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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
10
The piece notes President Meliiley plans to advocate reciprocity to reduce tariffs on non protective items to boost foreign trade through diplomacy. It cites Henry Waterson lamenting politics and predicts large northwest crop-driven land sales and ongoing nationwide growth in industrial prosperity and foreign commerce.
The Minneapolis Times cites Senator Shelby Cullom of Illinois as unlikely to retire at 73, planning to stump Illinois counties this fall to seek another term through 1907. The piece notes his reputation as a hard worker who will likely die in harness rather than rust out.
Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalters Ohio recalls a neighbor’s infant with cholera infantum. After using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy per directions the child recovered in two days and remained healthy. Sold at Dr Powell's City drug store.
The Junior editor of The Henry Republican and his wife spent a week on Highland Island Mississippi river near Savanna Illinois. Locals from Savanna Mt Carroll Lanark enjoy river cottages with launches for errands and social outings.
The piece describes Twin Sisters Rock seen from a distance with two figures resembling women. It muses on Illinois scenery and a personal question about life’s worth, then notes the river’s permanence unless disrupted by a restless group, urging land development opportunities along the river.
The article notes clam fishermen along the Mississippi press their industry as river channels deepen to aid navigation while government dams rise. It describes market demand in Davenport and Dubuque for clam shells and pearls, and details flat bottom boat fishing with multi hook lines and heavy wire hooks catching clams.
A short sermon extols corn as a bountiful fall staple using biblical allusion to Eve and Adam. It playfulIy narrates harvest scenes with appetites, family dining, and the enduring appeal of corn as nature s king of viands.
A South American Nervine Tonic claims to permanently cure stomach weakness and indigestion. Advertises rapid relief from the first use and asserts universal applicability with consistent results. Sold by J E and A Powery.
Dr Robert Boal of Lacon, age 95 now, maintains good health and strength. Friends report he was in good form at the La con old settlers picnic where he spoke and recalled past Marshall County memories. Local neighbors in central Illinois note his long life and continued vitality.
W.8. Bailey of True Texas reports his wife suffered paralysis in her arm for five years but was cured by Ballard's Snow Liniment. He also used it on old sores frost bites and skin eruptions. Available at Dr Powell's City drug store in 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 bottles.
The Ottawa Sun argues Chicago intercepting sewers demand more water from Lake Michigan amid typhoid concerns. Lower river residents want dams removed and navigation water needs rise, while city plans push water usage up to 600000 gallons per second as the law allows.
A Methodist minister stood before his conference accused of liking trotting horses. He admitted loving a good horse and quipped that he may not urge others to seek a horse as grace, suggesting some may be more pious behind a mustang or mule.
A raspy note warns that a chill can signal the forerunner of malaria with fatigue and yawning. The ad claims Herbine acts quickly to stimulate the liver, expel malarial germs, purify blood, and restore health, available at Dr Powell's City drug store.
A Chicago specialist Franklin Miles offers free $2.50 trial of new heart treatments. He claims great recent improvements, citing remedies for shortness of breath chest pain and dropsy, with patient testimonials. Callers advised to mention this paper and request free treatment.
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