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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
5
The Republican notes that North Carolina has formally altered the constitution, claiming the opposition aims to distract voters with minor details while the party pursues major governmental issues. It compares criticism to an elephant ignoring a fly.
Insurance men warn that 25 to 50 percent of fires are due to electricity and electric hazards shape risk calculations. They cite many electric strokes and stress the need for improved safety appliances as electricity use grows.
The text argues society owes a duty to civilize savage man and elevate him to higher thought and action. It claims fortifying society at every point is prudent and justifies current efforts in the Orient. It stresses that this responsibility cannot be shirked and that every interest is involved.
The nation's path since Lincoln's 1861 era saw growth despite distress. The Trans-Mississippi West transformed from buffalo ranges to imperial states as bridges, railways, homes, colleges and schools expanded. Liberty advances and ballot verdicts strengthened the Republic's standing at home and abroad.
The piece compares president and royal salaries, noting the first presidential pay of 25 000 dollars set in 1789 and later increases to 50 000 for the president and 8000 for the vice president. It contrasts with czars and Spanish monarchs earning millions amid national debt and population growth.
Historical record shows only two term presidents won by whole nation or united party vote. Adams, Van Buren, Harrison fell to internal party splits. current Republicans stand united behind McKinley, while divisions linger in the Democratic ranks according to the analysis.
Calendar for Henry Woman's Club from Oct 1 1900 to Jun 5 1901 with officers Evelyn Ellsworth Jones president Mary Pas Second Vice-President Belle Potter Greens Secretary Emily Spaing Clara Waughop Treasurer Hannah Finny and committee heads in arts education science philanthropy and reform. Schedule includes Oct events at various residences with reports debates lectures and tea sessions led by club members and visiting speakers.
The record lists meetings in May and June with attendees Margaret Cromwell Ida L Jones Clara Genevra Williams Lucy Burt Amanda Niece Sadie Alberteon Alberta Gray Hannah Ward. Debates discuss Russia as a future dominant world power with officers presenting May 27 and a June 5 club reception.
Cassal's Magazine features Robert Machray arguing that the U S and Britain share identical standards for ambassadorial fit. He cites ancient and modern views on charm, formal conduct, worldly savvy, hospitality, and social influence as essential to effective diplomacy and representing national policy.
The Satur day Evening Post recounts a western tale where Mose gradually subdues a proud stallion Kaintuck through patient, circling control. The sphere of mastery ends with trust as Mose touches the horse's nose and he follows home, showing the bond between trainer and animal. The piece then shifts to a medical ad for Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment, praising its healing effect and listing prices.
Pawnee Bill's Wild West tents rise at the Grand Trunk yards after a morning arrival. Major Lillie leads about 800 in a vast show with a long parade at 10 am and a rich afternoon program featuring Indians, stunt riders, acrobats, U S cavalry, marksmanship, a Mountain Meadows massacre reproduction, Russian Cossacks, a seven nations tournament, and a noted absence of fakirs and gamblers. Port Huron Times notes the performance as highly commendable.
A customer from Rahway New Jersey cites cure from catarrh after using Jely's Cream Balm. He notes rapid relief for his hearing and senses, with no irritation or sneezing, and mentions his son felt relief after the first application. Sold by Ely Brothers in New York and local druggists for 50 cents.
Hon J. V. Graff spoke for two hours on Republican doctrine at the Ha Havana Ghautauqua. The report notes a strong, forcible talk on campaign issues, delivered in hot sun with audience approval and no personal attacks on candidates.
Distorted ad claims South American Nervine mic cures stomach weakness and indigestion for all who suffer. Promises immediate relief after first dose with a “great remedy” that is pleasant, safe, and permanently erasing symptoms. Sold by J E and F A Pow.
A brief reference notes how Illinois Louisiana Florida California New Mexico Alaska and the Philippines were acquired or ceded to the United States. It describes military or martial rule in early years and how governance was later transferred to Congress.
The article defends President Melville’s stance on the Philippines, arguing against charges of a policy that would strip Filipino people of voice. It cites his claim that the islands remain under U S sovereignty with congress holding broad authority over territories and that American rights and obligations will be upheld.
The piece extols Republican leaders from Lincoln to McKinley as builders of national prosperity. It suggests dedicating days to figures like Grant Logan Chase Stanton Garfield Blaine and Harrison to honor their contributions as a new era begins and McKinley rises as a successor to Lincoln.
A celebrated author recalls the enduring pull of his birthplace and the village weekly he has followed for decades. He recalls reading abroad about local figures and events, noting how the tiny country paper travels with him from rural roots to foreign capitals and remains a source of simple joy.
A sequence of property transfers recorded, detailing buyers and parcels. Transactions include Chas Peters to Theresa Peters lot 10 block 70 Banta Fe add Toluca and William Marshall to Lewis Bogner lots 109 and 110 Railroad add Henry, among others across towns like Wenona Varna Lacon and Coville's adds.
Museums attract interest with gigantic extinct animals but mounting skeletons is a skilled task prone to errors. Prof H C Osborn notes that relying only on an incomplete skeleton such as an elephant could give a faulty view of the animal.
A city youth called a lady acquaintance on Court Street and spoke to her elder sister by mistake. The caller asked the sister to deliver a message to Miss Clara and the sister agreed to relay it.
The Five Points district at Baxter Park and Worth streets in New York was once among the metropolis’s most wretched areas. The Detroit Free Press cites Dickens’ description of its dirty by-streets and compares it with London’s St. Giles and Seven Dials, noting notable improvement over time.
A heated scene unfolds as a member moves to rename a Women's Suffrage club to a Women's Suffrage Association. She explains past failed efforts to advance her rights at home, prompting swift committee resistance and a wary chairman.
A Brooklyn Life humor item describes Prof Browne using a mnemonic system linked to a string tied around his finger to trigger memory of a list from his memorandum book. The gag hinges on the visual cue recalled by the first word prompting the needed purchase.
Observations by Mr R DeC Ward on relative humidity in a heated airing room show indoor air may be drier than desert regions. The mean humidity in Death Valley, California, is only slightly lower than the room used in his experiments.
In Geneva glass refuse is pressed into paving blacks using a new invention. Several streets are already paved with it and show durable, attractive results. Other European cities have adopted the method.
In a Detroit Free Press revival of a domestic banter, Mrs Nibber questions a painting seen by Mrs Fadd. The phrase Niagara falls is revealed as the inverted depiction, with the running water described as repeatedly exhausting.
A Chicago Post quip notes a bachelor’s sarcasm on the phrase matrimony, suggesting its oddness and humor in social language. The exchange frames marriage as a formal act while poking at linguistic accuracy and propriety.
A compact quotation notes that lovers should save most tender words until after marriage, suggesting wisdom in timing and restraint. The Chicago Daily News frames this as a witty cultural observation on romance and married life.
A Chicago Daily News aphorism compares wives to ivy, noting that good wives cling tighter with rain and bad wives risk ruin as their cling tightens, presenting a sharp moral observation in editorial style.
A fragment from the Chicago Daily News notes a woman's age remains hers to define while discussing possessions and autonomy. The snippet hints at themes of ownership and personal agency without clear context or event.
A reader notes an unusual construction in a local daily News, highlighting clues to decipher garbled headlines and stray letters. The item suggests confusion over a cryptic sentence and invites clarification from the paper.
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