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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1889
Page
5
The Henry Republican Steam Printing Office advertises subscription rates and policy. Terms include one year in Marshall County in advance, notices for delinquent subscriptions, and prepaid transient ads. Obituaries births marriages and deaths are published free per line and printing services promise fast presses and superior workmanship.
The passage lists meeting days for A F and A M Henry Lodge 119 in Regulator building and Marshall Lodge 63 with weekly Wednesday sessions, Marshall Encampment 85 monthly Fridays, Redekah Decree Lovear 170 on Tuesdays, Clayton Lodge 312 at Eparland on Mondays, G A R Post 04 Henry on the 1st and 8th Saturdays, L O M W R C 2 in Post room, W C C Our Lady of Perpetual Succor Henry branch 23 after High Mass, Henry Camp 403 Modern Woodmen of America on 2nd and last Fridays, J M Kirkpatrick Clark C T U Fridays at G A R post room, Y W C T U Mondays at G A R post rooms, and public notices in the newspaper.
The article argues farmers have faced years of low prices and overproduction due to land grants railroads and open range. It predicts improved conditions as rainfall recovers and smaller grazing operations replace open ranges with irrigated, fenced lands. It notes rising land titles and migration to more productive areas.
A Chicago Times excerpt argues land for new farms is exhausted, valleys like the Mississippi basin cannot be duplicated, towns will grow, markets will expand, and farm prices should rise as demand meets limited supply. It notes federal laws govern prices, not state legislatures, and contrasts land value with charitable giveaways.
Captain Blaze of the French Imperial Guard recounts a bizarre Wagram scene a great hare hunt accompanying the vast clash between French and Austrian forces. He notes 400000 hunters, hares scattering every ten steps, ending with frantic bayoneting of hares and a cavalry charge that distracted both armies.
A fragment mentions a Hartford Connecticut gypsy camp led by "Prince William" with two decorated wagons valued around $1,000. It also notes the Vanderbilts' plan to build and sell New York residences on yearly payments, insuring occupants against loss if the head dies, and selling at roughly three times rent.
The Clinton Public notes a debate in a local Methodist church about kneeling in prayer amid changing fashions. Pastor Bro Crane reproves members for not kneeling, blaming pew design but jokes the real obstacle is bustles and stylish dress among sisters.
Five sisters each chose a path from study to beauty and wealth. Flora chased fashion, Susan read books, Coquettish Cora pursued looks, Anna sought riches, and Sarah valued health. Dr Pierce's medicine made Sarah healthier and wiser, while Cora faded, Flora fretted, Susan grew blind, and Anna’s husband sank deeper into poverty. Sarah eventually married well.
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