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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
2
The record shows 98,858 total copies printed for the year 1901 with 52 issues issued from January 1901 to December 1901. Dividing the grand total by 62 actual issuing days yields an average of 1805 copies per day. Gro Bert & Son, Publishers.
The text notes Andrew Carnegie donated 40 010 000 in 1901 and suggests he could repeat the amount this year while remaining financially secure. It mentions elections at multiple levels and anticipates a busy political period around a senatorial contest, with a Republican stance urging Democrats to back economic prosperity.
The public debt fell by 8.6 million dollars in December and a further similar drop would push the total below one billion. The article notes the debt burden is far less than the Civil War era but argues the nation’s ability to manage debt has strengthened manyfold since then.
The article lists Governor Yates repeatedly appointing county superintendents to state roles, noting Mack Mallaty of Marshall County as warden, George Rank of Stark County as chief clerk at the reformatory, and J L Robertson of Peoria as a guarding superintendent and member of the State Board of Education, with a cautionary aside about keeping discipline.
The article notes Republicans in Illinois must face a vigorous, bitter internal fight as factions realign. Shaking up the party will spur otherwise quiet individuals to action, making them active workers once the ticket is chosen. It argues healthy conflict yields better public results when citizens engage actively.
Neustadt of Tin Salle, owner of the Golden Eagle Clothing House, La Salle Ill., advertised a 1901 Magnolia Grange Fair contest offering a $5 gold piece to a boy under 14 for the best writeup about his store. The piece extols the shop's large stock, fair pricing, courteous staff, and youth incentives, urging readers to visit and consider Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets samples at Dr Powell's drugstore.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy for thinness and overwork, urging balanced use and doctor consultation if overweight. It claims the product helps digestion and appetite, offers a free sample, and notes the genuine bottle bears a specific picture, with pricing listed.
A discussion on whether the Holy Ghost is a distinct person or God in manifestation, citing Swedenborg's view of the Trinity as a single God appearing in three forms. The piece contrasts divine roles of Creator Redeemer and Applyer of truth and notes linguistic nuances in Greek terms for holy spirit. It then shifts to a real estate deal in Louisiana involving Cutright Russell and Rochelle, detailing 16,000 acres of pine lands, mill complex, and management plans with John Russell and Max Kilne, plus local relocations.
Ardthe thun der but the rattle of the baby angel's drums.
McLean and Cook counties refuse 25 cent filing fee for birth and death certificates under a new law. County Clerk R L Carlock doubts legality of using county funds for the fee while praising the goal of accurate vital statistics. Attorney general decision awaited. Morgan county and others reportedly repudiate the law.
The ad promotes Peruna almanac with astrology content and lucky and unlucky days, urging readers to ask their druggist for early copies. It also touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children with claimed remedies and testimonials, priced 25 cents, and mentions subscribing to the Henry Republican.
A Manila report by Rev Hazellet details U S governance of the Philippines, claiming the moral state is markedly improved since American occupation. He cites a drop from 400 saloons to 109, all tightly regulated, lauding Manila as well governed and honest in contrast to the United States.
Distressing kidney and bladder discomfort relieved in six hours by Key Great South American Kidney Cores. It aids kidneys and back, relieves urinary retention almost immediately. For quick relief and cure this remedy is recommended, gold by J. EK and FA. Powell.
Franklin Mike D LL B promotes a free $2.50 heart disease treatment via mail. The ad touts Dr Miles personal treatments, cites numerous testimonials, and lists offices in Chicago with invitations to write for candid advice. It claims wide reach and rapid success against heart disease and related ailments.
All persons having claims against Samantha E Locker deceased are notified to present them to the County Court of Manuta County Illinois for adjustment. A term of court will be held on the first Monday in March 1902 at the Court House in City, County. All indebted persons must pay immediately to the undersigned Monroe Locket, Administrator.
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