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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
7
An advertisement argues true economy lies in using Ivory Soap for laundry. It touts Ivory Soap as pure and harmless to fabrics, claiming it cleans effectively and economically, and urges readers to try it to preserve garments while saving money.
A newspaper promotion solicits farmer readers to subscribe to four publications for 2.00 per year. Henry Republican Iowa Homestead Farmers Institute Editions and Poultry Farmer are bundled with the local paper, touted as top in the West for agriculture and livestock. Includes sample stationery, engraving orders, and first-rate printing services from the Republican office.
A Sunday morning fire in the Comatock Avery furniture store caused about 20000 dollars in damage. Origins traced to crossed electric wires. fire limited to the basement and a small main floor section. Insurance covers the loss. business resumed with minimal downtime and fresh stock brought in.
The ad proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the world famous healer for cuts burns bruises sores and skin eruptions. It claims infallible pile cure and lists a price of 25 cents per box at Dr Powell's City Drug Store.
A column highlights Clara Barton’s unanimous reelection as National Red Cross president for 30 years, and profiles women advancing public roles. Florence Cross acts as probation officer in Essex Market court. Jennie Hitchner becomes Nations Biscuit Co plant manager at Pittston. Katherine Hughes leads an Ottawa effort to employ Indian children post schooling. Also mentions Susan B. Anthony’s NY voting notes, Kenwood institute ties to France for women’s education, and Roosevelt’s NY visit with a former nurse. Leads into broader rise of women on school boards and local politics with appointments promised in Brooklyn and endorsements in London and New Hampshire.
The Rev Dr Herbert Foss closed his series on The Woman of the Future with a discussion on whether women should have full suffrage. He urged that devoted Christian women fighting social evils deserve the vote, asserting it is just and right for women to be citizens with full rights. He contrasted Britain’s taxation of women without voting rights and argued women are fit for motherhood and wifehood and thus trusted with the ballot.
A farm column notes that farmers gain wealth from land and mortgage removal, praises Secretary Wilson, and highlights farm institutes at Illinois towns. It comments on farm life gains, student opportunities, and the rise of country amenities like telephones, schools, and roads improving farm living for families, including daughters.
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