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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
2
A 19th century advert claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures consumption by increasing body weight. It notes emaciation as a sign of disease and weight gain as proof of recovery from coughing, bleeding lungs, night sweats, and weakness. Specifics describe ounces and pounds of weight gained during treatment.
The list shows candidates in the Republican ticket for U S Senator Albert J Hopkins for Clark’s Supreme Court Chris Mamer State Treasurer Frederick A Busse Superintendent Public Instruction Alfred Bayliss University Trustees Wm B McKinley L H Kerrick Caura B Evans Congress Joseph V Gratty Representatives Josiah Rick I M So County Judge B W Wright County Clerk Julius J Uebler Sheriff August Steinke Coin Treasurer Karricon J Gregory Superintendent of Schools Ed R Hannum.
The State Journal notes uncertainty over the size of the Republican majority in Clinoe this year, but suggests it may exceed 100,000. Railroad men forecast trains between New York and Chicago in 16 hours, strengthening ties between the two cities through steel links.
A quoted opinion states the County Ticket nominees are balanced on both river sides and will run strongly in the fall. A Philippines dispatch notes Commissioner Bernard Moses will stop importing U S teachers and focus on training Filipino teachers. Archbishop Melind praises the United States for fair justice to all citizens, a point warned against by mischief makers of various sects.
Pekin judge defends dam plans, arguing the burden on proponents to prove negative. He cites river navigation benefits and rail rate effects, noting vast cornlands flooded by floods. Critics he labels ignorant while stressing the dam would aid farmers and freight costs in the valley.
Walter Williams, editor of the Columbia Herald, writes from Belfast about Ireland’s misery and contrasts with Spain and Palestine. He notes mass emigration, landlord tyranny, and Ireland as its own worst enemy, yet praises Irish hospitality and character, including Pat and the police, and describes the Blarney Stone ritual with cautions about danger.
Mary L. Roice writes from Roselano California describing her move to Rose Valley near San Francisco and her life teaching English pupils, with notes on local scenery, church visits, and daily routines. She recalls travel tidbits, health mishaps, and fond memories of friends in Hanford and San Francisco.
Shatters all records, F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama pays doctors vast sums for piles with 24 tumors. Buck-Jen's Arnica Salve conquers inflammation and pain, touted as best salve in the world. 25 cents at Dr Powell's City drug store.
The Illinois River Valley Improvement Association led by Col. Taylor of Peoria pledges to monitor Joliet water power developments to ensure no action blocks an extended deep-water way project. The association argues the sanitary district law still permits a deep waterway and fears an injunction if power developments threaten the channel.
The Marshall County Republicans nominate Julius H. Uebler for county clerk praising his business education, multilingual ability, and strong work ethic. He is linked with the United Mine Workers of America and has represented the local union at district, state, and national conventions, seen as a friend to workingmen of all classes.
Friends and family hosted a farewell Monday in Keithsburg as Rev Leslie G Parker accepts a pastorate at Coldbrook Illinois. Gifts included a book case and writing desk while six local members signed resolutions praising the Parker family for service and devotion. The Parker household prepared to move with sister Mayme Anna and Lowell joining, father J F M Parker remaining briefly before departure.
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