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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1904
Page
4
Readable ad notices offer 100 men's stiff hats at 150 dollars per dozen? Shoes for ladies and men at 3.80 with 2 dollar price? Wallpaper rolls priced 25 and 35 cents, now 1 to 3 cents.
The piece notes a joint resolution directing state senators to vote for approval of the canal treaty with Panama. Mississippi is described as back in the Union. Confederate veterans in Savannah refuse a Laurel wreath for General James Longstreet, arguing his orders cost Gettysburg. William H. Cisne of Wayne County announces for Secretary of State. He is a prominent Republican from the southern state, former Chicago customs cashier. Grover Cleveland is praised for his restraint and dignified post presidency.
Senator Host recalls a famed dinner party held with twenty guests noted in history. President Grant and generals Sherman and Sheridan mingled with leaders like James Russell Lowell and Chief Justice Chase, while Lyman Trumbull, Attorney General Hoar, and Blaine attended. Grant’s vanity allegedly wavered toward Sheridan.
John F. Finerty argues against ecclesiastical control of public schools. He advocates an American nonsectarian system where youth of all races learn together, with separate religious instruction provided by respective churches, temples, and Sunday schools.
A historical view compares business to warfare, portraying the entrepreneur as a soldier in a field of competition. It argues rivalry sharpens intellect and drives energy, yet true success requires more than profit, a higher motive sustaining effort beyond mere gain.
A terse meditation on the soldier’s ethos and resolve in combat, describing how warriors abandon all else to press toward victory and endure hardship with fearless commitment. The passage frames battle as a test of character and collective will.
A Washington telegram reports the United States will not honor Columbia’s demand to restore Panama to the union or submit Panama-related damages to The Hague. The administration will uphold the Panama treaty, build the canal, and fight if war comes, with Root to communicate the decision to General Reyes in Bogota.
A 19th or early 20th century view predicts English becomes universal. The New York World notes 126 million speak English, 80 million speak German, and extensive growth outside Europe. Projections include 200 million English speakers in the US and 800 million worldwide as the century dawns.
A fairy tale narrative crosses into a detective complication in New York where a girl survives a staged marriage by a deceitful genii. The detective exposes the ruse proving her honesty and allowing dignity. The feature runs Monday Jan 25 with prices 25c 85c 41c 60c. Also an ad for inflammatory rheumatism cure claims immediate relief and life savings.
Marshall County Circuit Court held assizes with Judge Green presiding. Civil verdicts include Dr C E Fogg versus the County of Marshall awarding $11 and costs about $100. Replevin case Joseph Schiltz Brewing Co. v John Klinger favored the brewing company with $500 damages. Railroad case Otto P Lanning v Illinois Central seeks $3000 damages after fare dispute. court instructed verdict for railroad on law. Several dismissals and divorces were recorded amid local notices and a social note on the game “Pit.”
The government acts as intermediary in purchasing friar lands in the Philippines to transfer holdings to many small farmers. They will pay and the nation recoups the expenditure, while rents to friars decline. The policy aims to ease public grievances and boost thrift, enterprise, and general prosperity.
Wonderful.Nerve is displayed by many a man enduring pains of accidental cuts wounds brutees burns scalds sore feet or stiff joints. Bucklen's Arnica Salve will keep the pain and cure the trouble. Its the best salve on earth for piles Powell's drug store.
The Geometry class moves to book four. Mr Brazier of Silver Burdette visited Wednesday. A senior party was held at Miss Barry’s home Tuesday evening. New entertainments and carnations marked the night. Teachers challenged students to a Lyceum debate with juniors seniors and sophomores on Canada joining the U S. Debaters named with affirmative and negative teams. Envelopes and pins offered at the office.
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