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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1883
Page
5
The column parades 1882 Standard Oil fortunes and a vast monopoly, notes a young alligator captured in a lake, and recounts social scenes from Henry Band’s Grey Eagle landing to Barnum circus attire. It includes stamps, crop forecasts, saloon revenues, postal surpluses, moonshiner warnings, and a praise-filled portrait of President Arthur.
The Illinois and Michigan canal route is favored as the only feasible ship canal connecting the Mississippi to the lakes. Representative elect Murphy argues Rock Island is the best options while Meredosia and Watertown routes face impracticality due to commerce lines and navigation barriers. Critics say any canal scheme hinges on broader river and harbor measures.
The report highlights the Grand Army of the Republic’s rapid growth with 55,766 new members, Dakota settlement reaching eight million acres, and widespread Prohibition and fiscal concerns. It notes shoe and leather trade overproduction in Boston, post rate changes in Mexico, Georgia’s local option liquor law, and clergymen in Leadville.
Reports detail a wagon overturn near Spotted Dutchman's hill as Perdew and family, including a two year old, were thrown from a crumbled conveyance. Moses Perdew suffers facial injuries and bruising while the children escape unharmed. Horse uninjured but wagon wrecked. repairs underway in town. Also notes political commentary from the Washington Republican and social observations on rest and health. Mrs Howard Young and family depart for a longer visit leaving widower Howard behind.
The Secretary of State asks the U S Commissioner of Agriculture to nominate two competent persons to form a commission. The panel will examine hog raising and packing nationwide and report for possible congressional action. The New York Commerce and Chicago Board of Trade will be represented.
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