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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
2
The Springfield Mass Republican reports that running expenses exceed pre Spanish war levels by more than 40 percent. It notes that army costs have doubled and navy costs nearly tripled, urging tariff adjustments accordingly.
The Washington News compliments The Henry Republican for four engravings showing the hurricane's passage through Marshall and Putnam counties. It notes the extended account and praises the paper's quality, promising distant readers appreciation as well.
The text argues advertising is vital for business success and predicts Illinois Republicans will nominate a state ticket and unite against Democrats. It notes past party differences will be resolved when the public engages, promising a fair settlement and an overwhelming Republican future for Illinois.
The item discusses a rumored flat passenger rate of two cents per mile in the territory east of the Missouri River and St Paul, and west and northwest of Chicago. A plan proposes selling 1000 mile books for $20 and issuing them bearer to enable universal travel, aiming to stimulate traffic and possibly create an excursion rate across regions.
A former private, General Young, heads the army under the president as he nears retirement next January. He will be followed by General Chaffee, also a private who joined in 1861, set to retire in 1906. The trend marks two chief’s roots in the ranks out of seventeen generals.
Judge Creighton dissolved the injunction blocking payment of the 152 050 appropriation for the Illinois and Michigan Canal. He said the constitutional language does not limit state power and an appeal will go to the supreme court. The decision may shape future state canal policy and timing of appeals.
The body of Rev Covell, patriarch of the Union church in Buda, was laid to rest after a 17 day illness. Born June 18 1817 in Ogden New York he served 48 years in Bureau county and helped found the Union church. He married Harriet Morrison in 1851 and later lived in Henry Illinois and Mineral Township before settling in Buda. His death occurred December 30 1900 in Phenix Arizona and funeral services were held at the Union church with Rev Seward Baker presiding.
The passage describes Starved Rock near Utica in LaSalle County and ties the name to the Illini tribe’s history. It recounts a long battle with the Potawatomi and a siege that left only a few Illini survivors who fled to the rock’s summit, with some merging into other tribes. It also notes Illinois state naming from the Illini and mentions a pictured historic landmark.
A DuPont Georgia resident J F Hughes recounts a long stubborn fight with a lung ailment. After trying Dr Kings New Discovery at Inez resort he recovered quickly. He credits the medicine with conquering coughs colds throat and lung troubles. Sold with guarantee by Dr Powells drug store. Trial bottles free.
The corn crop remains backward due to unfavorable August weather with temperatures 1 to 6 degrees below normal across the corn belt and up to 10 degrees in parts of the wheat belt. Cold nights, scattered rain, and slow growth threaten size and timing, with tasseling delayed by two to three weeks and frost risks looming.
Physician Ford and Sturgeon of Rocky Hill Ky report Dr G B Singley requested Herbine for customers. They ordered three dozen in December and have duplicated the order three times. Dr G B Langley also recommends Herbine. 60c bottle at DF Powells drug store.
A farmer reports a boy climbed a corn stalk to see growth, the stalk shoots up rapidly, and three men try to cut it down to rescue him. The boy reportedly survives on raw corn, having dropped several bushels of cobs as the stalk grows without restraint.
A five ton boulder monument will mark the grave of late U S Senator John J. Ingalls in Atchison Kaw. Inscribed with his name and a quotation from Mr Logal’s work on grass about healing and memory.
A man on a western train feigned illness after eating a sandwich. He used a hot water bag to warm steak, ate with sugar tongs, then poured coffee from the bag. The piece notes large westward migration, rising land prices, and a grim lynching record across states from 1885 to 1900.
Advertisement states Kodol Dyspepsia Cure allows eating all you want by aiding stomach preparation for reception retention digestion and assimilation of food and conversion to healthy blood. Sold by Dr Powell.
T A Pinner of Drummond Tenn reports rapid cure from dysentery after using one small bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims no doctor was needed and praises the medicine as the best for bowel complaints for children or adults. Sold by Dr Powell.
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