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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1894
Page
5
In The Henry Republican August 30 1894 the Law and Order league of St Louis weighs adopting Dr Parkhurst style crusade methods to suppress Sabbath desecration and vice with Rev Frank G Tyrrell set to head the effort. Premier Gladstone blamed for England constitutional changes. many other items note social debates and political shifts.
The German emperor and ex chancellor have mended ties in orthodox fashion as entente bonds strengthen with a visit to the aged prince at Friedrichsruhe. Other notes include parliamentary absenteeism and a debate on the principle of presence versus constructively absent voting.
A four man caravan travels west of the river noting fair to good corn on several farms. They view the renowned artesian well at Chas Reed’s place and meet farmers like Amos Tiger and Brown Henkins. Bradford stock markets show hog buyers Noyes Hallock. Henry crowds praise Bradford prices as crops progress toward harvest.
The account recalls visits to farms and towns in Illinois with residents L Elk, George McAfee, Mr and Mrs Salisbury, the Thompson brothers, and BE Hannum. It notes 16 years of Thompson family presence, successful grocery and blacksmithing, and predicts strong crops and high prices for 1894. The tone is optimistic about Illinois becoming the banner state.
The tariff bill taxes incomes above 4000 at 2 percent from 1893 to 1900, applies to residents and citizens abroad, and to foreign residents with US property or business. It details exemptions, reporting rules, corporate and individual taxation, penalties for noncompliance, and an appeal process.
A survey of the World’s Fair displays highlights diverse arts and technologies from around the world, plus an offer for The Book of the Fair. It also reports a forthcoming conference to unite the Central American states into a federal republic, detailing potential gains and current economic indicators.
A Chicago woman Nellie P Cloudb reports relief from gastric distress after using Syrup Pepsi. She says two weeks of use let her eat, sleep, and enjoy life again with endorsement for the product.
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