cites violations such as seining dynamiting trapping and swing netting and warns continued illegal fishing will deplete waterways within ten years. He urges citizens to support enforcement and prosecute infractions.
In 1862 a private in Company A 167th Pennsylvania Vols suffered chronic diarrhea for years. After trying many medicines and doctors, a friend sent Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A 50 cent bottle cured him completely and he endorses it to all veterans.
Citizens of La con met at City Hall to set the annual Old Settlers Association date for September 8 and elect officers for the year. J S Thompson was named president W B Powell secretary and Willis H Ford treasurer. An executive committee of L T Wood R B Fort and R H Maxwell was chosen to handle affairs.
The article notes Alaska's great gold mines as a milestone, predicts gold production surpassing any prior year, and suggests European demand for American crops may bring more gold into the economy. It also reports fire insurers in Illinois through Wisconsin raising rates by 60 to 25 percent and estimates substantial policy savings, including 400,000 to policyholders and 2,000,000 to Chicago, with 200,000 to other states.
In a Seattle Post-Intelligencer account, witness Mr March offered puzzling testimony in a dispute between Indians and cannerymen. When asked what the savage said in Chinook he replied that he spoke through interpretation and was paid the fee. The cross examiner ordered him to answer in English and the judge smiled as March stood down.
The passage surveys imperfect English in Japanese trade items and signs. It cites Reverend Masazno Kagaren gifting preserved peaches with a note from Walter Weston and concerns over medicine seals and sponsor warnings. It comments on machine translation mishaps such as phrases like Managing done here and clothing signs with foreign references.
British military minds discuss using perfected motor cars in warfare for supply runs and medical evacuations. Inventor Thornycroft tests steam gap concept while auto machines could serve as fast hospital wagons and even armored gun platforms in future battles. A caricature by Ya che envisions a clockwork soldier automaton on wheels as a stalking horse and carrier.
An old advertisement touts Shaker Digestive Cordial as a cure for indigestion claiming it provides digestive materials tones and strengthens the digestive organs. It notes the product is sold by druggists with prices from 10 cents to 1 dollar. Also includes county teacher examination notices and rail travel promotions for 1897 events and schedules.
A shop invites the public to view its latest wedding and anniversary stationery including invitations and dancing cards. Also offers printing orders for the Republican office and other public notice needs with emphasis on early access.
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