Morgan as Anchor Line travel agent and local hero
Johnny Morgan of Henry Alabama is spotlighted as a well known travel agent for the Anchor Line in the United States and Canada. The piece highlights his long career, extensive railway travel, and bright prominence among Anchor Line agents, noting his pride in the line’s growing fleet and the new Columbia ships due soon.
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Morgan
Anchor Line
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Indias
le Han
George Stevenson
Anchor Ling
iu_sienmatic
Columbia
Vive la Morgan
Johnny
Henry
John Morgan
Henry Boy
The Golden Medical Discovery and Navy Prize Money Controversy
A blend of medical patent claims and naval prize disputes occupies this item. It recounts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery claimed to cure digestion related ailments and links it to testimonials, alongside criticism of prize money and favoritism in the Schley matter and Navy leadership. The piece reflects late 19th century public health and military funding debates with named figures like Secretary Long and Sampson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Ellen J. Bacchi
Whutesbury, Franklin Co
Mass
Pierce
Merce
Common Sense
Addrer
Sampson
Sampson B
Santiago
Congress
Navy
Freeport “Journal
Behley
Coal Drives Economy and National Prosperity
The era’s coal industry shows growth with yearly value around 800 million dollars, far above 200 million in prior years. Coal fuels steam and power, powering wheels, looms, and machinery, creating work and wages as prosperity rises. An editorial note corrects an oversight about Illinois congressmen and patent chairs linked to Walter Reeves.
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Illinois
Walter Reeves Wan
Ottawa Sun “Jacks
Secretary of the Treasury Change Named by Roosevelt
Lyman J. Gage has left the post of secretary of the treasury after Meltin Jay's first term. President Roosevelt appointed Leste M. Shaw of Iowa to succeed him. Shaw, formerly from Illinois and living in Pontine, comes from the west and is considered capable and not under eastern financier influence.
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Schley
Navy Department
Long
Lyman J. Gage
Treasury
Aince Meltin- Jay
Roosevelt
Leste M. Shaw
Iowa
Shaw
Illinois
Pontine
Hawkeye
Complimentary Words From Loyal The Henry Republican Reader
A subscriber letter praises The Henry Republican for ongoing improvement and high standards. Roy JC Zotter of Maritena Tl reads the paper with pleasure and notes editors’ actuating desire is progress in the newspaper. He signs as J C Reimn.
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Henry Republican
Roy JC. Zotter
Maritena
Republican
J.C. Reimn
Gen Miles censured by Roosevelt over public remark on Schley verdict
President Roosevelt censured Gen Miles for commenting publicly on the naval board verdict in the Schley case and voicing an opinion contrary to the majority. The action violated regulations on pending matters and undermined military discipline, though Miles was free to hold personal views as a US Army officer.
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Miles
Roosevelt
No Naval Board
Naval
Army Iy
United States Army
Schley
Dawes Lauds Illinois Influence In National Commerce Efforts
Charles Q Dawes praises Illinois and Chicago business committees for shaping national commerce and industry policy. He cites active engagement with Congress on tariffs reciprocity ship canal and department of commerce matters, and lauds Christian citizens for timely national leadership.
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Washington
Tiltit
Ilinois
Chicago
Illinois
Conom
Department of Commerce and Industry
Congress
Lilinum
Charles Q.dawes
Rural delivery patrons praise carriers on Canton routes
Rural residents along Canton routes show appreciation for carrier service with gifts and support. Patrons united to buy regulation wagons costing 75 dollars each and supply sacks of corn to ease the carriers’ costs amid rising horse feed prices. Carriers’ salaries are modest and expenses include equipment and feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Henry
Magnolia
Carriera
Nous
Nuts From Far Lands Are Mentioned In Ornate Text
The article notes that many imported nuts come from various regions with almonds highlighted as originating from oriental countries. It mentions Cuba as fertile and explains that almond trees grow there like hickory trees in the United States, illustrating global nut sources and confusion over origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
California
Cuba
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts relief from kidney and bladder issues within six hours due to a remedy named New Great South American Kidney Cure. It claims rapid pain relief, water retention relief, and applicability to both men and women, with sellers J. J. Powell and F. A. Powell.
Amateur Henry git club shooting tournament concludes with wide turnout
The Henry git club held a two day amateur shooting tournament in this city on December 53 and 24, 1901 under Messrs Charles Henninger and Frank Forrest. The event drew many sport lovers as 27 contests were held with rapid firing, lunch on the grounds and ample ammunition. Scores across shoots included Feeney, Letchner, Williams, Kline, Fletcher and Conner among top finishers, with purses ranging from $1.20 to $9 and a grand variety of live-bird events and targets applauded by attendees.
