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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1898
Page
4
The Henry Republican extends New Year wishes to patrons and friends. The December 1898 business records, as per commercial reports, show a record volume unmatched in U.S. history for a single month.
The Supreme Court issued a significant decision this week addressing contractor practices in contract bidding. It holds that anti competitive tactics and discrimination against certain citizen classes violate legal standards, with implications for organized labor and contracting rules.
Representatives of a foreign power arrive in the United States to negotiate a large loan, a first in the nation’s history, seen as possible only under a tough financial policy and condition attributed to the Republican McKinley administration.
A motivational reflection urges unity and effort to achieve success. It champions courage, resilience after falls, and the idea that stepping into new paths creates opportunity. The text contrasts shade and light, noting big tasks and small ones alike require persistence and perspective.
Henry Ward Begcher cites rotten potatoes as a wrong cause for social ills. In New York Governor Tanner defends Illinois labor policy amid mining and railroad tensions, arguing immigration and Pinkerton violence, sovereignty, and worker pay shaped the conflict and outcome.
A dubious advertisement asserts a bound liver causes illness and promises a cure with Herbine from Dr Powell offering a free trial. It lists symptoms such as jaundice, dyspepsia, hot dry skin, back and shoulder pain, chills, fever, and slow blood.
In Augusta Maine State Superintendent W W Stetson delivers a stirring address praising Maine's historical deeds and its place in national and world affairs. He traces Maine's contributions from early settlement to modern leadership roles and urges pride, cultivation of arts, education, and public virtue for a grand state mission.
Speaker Reed on a campaign swing through Illinois Iowa Minnesota and other Western states notes a striking contrast. He expresses awe at Western confidence independence and vast horizons while contrasting New England idyllic valleys and close skies with Western plains and towering skylines.
The article argues expansion boosts foreign trade and prosperity. It compares Philippine potential to Java, noting prewar island trade near 215 million dollars, and suggests American rule could surpass Dutch results as resources and race align for rapid growth.
Advertises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as quick relief for chest pains and a threatened pneumonia attack. Claims dampened flannel with the balm applied to the chest stops pain and cures a lame back within hours. Sold by Dr Powall.
The court processes include executorship for Cary J Watt and Amos O Evans guardianship for a list of heirs Marietta Evans Lois Eyrau and Alma Evans. A decree for sale of real estate to pay debts is issued with a bond of 10000 dollars and appraisers ordered for a will probate and administration.
The page lists numerous land and lot transfers with names such as John I Thompson, Jennie W. Davis, Geo Travia, and Elizabeth Sunderlin across Toluca Lacon Wenene and other places, followed by humorous notes on newspaper errors and satirical quotes about sensational reporting from various publications.
A Virginia Grand Lodge led effort with the Grand Lodge of Colorado to mark George Washington death centennial by Masonic rites at Mount Vernon on December 14 1501. Delegations from the District of Columbia and other lodges, including New Zealand, are expected. the President signaled support and possible participation.
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