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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
2
The item notes iron prices fell sharply over four months from 24 925 per ton to 17 75 per ton by August 1. It mentions the Standard Oil Company receiving rebates and railroads paying 20 to 85 cents per barrel on shipments of rivals, and hints at endowing a university under these conditions.
A long hill between Henry and Magnolia in Putnam county hosts a historic roadside trough fed by a hillside spring placed by township commissioners about 25 years ago for watering teams as they pass the hill. Local lore recalls Halbleth and his odd tower project, once on a nearby residence, now gone, with the scene captured by a junior photographer three miles from town.
A testimonial extols Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription and other remedies as life changing for a Bonham Texas woman. She details prior illness, money spent on doctors, and relief after using Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery Pleasant Pellets and Lotion Tablets. She reports restoration of health and regular periods. The ad warns against substitutes seeking higher profit.
Kaneas leads wheat states beating prior records and forecasts a seven percent crop gain. In 1901 she harvested 90,079,000 bushels. Government offers free headstones for deceased soldiers with no cost to applicants. Gen Mileson advocates arms restrictions and Root's orders target horse tail docking. Postal service rail changes could place trains under federal protection, affecting labor relations and trainmen pay.
The Courier reports Gibson City adopts a civic ordinance against spitting on sidewalks and public stairs with fines from eight to one hundred dollars. City fathers urge cleanliness as cement walks expand, though allowances exist for relief across the 16 foot street edge.
Dr West and a missionary party from Singapore held a Fourth of July celebration at the Darut Hills near Taiping in the Cloudlands. The narrator describes travel to the Tea Gardens and a cottage residence, fireworks and toasts, a morning view of cloud forests, and a descent 3800 feet by hillside stairway. The letter notes Miss Filia’s health and ends with a personal sign-off.
A four year old boy suffered stomach cramps until morphine worsened his condition. After giving Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the child recovered quickly. F. L. Wilkins of Shelldake Wisconsin, a bookkeeper for Shall Lake Lumber Co., endorses the remedy and offers it for sale via Dr Powell.
Marshall County cases include E Fogg vs Board of Supervisors and multiple assumpsit suits. Probate reports list estates of Sarah Diverbise and Ellen Howard with claims paid and appraisement actions. Real estate transfers include items in Toluca Lacon Varna and Toluca marriages licensed. Delinquency cases send Fred Banke and Adolph Banke to Illinois Manual Training School Farm.
Physician and Druggist Ford and Sturgeon of Rocky Hill Ky report Dr G B Singley requested Herbine for customers. They ordered three dozen in December, repeated the order three times, and placed another with the salesman. Dr G B Suigley recommends Herbine, priced 60 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
The La Salle Tribune urges swimming lessons for children and adults to prevent drownings. It argues schools cannot teach water safety due to funding, but stresses self rescue skills as vital in emergencies. Also notes the retirement of Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles after 42 years in service.
Property listing offers 160 acres available for 11000 dollars. 100 acres under cultivation and 60 acres timber pasture. Terms half cash, balance on easy payments at seven percent interest. Details from A. D. Stevens emigrant agent for Texas for those going south.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company calls a stockholders meeting in Davenport Scott County on October 8 1903 at 10 am to approve a bonded indebtedness of up to 250 million dollars secured by a mortgage or trust deed. The issue may bear interest not exceeding four percent and funds may refinance, extend and acquire railroad properties and other related assets. By order of the board W B Leeds president and GEO Crosby secretary.
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