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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1890
Page
4
The article reports a French government commission examining the viability of resuming the Panama canal project led by De Lesseps. It notes large financial commitments and cautious optimism about future profits despite current doubts. Colonel Ingersol denies leaving the Harrison administration.
The country will have 175 census supervisors with Illinois receiving four. Applicants must apply to district supervisors when appointed. Each township forms an enumeration district and supervisors are presidential appointments, Senate confirmed. Pay ranges from a base amount up to at least 100? dollars. Enumerators are paid per inhabitant death form and establishment reported, with daily limits. Work runs June 1 to July 1, 80 days. supervisors then complete duties in two and a half days.
The LaSalle Republican reprints Chicago Herald commentary on a Chicago to Mississippi ship canal and its alleged effects on Lake navigation and valley towns. It argues the plan harms lake shipping, benefits Chicago sewage disposal, and faces opposition from railroads, Niagara drivers, and federal authorities.
An overview traces the old value of riddles and proverbs in history and folklore. It notes how riddles tested wit, sparked pride or peril, and persisted among peasants though schools questioned them. The German tale of a king's son and a witch illustrates how riddles drive plot and fate among travelers and a princess.
Dr Hall promotes a health pamphlet claiming remedies for dyspepsia constipation liver issues and chronic ailments without drugs. Testimonials from clergy doctors and lay readers cite life saving results and urge purchase, with a monthly Microcosm journal offered for further reading.
Nellie Coutant of Crawfordsville Indiana was awarded a handsome net of Tennyson works by the city acop board after attending Crawfordsville schools for eleven years without a tardy or absence.
The Henry Republican Steam Printing Offices publish subscription rates for Marshall County readers. One year in advance, payments due within a week of notice shown on papers. Marriages and deaths printed free of charge. Printing services offered for advertisements, resolutions, and cards with prompt, first class work and low rates guaranteed.
The notice enumerates lodge schedules in Henry for A. M. and A. M. Henry Lodge No. 128 at Regulator building meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 8 o clock. Marshall Lodge No. 63 meets every Wednesday at 7:30 in Public Square room. Encampment No. 25 meets 1st and 3rd Fridays at 8.30. Clayton Lodge No. 312 meets Mondays at 7:30 in Sparland. G A R Post 4 Henry meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays at Grand Army Hall. W R O No. 2 meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 8 oclock pm. Our Lady of Perpetual Succor meets 1st Sunday after High Mass in German School House. Modern Woodmen No. 403 meets 2nd and 4th Fridays at 7:30 in Odd Fellows New Hall. W C U meets cash week Friday at G A R post room. Y W C T U meets Mondays at City G A Post rooms. Public notices include no invitations.
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