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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1895
Page
4
The article recalls Dr George F. Root, a prolific war era songwriter, praising his patriotic hymns and church music. It also mentions scientists planning Antarctic exploration amid regional mysteries, the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes conditions, and irrigation concerns for Chicago’s outlet.
Editor Repine of the Tiskilwa Chief counters sensational weeklong riot coverage at Spring Valley. He notes an Italian man, Barny Rollo, was mortally wounded by a ambush prior to the riot, which Italians later repelled the Black miners with a 700 strong mob, while witnesses say shots were aimed high and no one killed. The Chicago Journal condemns the episode as a race war driven by cheap imported labor.
A discourse on patience as a valued virtue, tracing its meaning from Latin etymology to classical and Stoic teachings. The author contrasts passive fortitude with courage, cites Chaucer and Epictetus, and emphasizes patient endurance as essential amid life’s trials and wrongful treatment.
The speaker contrasts ancient endurance with Christian forgiveness. Patience anchors heroic Titan Prometheus enduring Zeus’s eagle and the crucified Christ praying for forgiveness. The passage lauds patience as the crown of virtue in facing time, fate, and persecution.
The article explains bimetallism as using gold and silver as shared standards, not free silver coinage. It contrasts a double standard with monometallism, discusses money as a medium of exchange and a standard of value, and outlines two key questions: feasibility and desirability of maintaining a double standard.
Private letter from M M Houser in Canyon City Randall County Texas to Samuel Condit Esq. of Putnam. He recalls Senachwine childhoods, updated kin, Texas cattle country conditions, sparse timber, 6000 foot altitude near Mexico, and asks about Putnam and old neighbors. He hints at a possible return visit and shares family news.
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a universal remedy for ailments from rheumatism to stiff joints and sore chest. It claims relief for chronic pains, frostbite, and long standing grippe, noting success stories of users shedding crutches. Price 60 cents at Dr Powell's.
In August Harper's Weekly will publish a set of articles of broad western interest. Julian Ralph undertook a tour of western states producing pieces on civil service reform conspiracies, land theft from Indians, co education, municipal government experiments, western streets, club life, and western libraries.
An advertisement guarantees refund if Ballard's Horehound Syrup fails to help coughs bronchitis or chest illnesses with a fair trial. The page also comments on American coin imagery and notes women’s equal voting rights in Christian Endeavor.
Aug 8 1895 resolutions from Inati tute Marshall County teachers commend Co Supt M M Mallary for pursuing a uniform text book system. A three director and three teacher committee selected the latest best books, condemning the American Book Co for pushing old flawed texts.
An advertisement asserts deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated constitutionally. It blames inflammation of the Eustachian tube linked to catarrh and promises $100 for any case cured by Hall's Bearen Cure, with circulars available from FP. J. Cooney & Co. of Toledo Ohio. sold by druggists.
Streator Free Press notes Northern Illinois will become a primary industrial hub with strong supply, transportation, timber, ores, cheap fuel, and abundant meat and agricultural products. As Chicago expands, industry will move to smaller cities, turning the northern state into a manufacturing hive.
An old advertisement asserts that a sound liver prevents bilious illness and promises Herbine cures for liver and bowel disorders. It lists symptoms like jaundice headaches bloating and fever and offers free trial bottles via Dr Powell at 75 cents a bottle.
The 1896 wheels will use tubing twice the current diameter to cut weight while maintaining strength. The change aims to reduce overall mass without compromising durability.
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