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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1879
Page
2
The text notes the dollar replacing the English sovereign as world standard, cites Illinos Odd Fellows growth from 1888 to 1900 with 26000 members, mentions canal dredging to restore original bottom, reports G R I & P line extended 58 miles Cameron to Kansas City with annual rental about 3000 per mile.
Report states Arnold Thornton cannot obtain enough bondsmen to qualify for the treasurer’s office in Livingston County after his recent election. A similar impasse exists in Lee County, necessitating new elections in both counties.
The Transcript is reorganized as a stock company including Enoch Emery John Stevens R H Whiting RB C Grier J B Smith and J A Butler. The paper claims financial solidity and a future focus on republicanism progress and strong editorial leadership amid national political debates. The piece references Mosere Tilden Hewitt and a 1876 campaign quarrel and mentions liquor taxation and suffrage issues. It also notes Judge David Davis personal loss and a temperance club meeting in Marshall county with plans for a county organization and constitutional committees.
J. L. Armstrong of Sheridan replies to Mr. Judd and Mr. Thom on Hog Cholera, claiming a unique cure using external remedies to kill lice and internal applications. He notes his hogs died before treatment, reports satisfactory results, and urges combined internal and external use to restore health, calling for broader trials and sharing of successful lines.
A letter from Israel G. Yore in the Indian Territory discusses protection of Indigenous rights and critique of U S policy. J L Mills of Mt Palatine Illinois receives the Union Agency missive and Vore urges careful treatment of the civilized tribes lands and agencies amid reform efforts by Commissioner Hoyt.
From St James Watonwan County Minnesota news notes report a birth of a daughter to Silas H and Caroline Locke of Long Lake, granddaughter of Daniel Barge of South Branch, Watonwan County. Also marriage Dec 7 at the residence of the bride’s brother Isaac W Falla to SGOUVL Folie of South Branch. Farmers report good corn oats and wheat, favorable fall and winter so far with little snow and broken ice.
The Farmington News lists forthcoming titles from the American Book Exchange New York. Prices shown include unabridged editions and discounted Cyclopaedias with illustrations. New publications promised include Leaves from the Diary of an Old Lover and temperance themed works.
The Library of Universal Knowledge volume with 364 pages covers topics from Bira to Caterpillar and has approached 10 000 copies sold through American Book Exchange New York. Also noted are new editions and improved formats from publishers, including The Life and Words of Christs, Acme Library of History, and Peterson’s Magazine with January issue praised for artistry.
At Long Lake Minnesota a daughter was born on December 8 to Bilabcke formerly of Henry Minnesota.
The fragments describe marriages in progress or completed at South Branch Minnesota and St Matthews Cathedral Dallas. One entry notes Dan AMIe and MISSOURI tied by Rev H Green with bishop A G Garrett officiating, and Walter P Jones connected with a firm in Troquois.
Clara Morning Btak died in Hopewell at 0 months and was buried near Honnopin on November 25. Also noted is Mary A Lissett, 83, who settled in Magnolia in 1899 and was buried in Wonona. Peter Classen, 27, mentioned in the notice.
Market averages for December 11 list winter and spring wheat at 2.75 to 5.26 per bushel, rye and barley quotes, lard and butter around target ranges, poultry and turkeys noted, hogs and wool priced, molasses and honey values, and hides and cheese prices. Several items show unit prices per pound or per bushel with mixed accuracy due to OCR.
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