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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1894
Page
4
The Chicago Record lauds Samuel J. Reed for a masterly tariff debate speech. It suggests the remarks were a campaign document aimed at passing the Wilson bill to further depress manufacturing and labor interests, noting Reed’s foresight compared with his Democratic colleagues.
The essay argues newspapers reach far more readers than hand bills and urges reliance on print advertising. It notes a Perry County Farmers Institute address by Dr B I Forrest and Major A P Webber, with future papers on floriculture to follow. The piece also reports an appellate ruling overturning Stein’s Sunday closing order and critiques the Midway pleasiance controversy.
A historic district notice quotes section 19 of election law requiring judges of election to post and publish candidate ballots. It notes posting 10 days before elections and printing on colored paper with candidate names and affiliations. Courts hold the rule applies to township city and village elections and party papers only.
Mayor Forrest delivers a long welcome to visiting farmers praising agricultural progress from Jamestown to the west. He ties farm success to national growth, protection, and scientific farming while urging unity, good morals, health, and shared prosperity among citizens and visitors. He ends with a call for happiness and mutual goodwill.
Response by A P Webber of Saratoga addresses Mr President and Henry mayor at the citys third annual meeting. He praises agriculture as the noblest employment and urges community forward motion, citing Washingtons virtue and rural industry as a model for progress.
A poem by Samuel Parker honors Abraham Lincoln praising liberty and memory with a vow to erect a granite shaft. The page notes curious punctuation examples from the Printer's Register including railroad and schoolhouse sentences and ends with a testimonial about Chamberlain's Pain Balm sold by J. W. Niece.
A 1894 notice promotes a winter reading bundle of Henry Republican Weekly Inter Ocean and Farm Journal for 1.75, with advance payment by January 1, 1895. The offer includes subscription for a year to three papers, urging prompt payment and wide U.S. distribution. It also mentions Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a medical aside.
The speaker defines malpractice as a physician failing in duty and gives examples involving improper leg setting, misdiagnosis, and overcharging. He notes liability and possible prosecution for errors such as wrong bones set, wrong pieces placed, or charging exorbitant prices.
An editor notes a dubious Times quote about remedies for dyspepsia headache and biliousness urging readers to try Simmons Liver Regulator, claiming never failed in relieving and curing. The item mocks the quoting of scripture and sale tactics.
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