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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reads aside about the Cubs and county boys in a wartime context. It notes crops in the United States will be large this year and a high market, suggesting agricultural output and engagement in a future conflict may influence prices and demand.
A fragment describes Nebraska's metropolis eclipsing other world fairs such as Philadelphia's Midwinter Fair San Francisco's exposition and Nashville's marble city, highlighting a grand and brilliant fair in Omaha as a claim to fame.
The article proclaims unparalleled wartime sacrifice by the United States, noting vast forces and high losses while praising unity across the nation. It reports the Tilinoian Republican State Central Committee beginning campaign organization, stressing mobilization and turnout for election day.
The senatorial convention for the 20th district will convene in Dwight on Tuesday September with over 50 delegates from Livingston Woodford and Marshall counties. Two candidates are nominated M O Bignns of Livingston and Josiah Kerrick of Woodford. A large Republican turnout is anticipated at the Opera House with likely prominent speakers.
A Maraball county party editor urges Republicans to convene nominating caucuses, elect a strong ticket, and ready party machinery for the fall race. The note notes Puerto Rico’s area of 3530 square miles and population comparisons with states, plus economic crops and absence of tropical diseases.
The Marshall County Democratic convention met at the courthouse in Lacon on August 11 to nominate a county ticket. George Reid and H. C. Judd led the ticket for Superintendent and Sheriff, while Frank Arr and others contested roles for Treasurer and Clerk, with Homer Barney and Judge Richmond among County Judge candidates. The convention, though orderly, reflected shifts from former leaders and signaled a new, less stable slate for the autumn race.
La Salle County Association, composed of former residents now in Chicago, held its annual outing and picnic at Starved Rock. Officers led by President Charles F Gunther planned a winter banquet and summer picnic while guests from Mendota and nearby towns gathered at Rock Island station for a day of socializing and sightseeing.
General Atkins reports Freeport Journal editorial discussion on amending the G A R constitution to admit soldiers from the current war. The plan would go to the National Encampment in Cincinnati on September 6, then delay final action for a year. Debates focus on loyalty and Confederacy ties among ex members.
An advertised remedy named H Bleatric Bitters claims quick relief from grippish illness symptoms. The pitch asserts liver and kidney action, tone restoration, and renewed vitality with Dr Powell's Drug Store selling bottles at 50 cents.
Harpers Bazar announces early publication of several art articles including Leading Feminine Educators by Carolyn Halated with portraits of deans and presidents of leading women’s colleges in the United States Court ship and Marriage by Mrs John Sherwood a short story by Marion Harland and Every Day Talks with Mothers by Margaret E Bangater Also continuing letters and departments including Club Women and Club Work by Margaret Hamilton Welch
Under the Dingley tariff law the country has enjoyed increased receipts, savings, bank deposits, bank clearings, railroad earnings, more work and higher wages. The text notes a general revival of business with fewer efforts and fewer business failures.
Strowns Caldwells Lewis and others are praised as worthy sons and daughters of noble sires. Young Osman published a book while Natrin ger did not. The Sawcett man Gunther, the President, and Secretary Hood are highlighted for active welfare work, with emphasis on women’s welfare.
The Tribune revisits Hawaii as a US territory noting its islands Hawaii Oahu Maui Kauai Lanai Kahului Molokai Nihau Kaula and small islets. Population figures show whites and Natives English speaking share, plus Japanese Chinese Portuguese and American residents. Fertile lands favor sugar coffee rice and fruit with Pearl Harbor as a potential naval station and rapid opening of government lands for settlement. Exports reach 89 million dollars annually with most trade with the United States.
The passage notes syndicates already formed to operate in the Cuban region now occupied by American forces. They plan to buy plantations and boost sugar cane and tobacco growth, with manufactories to be started. Agents are preparing to leave immediately, signaling a coming commercial revolution by American capital.
The readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by taking it internally to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer $100 to any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Pills also advertised.
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