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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
2
The Republica asserts Charles V. Miles possesses knowledge poise and judgment needed on the bench. Republicans predict he will win the September 11 election with the largest vote ever for a judge in the tenth district. Miles has satisfied all parties in his conduct of affairs.
The Peoria board of election commissioners chair asks voters to examine his qualifications and expresses confidence in his integrity and leadership. As a lawyer he is noted for knowledge poise and judgment and invites inquiries from the public.
At Springfield petitions were filed for state congressional and legislative seats to be decided in the September primary. Republicans included Alfred E. Case in United States Senate and Fred Sterling for State Treasurer, with Democrats James Hamilton Lewce and Michael H. Cleary among others. Congressional at large nominees featured Frank Hall Childs and Henry R. Rathbone, while the Sixteenth District race listed Clifford Ireland for the Republicans and Thomas Cahill for the Democrats. Representatives for the 16th District show William H. Bentley and Charles H. Carmon among Republicans, with Michael Fahy Toluca and Daniel Reece among Socialists.
The Bureau county fair plans a campaign to spark interest in breeding and training draft horses as war shortages persist. The climax will be the Princeton fair on September 11 with premiums for top draft horses and stalls for comparing breeds. Officials urge conservative flour distribution amid ongoing wheat conservation rules.
John M Palmer Iowa Illinois figure served as teacher lawyer judge Civil War general governor and U S senator born Eagle Creek Scott County Kentucky September 13 1817 led Illinois as governor 1865 1875 helped shape constitution and railroad policy. Palmer aligned with Lincoln to form the Republican party and later returned to Democrats before 1888 ran for senator 1891 and helped organize the gold Democratic party. He died 1900 in Springfield and is remembered for consistency integrity and public service.
Captain Ince writes from the front about brutal German actions, morale, and daily hardship. He recounts dugout life, limited water, mud, and fatigue, praising French allies and noting four U.S. divisions in action while mourning fallen officers. He expresses longing for more troops and pride in his unit.
A brief poem describes a woman who trims her spending every night while with her steady companion. At exactly nine o clock she extinguishes the light, needing only one flame, a simple, intimate image of minimal living.
Congressman Clifford Ireland spoke from the Toulon courthouse lawn to a crowd about US aircraft production. He defended the Liberty motor, cited tests and real use, and praised factories in Detroit and Dayton. He estimated US output at about 200 planes daily, noting safety, packing, and material standards. He saluted fallen soldiers and reflected on sacrifice.
Ten reasons urging support for the sixty million bond issue for hard roads in Illinois. Arguments include no personal tax, motorist surplus, 4 606 miles of routing, broad reach to counties, federal aid, and increased property values. Calls for voter participation and campaigning before the election.
An old editorial urges readers to monetize surplus items by advertising in The Republican. It asserts ads always bring expected results, illustrating with examples of money tricks and emphasizing advertising as the sole source of real income from surplus goods.
For Sheriff Re O Jenkins of Lacon announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for sheriff of Marshall county, subject to the primary election September 11, 1918. Advt. 8-8-1t-Fy Face. Are you paid in advance.
Berry Illinois August 1 1918 notice urges patrons to send quarterly payments by March 1 June 1 September 1 and December 1. If not paid by the quarter’s end, service will be discontinued.
The article explains the 1917 Illinois resolution to call a constitutional convention, the 1870 framework, and the 1918 general election rules. It argues the need for revision due to population growth, industrial change, and ineffective legislative amendment methods. It notes women cannot vote on this issue and that any convention must be approved by voters.
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