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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
6
The Washington Government Printing Office workers and unions press a reform push after a dispute over traditional hand typesetting. The move aims to modernize operations, shift focus from unions to public service, and prompt congressional action to address alleged abuses.
The Bloomington Pantagraph reports President Roosevelt urges rapid court action to punish crimes like rape and murder without technical delays. He stresses fair trials but says swift punishment is essential to curb mob violence and satisfy public demand for justice.
DuPont Georgia resident recalls a severe lung abscess and a failed prognosis. A last resort with Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption restored health within days. It conquers coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed by Powell’s drug store with trial bottles free.
In a controversial tribute a Georgia secretary of state decorated the capital with confederate flags and portraits for Gen Miles's retirement. The piece notes Jefferson Davis's imprisonment at Fortress Monroe with irons and celled confinement and cites orders by Gen Hal Jeck and Charles A. Dana.
In a Chicago Tribune piece, a mother returns to an attic trunk filled with faded blue ribbon satin gown shoe lace and a lock of hair. She tenderly gathers each treasure one by one and whispers a quavering lullaby as memories of the past reappear, the scent of a withered lace lingering in a shadowed niche.
The Rock Island System publishes a folder listing Colorado hotels and boarding houses with capacity and rates. It directs readers to Warren Cowles D. P. A. in Peoria for free copies and details on Colorado travel and railway service to Denver and Colorado Springs.
The Old Settlers day on September 1 features Gehrig's band for the Big Bend Reunion, a Walter Reeves address candidate for Illinois governor, Congressman Graff appearances, John H. Bhay as orator, and performances by the Vermilion quartet and Male Chorus. Thirty tents from Peoria Tent and Awning Company, steamer excursions on the Illinois River aboard J S., City of Peoria, Pearl, and Fred Swain, Queen show boat entertainments, Lacon Asolan Quartet and platform dancing nightly. Altona to run special train.
Advertisement notes a one day cure for the cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a money back guarantee. It states i W Grove's signature on each box and prices 25 cents with a date 12-11.
A Streator Free Press reflection notes Vanderbilts words on wealth. Money cannot be eaten or worn as value. much stays with others and burdens life. The moral: money enough for needs is a benefit not a burden, especially when driven by greed.
The Fairhope colony in Alabama tests land value taxation as sole levy and rents land to all on equal terms. Founded in 1895 by five families, it now numbers about 75 with ongoing growth. Rental values, set annually, fund public improvements while taxes fund state and county needs. the venture aims to prove taxation should be on land value alone.
Big Bend Association announces its 20th annual reunion in Lacon for September focusing on active U S veterans and ex Confederates. The event invites posts within the district and allied groups to participate, with staff appointments listed for the commander and a call for timely delegate reports.
T A Pinner, a well known merchant of Chamberlain, endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as the best cholera medicine. He claims no doctor is needed, it never fails, and it is pleasant to take. For sale by Dr Powell. Subscribe for The Republican.
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