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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1890
Page
4
Rt Rev Bishop Spalding is slated to address the State Teachers Association next Tuesday on Religious Instruction in State Schools. He will discuss 60 themes and the topic is expected to attract strong interest.
News accounts from The Tribune and rival papers dispute Chief Engineer Cooley’s dismissal and press for a broader water-way. Editors warn the drainage board’s project risks a political shock when the next general assembly meets, arguing a genuine water passage is needed rather than a mere drainage ditch.
General Miles says the Indian problem is far from solved and warns that armed tribes in multiple western states will stay a threat under the current system. He rejects government support for able-bodied natives and argues for work programs and disarmament. He cites widespread concern across many states and regions.
Christmas verse extols divine glory as dawn breaks over Bethlehem. A correspondent lauds Utah Mormons, praising education, industry, and lack of polygamy while noting minerals, beekeeping, and marvels of Salt Lake Valley. A New York Ledger Christmas issue is highlighted with literary highlights and poet James Russell Lowell.
The article extols a local newspaper as essential to church, court, public notices, schools and business, highlighting its role in recording marriages and deaths, welcoming newcomers, and boosting the town. It also promotes remedies and consumer ads, citing Orange Judd Farmer and Drummond’s Rheumatism cure, with general health themes.
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