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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
5
The Crawford primary law takes effect immediately in Cook County and may spread statewide by popular vote. It requires parties with at least 10 percent of county votes to hold primaries, sets precincts at two to six districts under 1000 voters, and assigns election costs to local governments. Polls run 6 am to 7 pm. violations carry felony charges and fines.
Governor Tanner says the primary election reform laws mark an epoch in state politics and will elevate primaries in Chicago and other cities. He urges all citizens to participate, asserting the measures protect voting rights and ensure the will of the people is fully expressed.
Farmers face Europe bound meat price pressures as hundreds of ocean going vessels equipped with refrigeration operate between Australia South America and Europe. Lines such as Royal Mail Hamburg Havre Fruit and Copenhagen batter export companies run dozens of ships with 5 10 thousand ton refrigerated warehouses delivering fresh meats fruit and butter to European markets in direct competition with U S producers.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Care. Noted for prompt relief of bladder, kidneys and back pain in men and women. Relieves water retention almost immediately. Sold by JE and PA Powell.
A historical explanation of appendicitis covering symptoms such as pain and swelling near the hip, potential progression to peritonitis, possible recovery or abscess formation, and the debated causes including large intestine irritation and calomel use. It notes that foreign bodies are rare in the appendix, discusses the valve connection to the colon, and cites Professor Andrews on the appendix’s lubricating secretion role. Treatment suggestions include enemas, heat fomentations, and dietary measures to prevent recurrence.
The text recommends changing applications every three to five minutes to maintain skin heat without injury. Diet should be bland and unstimulating with foods like granola and fruits such as strawberries peaches and grapes, preferably stewed. The writer notes many cases recover with this simple treatment and mentions tea bags may be needed at disease onset.
Weekly banking reports show United States clearing houses totalled 1 424 075 984 dollars for the week ending the 11th, down from 1 470 300 828 the prior week and down from the same week in 1897. Notable items include a Green Bay railway wreck killing Conductor Charles Anderson and Brakeman Tews, a large fire in Levi P Morton’s seven story New York office, and the hanging of James Mingle for the July 27 murder of Dollie Briscoe.
The page notes multiple upheavals including the assassination of Jose Maria Melina Barrios by Oscar So linger, Paul Kruger's reelection in the South African republic, and Oscar Balinger implicated in the murder of Guatemala’s President Cherrioa. It also mentions thirteen Americans jailed in Tepachi, Mexico, the Spanish cabinet resigning US Minister De Lome, and Gen Morales elevated as Guatemala’s president.
A narrative follows Osborne and his younger brother Alexander from shared ranch roots to West Point trials. Osborne's drive for ambition shapes Alexander, who battles effort and loyalty until a deadly mountain clash and a heroic, self sacrificing act reveal the cost of relentless ambition.
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