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Henry Git Club
Charles Henninger
Frank ‘Forrest
Letchner
Feeney
Martin
Williama
Newcong
Forbes
Kline
Williams
Fletcher
Strauber
Kilne
Letehner
Conner
Ball
Waughop
Poe
Birds
Vau
Ll- Tiame
Keeney
Stuber
TF. Forrest
Conners
Helminger
F. Kays
Witlhame
BB Fletcher
Bal Martin
Kays
Leiben
Daniels
Cc. Ball
Barr
Kling
Straubber
Seibert
Reiben
Miller
McBroom
Maher
Special
Wetcher
Lieber
Selben
Barris
Sv Ulecenes
Conn
Stelle
W. Ball
Vogelsing
Mosier
Newcome
R.wood
Letebner
Belbert
F —F—Ball
Daniela
Karr
Klein
Fletcher Ty Heninger
Forrest
F. Forrest
Breimle
F. Ball
Www
Soper
Purse
Henninger
Nash
A. Wunder
H. Hall
Ong
Scott's Emulsion advertised to aid weak children and blighted fruit
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for weak children and blighted fruit, claiming the product strengthens undernourished kids to catch up with others. It emphasizes health as a child’s right and features the Scott & Bowne trademark with an offer for a free sample.
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Scott
Transfers in Marshall County disclose numerous property trades
The document lists multiple parcel transfers across Toluca Camp Grove Wenona and Richland towns including Anna Tracey to Mike Johanis lot 21 block 68 Santa Fe Toluca, Owen McKintée to Johanis, and transfers involving Devlin's add Toluca, Lawrence to Deviiv, Fort to Colby, Hughitt to Hickey, Nauthsell to Hannah Turner, Flora McAllister to Turner, and Conrad Smith to Fulke.
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Anna Tracey
Mike Johanis
Santa Fe
Owen McKintée
Toluca
Devlin
H Duggan
Joseph Bobinski
Katherine Bobinski
Geo A Lawrence
AJ Deviiv
Fort
Mary Ie Colby
Richland
Marvin Hughitt
John Hickey
J P Hickey
Robt
Vv ‘Shempeon
Camp Grove
Sarah Nauthsell
Hannah
Howes
Wenona
Pees Flora McAllister
Hannah E Turner
A Bright Boy Notices 9 Resembles 6 Upside Down
An amusing anecdote from Buffalo News features a bright boy who discovers that the digit 9, when inverted, resembles 6. He jokes about his age by two, exclaiming Tam 9 as he moves between standing and headstanding positions.
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Buffalo News
Doctor's Operation Proves Successful Says tribune
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes a successful operation on old Mr. Golddust. The doctor reportedly received payment in advance, signaling approval of the procedure and its outcome.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by Jamaica Merchant
James Prendergast of Amato Bay Jamaica testifies the remedy cured his daughter’s severe cold in two days and prevented a chest pain from turning into pneumonia. The product is sold at Dr Powell's City drug store after seven years of use by his family.
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Gome
Chamberlain
James Prendergast
Amato Bay
Jamaica
West India Islands
Dr Powell
City
House Wrecking Company Buys Buffalo Exposition Site
The House Wrecking company of Chicago has acquired the Buffalo Exposition property for 132000 dollars. The project originally cost over 8000000 dollars to develop, with vast inventories including 88000000 feet of lumber and 200000 incandescent lights. The purchase involves 200000000 pounds of pine, 20 00 flag poles and 20000 lage. Over 1000 freight cars will be required to ship the materials to Chicago.
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The
House Wrecking Company
Chicago
Lave
Remarkable Cure of Croup Saves Boy's Life
A parent reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saved a boy's life after severe croup attacked him at home. The bottle was purchased from A. E. Steere of Goodwin South Dakota and administered every ten minutes, aiding phlegm clearance and breathing. The seller, Dr Powell's City Drug Store, offered the remedy for sale.
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Chamberlain
A. E. Steere
Goodwin
8. D
Joel-Denonry
Dr-Powell’s
Special Week End Excursions on I L & I R R Line
Merchants at trade centers along the line announce Saturday Bargain Day through April 1. Three I will offer excursion rates of 1 dollar for round trip to any point on their line with return by Monday after sale. In connection, a 60 cent round trip to Streat or Saturday each week with return by Monday after sale. F E Kerns agent McNabb Illinois.
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Streat
Wiue
F. E. Kerns
McNabb
Post Office Clerks Debate Stamp Weight Confusion
A letter was deemed overweight by a clerk who insisted on another stamp. The exchange, captured in a Catholic Standard and Times remark, showcases humorous frustration and a misread weight concern. Fay-Well? May-These clerks seem simple in this anecdote.
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Catholic Standard and Times
In Training, a father asks about loafing boys
A father tells his son that a street corner loafer may be shaping his future as a policeman. The dialogue from Stray Stories reflects on youth, ambition, and social roles with succinct, cautionary tone.
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Advertises a six hour cure for kidney and bladder diseases by Dr Powell's drug store. Claims prompt relief of bladder and kidney pain, urinary retention, and general discomfort in both men and women, with rapid results described as exceeding promptness.
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Erchandise
Steus
Ur ‘Pen
E. Shur
Wash
Porbes
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Steimle
Weiss
E. Ball
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John Tomley Morgan
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Asec
Onrtaide
Erdo
Republican Office
Editors
J. J
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Scott& Bownte
Pearl St
New York
Goc and Sr
Marshall County
Croup
Henry City Bridge Co
Beer City Bridge Co
Henry, Ill
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Reliable Business
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