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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1892
Page
4
A misc article compiles local postal notices, publishing guidance on addresses and notices for the Republican office in Henry, Illinois. It then shifts to political commentary, praising protectionism, McKinley speeches, and tariff benefits for workers, farmers, and industry, with references to pensions and state campaigns.
The piece claims Britain seeks to seize Pago Pago in Samoa, a site granted by the Samoan king, and warns that Britain will back down or face a challenge to the United States in the Pacific. It frames Britain as wary of American commerce growth and naval strength.
The body found near the RRB crossing north of Wenona on August 13 shows a left head fracture, with a small memorandum book identifying the deceased as Mark Quigley of Morris Illinois. An inquest ruled death by a passing train. investigators linked clothing, valise, and writing to Quigley, with relatives in Peoria.
The Grange News praises Magnolia Illinois as a model, noting Worthy Lecturer Oliver Olson and a Quaker church visit. It highlights women in principal offices, efficient governance, a fine organ and museum like hall, well run kitchens, timbered surroundings, and a thriving farm community spirit.
The article highlights Benj Harrison as a leading American flower painter and describes a porcelain panel of orchids painted by the President's wife. Demorest's Magazine offers this reproduction with October issues, praising its fidelity to the original. It also notes Justice Shiras' appointment to the supreme court, and details daily paths of Justices Gray, Harlan, and the chief justice.
A Streator couple defends their daughter Mrs Dr Jennings against a Sunday Sun scandalous report alleging she eloped with another man. They state she left with her sister and children for a Kansas City visit months ago and has since remained there. They seek remedy to protect her good name. Aug 16, 1892.
An 19th century advertisement urges families to stock Ballard’s Horehound Strip as a remedy for consumption and related throat and lung issues. The pitch claims early coughs can be cured before lung damage, promising relief and safety for conditions like bronchitis asthma whooping cough and croup, with Dr Powell as the seller.
The piece argues newspapers attract shams and enemies while shaping public judgment. It notes the press mediates faults, defends or misreads values, and influences campaigns. It recalls fears two years ago that free trade and wide reading harmed republican papers, predicting a counterrevolution.
An advertising note promotes Buckien's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold for 25 cents per box at Dr Powell's drug store.
In Rockford during a fire alarm a green horse pulling the hose cart ran up the stone steps to the Second National Bank. Miss Cora Woodward died minutes after being knocked down while Miss Anna Bushing, also on the steps, was not expected to survive. Separately the Illinois bank quarterly statement reports 108 banks with loans and discounts totaling 72,037,983 and total resources of 110,140,081.
Disburser State Treasurer Wilson as trustee for Illinois flood survivors filed with the governor a receipts and disbursements report. Total receipts reached 14843 dollars all allocated through local relief committees. The largest grant was 4800 dollars to Chester while Cairo received 2 dollars.
Two men died in separate incidents on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines near Galesburg. Brakeman W. E. Tomlinson fell from a freight train that broke apart and was killed instantly. Farmer Hamilton Burton was found mangled near the track in Gale's Hollow, believed to have fallen under a passing train after jumping.
Ella Cruse an 18 year old daughter of Henry Cruse a Union county farmer ran away from home after discord with her stepmother. Captured by her father she was whipped then took a small rifle and shot herself. She died from the wound.
A compilation of brief items reports Col. Lyman Guinnip killed in an elevator accident. Edward Leavitt aged 17 run over by a thrashing machine. James Rice confined as insane. Also mentions bank licensing, water systems, marriages dissolving, reunions, deaths from brain hemorrhage and accidential causes, soldiers homes, drownings, a German farmer, and various public notices and pardons.
SparLanD Aug 19 1892 mentions Mr Stay democratic candidate for president charged with wartime per head payments and links to American Knights Sons of th e irty and Wy son camp activity. The piece recalls prior cases involving Stevenson and a note to collect $5 from the will of Stevenson amid local political controversy.
A new Dusky Diamond Soap from Kirk and Company of Chicago hits the market after half a century of experience. The soap uses tar as a key ingredient, touted as a potent cleansing and softening agent. It claims to ease hard and sore hands and to satisfy household use.
The notice calls the September issue a star number from start to finish. It praises the magazine as beautifully and copiously produced with high regard for the literary portion.
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