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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
7
Washington reports quote Commissioner Ware predicting at least ten thousand new pensioners due to last session's laws. The July first count shows 999,446 pensioners, marking years of steady growth tied to congressional legislation.
The Lacon Journal rebukes R M Barnes accusing him of hyperbole urging dam removal by dynamite. It disputes a ten percent valley support claim and asserts a lawful method exists to remove the dams, noting few locals back such drastic action.
The Kankakee Gazette reports the hospital investigation closed with findings that charges of cruelty failed to be substantiated. Superintendent Corbus is praised as humane and efficient, while political. abuses were only partly sustained and trustees may act. The piece notes no new abuses beyond common issues in large public institutions. The Republican office advertises envelope sales.
The International Congress of Red Cross Societies concluded its labor at Petersburg gathering noted for its universal humanitarian tone. President General Richter of Russia presided with influential delegates like M Martens of Saint Petersburg and M Knesebeck of Germany guiding international law and Red Cross use. Women delegates included Clara Barton and Mrs Ellen Foster from the United States and Senora Marguarita Amanda Herbert-Jackson of Uruguay.
The Chicago Bureau of Charities urges training for girls in household duties to reduce spousal estrangement. Dr Clara Bruce discusses reform dress costs and distribution to encourage plain attire. The Dressmakers Protective Association seeks to unite U S dressmakers and expand to Paris and Berlin. Julia Baden earns reward for alerting railroad danger. Hetty F Wait honored for 50 years in Medford public schools. Maplewood legislative watchdogs urged for women’s issues. No Chinese word for public spirit patriotism or suffrage noted.
A Corners of Illinois farm life update reports sugar beet plantings rising to 260000 acres and a big wheat and oats yield expected statewide. It notes lower wheat prices, strong sugar industry protections, and farmers adopting architecturally minded farm dwellings while praising beet and corn prospects and a clever seed potato sprout method.
Old advertising text notes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake in shoes for swollen hot feet and pain. Claims cooling effect and comfort for ingrown nails blisters and calluses. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with trial package offer. Also mentions Big Bend Reunion travel fare details and agent contact.
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