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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1894
Page
4
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for headaches nervous debility hysteria epilepsy and other nervous disorders. It claims the nerve centers misfunction causing various ailments and warns ordinary doctors miss the root cause. It sells for one dollar a bottle with discounts for multiple bottles.
The Henry Republican notes its large circulation and openness to advertisers. It reports a second Republican congressional nomination effort in the 11th district with candidates Henderson, Mayo, and Fort, and notes Strawn of Pontiac opts out. It mentions gas well progress near Washington, oat field damage from a balloon incident near Hennepin, and a ruling on Australian-style voting clarifying split-ticket ballots.
In his grand jury charge Judge Grosscup outlines that two or more persons corruptly agreeing to seize mails and obstruct interstate commerce or to force railway employers to quit work and allow substitutes to be brought in by threats would constitute a conspiracy. He cites public sentiment decrying delayed justice and modern pleading as undermining plain justice.
The Senate in July criticizes pension reductions as a phony purge by political agents. Twenty one cases show pensions cut from 18 to and 1. It condemns the effort to harvest faults for a party record, calling for blanket review and removal of any true thieves.
The interview contrasts Lincoln and Douglas, praising Lincoln's moral steadiness and charm yet acknowledging Douglas' intellect and political daring. It notes Douglas as key to uniting Western Democrats for the Union, while Washington and Lincoln's legacies are weighed against each other.
Minnesota Senator Davis defined liberty as equal liberty for all, criticizing class-based liberty. He argued true liberty allows each person maximum freedom without infringing others, warning that excess leads to oppression or anarchy and threatens republican principles.
A vintage advertisement claims Caddlwell's Syrup Pepsin relieves constipation indigestion and headaches. It promotes a 10 cent bottle with 10 doses and mentions larger sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar, sold by Dr Fowells.
The Freeport Journal argues the Republican Party will back free coinage of silver at the 16 to 1 ratio. It cites Illinois Republicans endorsing bimetalism and parity of values between gold and silver, urging immediate free coinage and equal treatment of metals.
A viral consignment of a banked cattle deal led Warner Combs of Sparland to join a buggy scheme near Hallicock and Steuben. He was robbed at gunpoint after drawing $805 from Thompson's bank, while the criminals fled toward Hollowville. A $200 reward is offered for arrest and conviction. The item closes with ads for English Spavin Liniment and a Granville birthday note for Hon. Joel Hopkins.
The Hon James T Thornton of Magnol ia and his son John display elk trophies at home including 10 and 12 point antlers and a mountain sheep head. Thornton raises elk on his farm for pleasure and meat with two does and two bucks. Bucks shed horns in April and now show rapid growth while the animals roam and play at dusk and dawn. The Thornton family also keeps Shetland ponies and guests are welcomed.
The Vermont Eye notes J V Graff as a capable, educated Republican candidate for the fourteenth district. A popular Peoria lawyer, he is praised as an able speaker with clear public ideas and a pledge to serve national and state interests rather than private gain.
Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder diseases claimed by ads for a remedy sold by Dr. Powell. It asserts prompt relief of pain in the urinary tract and urges immediate cure for water retention and passing pain. Also notes Wm Dye, former Iowa regiment colonel, leading Corean army reorganization.
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