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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1903
Page
2
Commentary contrasts US policy, Venezuela, and the Monroe doctrine with practical daily duties. It notes coal shortages versus abundance, Florida and California orange harvests shaping table supplies, and the idea that steady daily effort over a year yields a better life than New Year resolutions that are soon broken.
The text notes a push to consolidate dise-insurance fraternities into a more sound system where beneficiaries may receive more than paid in. It also highlights industrial gains in 1907 including 164,547 railroad cars built, over 4,000 locomotives, and record advances in railroading, with expectations for further progress in 1908.
The Champaign Gazette questions a planned legislative push for a state civil service merit system. It condemns alleged false accusations of public institution mismanagement and warns against endorsing reform based on lies. The paper asserts state institutions are well managed and urges prudence before rushing reform.
Springfield Jan 6 The governor's ten thousand word message to the General Assembly will urge civil service reform and convict labor changes while addressing charity and penal institutions labor problems. Labor groups have drafted a composite bill and expect veto battles over statewide reform.
The Pantagraph notes Dr Lorenz returned to Europe after a months long stay in America. He performed the required operation and then offered his services pro bono, guiding peers with humane lessons in modern surgery rather than seeking personal profit. His generous conduct earned the profession’s gratitude rather than financial gain.
An old medicine ad promotes Ballard's Hore as a cure for colds sold by J. W. and F. A. Powell. It lists 25x 50¢ and $1.00 bottle sizes and urges treating colds by setting them aside at the start.
The notice lists vault openings by month in 1899 totaling 44 vaults with 9 vaults for October. Adult site prices range from 35 to 45 dollars. Agent: G. M. Locke Henry III. Mention to your undertaker when you want a vault.
A year by year list of those called up yonder for 1902 with many full names and ages. The compilation names dozens of individuals including Mrs Hannah Locke 95 years old Elder George Milner 88 and James Antrim 93 along with numerous spouses and children.
Miss Lucie A Calef writes from Washington Vermont Dec 29 1902 praising the Henry paper. She notes Ezra P Calef, now at his old home, has kept the weekly subscription for five years and sends New Year greetings to neighbors and old friends.
A scientific discovery claims Kodol does for the stomach what it cannot do itself even when slightly disordered. It supplies natural digestive juices and does the work of a stomach, relaxing tension and aiding healing. It digests food to help the stomach and organs form rich red blood. Dr Powell.
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