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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1895
Page
4
The piece surveys the Guatemala Mexico boundary question, Republican editorials, and public figures payments. It comments on Gov Altgeld's secretary salary, warns about swindlers, and notes young new senators. It discusses the gold standard debate, Chicago drainage impacts on the Great Lakes, fashion fads, and cultural trends.
The Ottawa Republican editorial urges Illinois Valley unity to preserve the 1889 sanitary law and resist amendments that would flood the valley with sewage and weaken its waterway protections. It urges delegates to Springfield to defend the original understanding and warns Chicago seeks to open the law for broader leeway. The piece calls for a valley convention and coordinated action led by local leaders.
Interest rises over the drainage deficit and a change in the 1839 tax law to finish the ditch. A legislative committee visit and recent celebration underscored support for a new funding plan and action in the valley.
Mr Will Moter and a visiting East from the post office witnessed voices and animated objects in L. A. Meier & Sons store. Furniture and tools seemed to speak as stoves, bells, and gear exchanged quips. The Meier firm reinforced lines to ensure safety while customers browse. In politics, Tennessee Democrats struggle to unseat Governor-elect Evans amid probes suggesting broader GOP gains, risking a Republican U S senator victory to replace Harris.
Delicate of Flavor Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as a sure cure for constipation indigestion and sick headache. A sample bottle offering 10 doses for 10 cents available at Powell's 4w.
A Christmas gift box from the Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. church in Henry, Illinois, reaches China and prompts a grateful letter from Mrs. Putnam Co. It notes festive aims for girls and women, school ties, and the writer’s limited funds for gifts this year. The letter also reflects on charity, faith, and missionary work amid Christmas.
Advertisement fragment touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Papsin as a pleasant remedy for constipation. It claims to relieve energy and vitality, urging readers to try ten doses at ten cents, with larger sizes available.
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