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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1881
Page
8
A lyrical meditation on spring’s promise amid winter gloom and the upheavals of conflict. It contrasts buried beauty under snow with upward faith and calls for renewed effort, liberty, and victory for Columbia and the world.
An author from the Henry Republican recounts a railroad journey from Rock Island to Council Bluffs with stops at Davenport Grinnell and Sidney. He notes high Mississippi floodstage vivid views of the plains and describes prices and sights along the Union Pacific route including barren landscapes and makeshift frontier towns.
Traveler E P Ingle surveys Cheyenne and Laramie City during a territorial tour. He notes dense crowds in Cheyenne, the Sherman monument project, and rapid railroad travel toward Cummins City. Observations cover North Park snow sheds, mining camps, local economy, timber, stock, and living costs with rising prospects.
Coroner J Brasfield held inquests on John A Eliot of Lacon township who died Nov 6 from injuries blamed on John W Carmicheal. Another inquest for James Martin of Bennington township, found dead on the public highway Nov 19, attributed to heart disease. Jury verdicts ordered Carmicheal held for law action and Martin’s death linked to heart disease.
Rutledge Publishing Company of Easton Pa offers a January prize puzzle in Rutledge's Monthly. Submit the number of times the word Moses appears in the New Testament by January 10 1882 with 20 cents to receive the February issue and a chance at $20. the winner's name and correct answer will be published.
Chicago market notices advertise Electrc Bitters as a premier remedy far ahead of rivals. Seller J. W. Niege promotes a bottle priced at 60 cents, urging readers to try them to be convinced.
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