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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1890
Page
2
The piece critiques protectionist views and tariff effects on coffee, calico, steel, and wheat, arguing duty harms American industry and farmers. It notes figures on wages and employment, urging continued protection to keep production domestic.
Washington correspondent Smith D Fry recalls a young man who complains old soldiers block an office. Fry counters with figures from Civil War losses and declares veterans’ sacrifices preserved the republic. He warns the old guard will keep politics steady as they fade from the field.
Farmers institute plans a Tuesday gathering with a promised large turnout. The literary banquet program is described as elaborate and reflective with hot coffee served to all. Participants are invited to join, enjoy dinner, and support the institute’s purpose.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a meeting led by Barney and references to Gd Monroe Lioek reading a statement from a daily paper. A Methodist committee member was found dead in a saloon in Pueblo with unclear timestamp and details. The text is garbled and difficult to reconstruct.
The article recounts Carson Parker once a prominent Methodist figure in New York state who descended into drunkenness, was expelled from the Troy conference in 1870, and died in a saloon after a tumultuous career. It criticizes his downfall as an example of talent wasted by intemperance.
A Gardner of Vietula Indiana suffered nervous prostration headaches backache and spasms for years after eight physicians failed to help. She was reportedly cured by one bottle of Dr Neals Restorative at Dr Vowalls Drug Store, with a vivid illustration and testimonial.
Henry teachers gathered for a convention with Miss Barton papers on child education and a focus on a standard Course of Study. Prof Gooch and Prof McCormick led sessions on teaching methods and history, concluding with thanks to Henry citizens and a $4.80 balance for school needs.
The article credits Ely s Cream Balm with offering a radical cure for chronic nasal catarrh after many unsuccessful treatments. It notes the condition is distressing though not typically fatal and highlights the balm s reported success in alleviating symptoms and restoring comfort.
Mary Andersen and others report visitors and relocations around Sparland. Daniel W Smith married Miss Gens Bobeck and left for Schaller on Tuesday. Lissa Wheeler attended the Wheeler Thierry wedding at Wenona. A sale of elastic trusses and shoulder braces is advertised by Col C Snow of Versailles.
The piece notes the heart beats about 100 000 times daily and circulates blood thousands of miles yearly, linking strain to heart failures. It warns of early signs such as shortness of breath, chest pain, fluttering, and swelling, then promotes Dr Franklin Miles' New Heart Cure sold at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
Elevators full and grain hauls on good roads. Charles and James Price seen on the street. Varna Dramatic club staged Woman's Rights with broad approval. Varna Ideal minstrels set for February 19. Dr Evans and Dr Roseberry cover Hoopston vacancy. Lacon train brought Barney Connell’s children home. Dan Wright sells Chicago lots to young men amid local optimism.
The text notes Lexador as a corrective for liver and blood ailments and stomach and bowels with Drugaiats selling it for 25 cents. It mentions a child affected similarly and says Dr Bull's Tay Syrup provided nearly instant relief, suggesting a trial.
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