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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
4
A fragmented notice shows subscription terms with multiple durations and prices, including outside county rates and cryptic codes, indicating a publisher offers various prepay options though the exact amounts and regions remain unclear.
Read notes show a four year ban on killing prairie chickens. appointment changes at the asylum for the blind in Jacksonville. railroad work on the Rock Island line near Ottawa La Salle. state health plan to test city waters. legal debate on tax exemptions for church and charitable property. and a Peoria line accident with repairs and delays.
The story describes the unique junction where the Rock Island and Burlington tracks cross and share facilities. It highlights the three story depot, hand operated elevator for baggage, elevated Burlington platform, and the scenic lawn with a croquet ground. It notes the station agent family, hospitality by Mrs Crossett, and Grandpa Crossett’s old tales.
Maj John Wyatt Jones final casualty report notes the death at St Louis. The article reviews a publication by J. G. Mosier on storms rainfall temperature and wind patterns across Illinois districts. It details cyclone and anticyclone movements and their effects on wind, precipitation, and temperatures.
Passengers flock to a lively station where the well offers meals and a man with a rake retrieves dropped items from the water. The Burlington and Rock Island tracks form a famed overpass where vast transcontinental trains thunder by at high speeds, the scene hosting the heaviest rail traffic in the Midwest.
An analysis argues that U S Steel has lost public trust with stock trading near 29 cents while preferreds linger under 80. Morgan’s vast international marine scheme collapses, with Wellman citing dead promotion and numerous overvalued corporations totaling about 7 trillion in securities. The piece contends no monopoly can endure without special privilege, granted by farmers and the people.
A report describes three colored men and their discussion of animal intelligence. Old Peter claims a goat reads minds, recounting a past scene where a man in a plug hat allegedly attacked him as a goat chewed the hat, illustrating the tale’s humor and racial framing.
A Lacon and Henry town dispute over a Columbia Park seaboat excursion reveals friendly ties despite cross town rumors. About 46 boarded at Lacon and 86 at Henry, with extra excuses blamed on weather. readers note prior tensions and urge better civility while Henry prints souvenir cuts.
A terse item notes sales activity at a Republican office selling a package labeled 81286. Details are sparse and unclear due to OCR errors.
An editorial banquet tale in Kewanee recounts two mice from Chicago and Boston seeking an intermediate point. The Chicago mouse hustled and churned butter by hustle while the Boston mouse drowned, illustrating Kewanee’s hustling spirit and bustling business climate as described by Cap Freer of Galesburg.
The Chicago Inter Ocean closes an editorial urging national resolve to address race with a plan to acknowledge Negro humanity and rights. It argues the South failed, disease of lawlessness spreads, and white Americans must accept that Blacks are here to stay and deserve equal moral and social standing.
A health advice item argues against cosmetics and prescribes liver health for complexion. Green's August Flower is promoted as cleansing and enriching the blood, improving skin, curing constipation and biliousness, with trial and regular bottle prices. It notes cures for dyspepsia and indigestion and lists general availability.
Advertises a combined Henry Republican and Nichols Business Guide for two dollars. Describes the guide as a daily counselor with legal forms for farmers, mechanics, and laborers. Claims it is essential for households and acts as one's own lawyer.
Notice offers a property known as the Moodey house on North street in good condition. Interested buyers should apply to Charles Reichmardt at Heary, t ti, Awaurrts 37.
Several parts of the glass front of the Republican office building will be sold at a bargain. Ideal for hot beds hen coops and similar uses. Come quick if you want any item of this kind.
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