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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1904
Page
2
Postal and freight schedule notes list mail and express numbers then freight routes and adjustments for Peoria as of December 20 1903. The fragment references passenger and express parcels with numbers 301 377 807 and rail or street listings for time changes.
OCR reads a rail timetable noting eastbound and local trains with numbered trips and transfer points. Mentions stations, connections to various lines, and a few names and offices, all in clipped timetable phrasing.
The Republican column argues President Roosevelt acts from deliberation, not haste, and condemns vote buying as seen in Alderman Brennan’s Chicago case. It urges Illinois Republican leaders to prioritize party principles over personal gain and cites foreign competition in agriculture as a concern for American farmers.
A farmer explains soil nutrients nitrogen phosphorus and potassium balances. Clover stores nitrogen when plowed under, yielding future crops. bone meal and rock phosphate discussed as phosphorus sources.
A Chicago paper notes five billionaires gave about 31 million dollars in the past year, led by Carnegie with over 25 million. It says smaller gifts by others would be impossible to total, and that generous philanthropy is a prominent force, capable of great societal impact.
Ilias Harta, a veteran forecaster in Reading, Pennsylvania, declares this winter the severest on record after noting it began unusually cold and stayed harsh. He warns residents to be vigilant as the season surpasses all previous winters.
The Rock Island plans to open news shops in Moline by January 15. The vast repair works will be the largest west of Chicago, costing 1 750 000 dollars. Buildings rise within nine months and may reflect current system methods. Directirs authorized the shops February 28, 1903 and work began April 27. Machinery delays push completion by six weeks, with plans to expand to build own cars and locomotives.
A Chicago firm DeWitt & Co promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for bleeding piles eczema cuts and burns claiming its superiority over counterfeits. A Salida dispatch notes a large Mascot tunnel strike at 900 feet depth with a five foot vein, tied to Chicago investors and local shareholders.
A Lawton correspondent extols Lawton's growth water works and climate while noting friends camping on Red River. The letter also reports Jacksonville Times-Union coverage of Stetson University's Kent club and Henry High School alumnus James H. Brumsey, now secretary and treasurer, praised for his studies and state political knowledge.
Court notices list new circuit court cases including appeals and foreclosures. Parties named include JW Fulfe Herman Bentilence Martha Gilford Owen Hicks and B F Forrest v Thomas Real. Probate matters note Estate of Wm Schlafman final settlement and claims.
A letter from Ames M Powers notes prairie grazing, straw stacks, and feed needs as Comanche County forms a fair association. He mentions Henry colony prosperity, public land sale hopes near 480000 acres at Fort Sill, and Army maneuvers. The Comanche County Fair is organized with Illinois residents as officers.
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a compact vest-pocket remedy that never fails, easing headache biliousness and constipation while toning and strengthening the liver. Sold by all druggists.
Lorenzoni and Alfred Teorenzoni named guardians for their mother Mrs Jennie Lorenzoni with a bond of 800. Real estate transfers list Wn Zilm to Henry Zilm part of section 9 Belle Plain and Henry Zim to Wm Zilm west, section 8 Belle Plain. Sylvester E Roof to Thomas Av William Duke lot 18 block 2 Camp Grove. Lena Fisher to Geo Lambourne lots 8 and 9, block 81 Bond's add to Venons. Marriage licenses issued for Arthur Bertlaux 26 and Minute Meezeramit 24 both of Streator. Edward L. Kear 30 Sparland and Edeline Baggs 22 Steuben. John Broketa 24 Toluca and Mateka Krugie 21 Toluca.
A Burlington locomotive fireman C W Bellamy describes a close call and severe illness before using Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with restoring strength and vitality and endorses the product at 50 cents with a satisfaction guarantee. The notice also requests subscriptions for The Henry Republican.
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