Drainage meeting at Ottawa aims to prove resolve on ship canal
The Pekin Republican Post urges Henry and towns along the Illinois river to attend a drainage meeting in Ottawa on Thursday March 7 to show that valley residents will force Chicago to honor the contract and transform the drainage canal into a ship canal with bridges not a sewer. The notice includes calls to thwart efforts to weaken the project and to defend public rights amid broader political debates.
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Henry
Illinois River
Ottawa
Chicago
State of
Illinois
Pekin Republican Post
Ill
United Action
Fourth annual Marshall County Farmers Institute meets at Lacon
The fourth annual Marshall County Farmers Institute met in Lacon on Feb 14 and 16. Attendance surpassed prior years with representation from every township and a notable Putnam county delegation. Women and daughters joined warmly, lending support and interest to sessions including papers on hay and pasture, hired farm help, and rural education. The Friday program featured hog-raising insights by Geo Vail and a question box since Prof McIntosh was ill. officers were elected and premiums awarded for corn and butter among others.
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Lavongemocrat
Marshall County Farmers’ Institute
Lacon
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Jaso. Garrett
Peoria
Marsh
L. O. McMurtrie
Thompson
Colorado
Mexico
L M. Forbes
Hopewell
J. A. Williams
Henry
Marah
Sweet Singers
L. C. McMartrie
Hwer’s
Harry Morn
S. D. Thompson
J. H. Noel
Lily Short
Lebel Hero Hattie Kunkel
L. C MccMurtrie
D. Thompson
Webber
Geo Vail
Whitefield
Vail
McIntosh
State University
Jos Miller
Wenona
Reuben Broaddus
Varna
G. W
Cook
Ig Miller
Willis Mills
Clear Creek
John Swaney
Clear Creak
Illinois farmers institute meeting highlights and drama
The narrative covers a Marshall county farmers convention with prizes, new officers led by Jos Miller of Venosa, and resolutions supporting Illinois Senate Dunlap's bill to widen roads to 40 feet. It notes dairy oleo opposition, a heartfelt talk by County Superintendent Mallory on education, a young recitation, and a Nebraska famine reflection before closing with a musical finale.
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I. D. Thompson
Frank Ranfo
Richland
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Venonsa
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J. A. Williams
Henry
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Hopewell
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Cook
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Mallory
S.D. Thompson
J. H. Noel
Lulu Short
Reuben Broaddus
Joshua Myers
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Institute
Andrew Broaddus
Nebraska
Broaddus
8. D. Thompson
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Remedies
Cautions readers about ointments for catarrh containing mercury and warns of loss of smell and systemic harm. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Care made by F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio, claimed to contain no mercury and to act internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorses buying genuine product and mentions testimonials free and retail price. Also urges readers to recommend Henry Republican to non subscribers.
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Hymns and Their Writers From Charles Wesley to Adams
A St Louis Globe Democrat item surveys famous hymns and their authors. It notes Charles Wesley work on Jesus Lover of My Soul and And Are We Yet Alive, Sarah Flower Adams Nearer My God to Thee, Anne Steele Oh Sacred Head Now Wounded, and Isaac Watts My Soul Repeat His Praise, among others. The piece highlights translation origins for Oh Sacred Head Now Wounded and mentions Portland quarrymen links for Come On Thou All Victorious Lord.
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Anne Steele
Sarah Flower Adams
W. J.iox
Edward Perronot
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Isaac Watts
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Delicate of Flavor and Local Newspaper Custom
A short ad notes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a refined laxative for constipation indigestion and headache with a sample bottle offered at Powell's. It mentions social disdain for having a photo printed in newspapers as a local quip.
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