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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1891
Page
2
The Berry Republican discusses lighting Henry by electricity. It compares two proposals for 33 or 16 lights with annual costs 480 to 975 dollars and 65 dollars per lamp, urging public support and private subscriptions to illuminate downtown and boost progress.
Obligation to Hon J H Collier 0th district for official report of 1801 property assessment. Marshall county shows 8457 horses valued 2347 14000 cattle 568 171 mules 2085 8078 sheep 990 28771 hogs 128 42 steam engines 65 safes 8 billiard tables 2605 carriages 2701 watches 1641 sewing machines 282 pianos 488 organs total enumerated property 857898 merchandise 026 655 property in saloons 1770 stock in Nat banka 87500 total personal property 724000 total assessment 3442710 railroad property 1430 Putnam county assessment 1801 over 1890 to 82470
Hon D B Henderson U S Congressman from Iowa argues protectionism serves national self defense and improves workers wages and agricultural markets. He asserts protection sustains balanced employment of capital and labor and keeps wages fair while supporting domestic industry.
A satirical note urges Duke Bros to mount a town hall on wheels to campaign voters in Saratoga township. The letter hints at increasing political engagement for the 1892 election, while other fragments praise St Patrick's Pills and advertise local merchants.
The WR.C convention at Lacon drew 60 attendees from Henry Chillicothe and Lacon. Presiding officers included Mrs Curtis and Lydia Raymond with Mrs G O Barnes initiated. Speakers recalled Civil War memories as plans announced for future meetings in Henry.
The Marshall County Institute met at the Lacon courthouse on Monday August 17 at 180 pm. Superintendent Morgan led a top lineup of professors including H J Barton of Champaign Miss Hall of Normal Freeborn of Onarga Alden and Rowson of Venons with teaching on history English literature botany physiology orthography natural philosophy grammar zoology and arithmetic. Attendees named span Henry Sparland Varna Magnollia and many others. A reception for teachers followed at L C McMurtrie’s Bay residence and a letter from Arthur Treakle recalls old local ties.
The ad offers Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee after a fair trial. It claims great epidemic success last season and invites trial bottles free at Dr Powell’s drug store with standard sizes priced 60 cents and 81 cents.
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