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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
4
The article reports Adlai Stevenson declining to be the Democratic candidate for Illinois governor. It also covers political tensions in Kentucky, Illinois party conventions, and debates over postal policy and the name Porto Rico, with commentary on republican influence and public sentiment.
In northern Lanois Hon W A Northcott runs to succeed himself as Lieutenant Governor and Judge Hanolin of Shelby joins the Attorney General race. The Ogla County Republican notes Bond county backs the lieutenant governor and Dublin’s Mamlin remains a poor choice amid the contested slate.
A speech at Canton Alabama urges farmers to cultivate friendship and fellowship across counties and states. It argues for broader self improvement, engagement in farming institutes, and the Grange as a source of mutual support and progress for rural communities. It also discusses carp fishing trends and humane handling of fish for market.
The passage suggests concern over a baby’s thinness and hunger. It advocates ensuring proper feeding, avoiding excess medicine, and using common sense to support natural growth, implying a history of digestion issues and a remedy involving a small measured amount.
An old advertisement states Scott's Emulsion should be given to babies three or four times daily from the first day to improve digestion and growth. The emulsion allegedly benefits nursing mothers as well, with a claim backed by twenty five years of use.
Rock Island announces new parlor cars built at Pullman to operate between Chicago and Des Moines. The extra long, broad ventilated cars feature mahogany and rosewood interiors, olive green seats, wide windows, and overhead baggage racks. Service starts February 1 on No 1 westbound from Chicago at a.m. and on No 24 Hawkeye Limited from Des Moines at 72m daily, with dining car service on board.
An ad touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming 1 to 8 days for relief with first dose benefits. Sold by Powell druggists. Separately a legal note criticizes anti trust laws for favoring certain classes and cites Judge Kohlsaat ruling on class legislation as unconstitutional.
James Mason Patterson born July 4 1825 in Cauldshiel Hadingtonshire Scotland died Jan 29 1900 at his Lostant Illinois home after 45 years in the community. He never married and left four brothers and two sisters in Scotland. funeral Jan 31 at his Lostant residence with Rev J T Blis officiating.
Illinois state statistics show 1 543 5H children ages 6 to 21 with 775 439 males. Pupils enrolled total 845 148 with 477 males. Average daily attendance 153 726 781. Students in high school 38.2 percent and private/parochial 145 160. There are 26 947 teachers, 6 973 men, average salaries 160 per month for men and 547 for women.
A nostalgic note praises old local newspapers as mirrors of community life and history. It urges keeping copies to preserve tender associations and reflect on past lifeways, highlighting the printer Deunkbiasn office for its artistic work and customer appeal.
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