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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
5
In a Philadelphia business college address Grover Cleveland warned graduates against quitting work at day’s end and urged extra effort for the employer. He argued ambition without extra labor breeds bad habits and hampers promotion, noting many persist in seeking pay without added work.
A sender writes from Binog Go Wisconsin in 1900 describing Ringling Brothers headquarters and Northwest Railway division facilities. He notes 400 horses, 200 winter workers, Baraboo river proximity, several mills and churches, and local prices for wood and produce. He mentions Golmar Brothers, mild weather, and promising to write again.
The Pantagraph notes the Thehigage Drainage Board faced criticism after denying water to the Illinois and Michigan Canal. Court action orders continued operation of Bridgeport pumps until legislative review. The piece questions whether legislatures should replace Senator Cullom during his service.
The first weeks of the new century bring Illinois politics to a head as the 42nd General Assembly convenes January 9 with 32 Republicans and 19 Democrats in the Senate and a Republican House. Key contests include speaker races, senatorial battles for U S senator, and a major reapportionment plan shaping districts. Governor-elect Richard Yates will be sworn in January 22 with tentative plans for a large state military display at inauguration.
In a Christmas message dated December 25, 1900, EuLornr C. H. Ranson writes on the birth of Jesus as Savior and the gifts of faith, hope, and eternal life. He reflects on humanity’s fall, the tree of life, and the second coming, urging readers to rejoice and hold fast to faith as the century begins.
Transfers list deeds and quitclaims across Marshall County. Names include H H Warner Amanda Cummings Jot 8 In 2y Belle Plain J BD Goodwin James Borning Wenona Lena Fisher Frank Fisher Anna Musheik Thos Managhan Ingramy Smith Geo Traver John McKeel Ballard Lacon Downey Walter Downey Clarence H Brown Arthur Turner Wenona and related lot and block descriptions in several towns.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago vice president of Linois Woman's Alliance cites a severe winter cold nearly turning to pneumonia. She tried remedies, stomach upset persisted, then Chamberline's Cough Remedy relieved she recovered fully, saved a doctor's bill, and she plans to use it again. Sold by Dr Powell.
A fragment from the Chicago Post quotes a sister debating if Mr Filkins pressed his suit when calling last evening. The odd phrasing shows lively gossip as a tailor-made girl’s sister recalls the scene in the parlor.
A daughter asks her father to approve her marriage to Mr Poorehap who agrees to live with them. The exchange shows a tender family moment reported in the New York Weekly.
A compilation of brief quips and quotes from newspapers including Chicago Daily News Town Topics and Atchison Globe. It includes a feisty remark about Brown and Smith and a light exchange about aging and manners.
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