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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
2
A mosaic of topics discusses population figures, land, and travel during a busy period. Reports from the census, rail times, and free delivery expansion mingle with commentary on California travel, Nicaragua canal terms, and bank credit restraint amid a shaky financial outlook.
The pension commissioner's report notes shifts since the Civil War, with Indiana carrying 85,00 fewer pensioners than Illinois and New York totaling 88,704 pensioners with payments around 11 million dollars. Pennsylvania lists 104,845 pensioners with payments near 18.7 million dollars, while Ohio figures differ. Total figures reflect mortality and policy effects, with larger sums paid in some states despite smaller rolls.
A fragmentary clipping notes that Chicago papers attack Governor Tanner Altgeld and Oglesby, claiming they war drunken and unable to perform duties. The piece mocks editors tied to war-era papers and accuses them of bias, with scattered references to beer and pine.
A garbled passage notes Senator Beveridge expressing gratitude to the president and cites Roosevelt as rising to the duties of chief magistrate. It frames the president as leader of a nation and mentions civic faith, aid, and love for the American cause. The text reflects early 20th century praise for presidential leadership.
Relief in six hours from distressing kidney and bladder disease. Claims rapid relief of bladder retention and back pain for males and females. Endorsed by J. H. and F. A. Powell, druggists, SF.
A Pantagraph editorial urges prompt settlement of debts at the start of 1902. It argues that paying even small amounts relieves creditors, boosts overall commerce, and restores confidence in the community, asserting there is no better way to begin the new year.
An old style advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a fix for worry overwork and disease. It claims the medicine strengthens weak lungs and blood, uses quality materials, and promises inside and outside health benefits. The ad invites readers to request a free sample and notes the trade mark on the bottle wrapper.
A testimonial claims S. S. S. purifies blood and builds strength in cases with no external symptoms yet weak digestion and nervous exhaustion. It cites a Missouri wife using several bottles and reports appetite, vigor, and nervousness improvement. The ad promotes a free medical book and free physician advice from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
A pasted list of U S state nicknames with many misspellings and odd pairings. It includes Alabama Cotton State Arkansas Bear State California Golden State Colorado Centennial State Connecticut Nutmeg State Delaware Blue Hen State Florida Peninsula State Georgia Cracker State Illinois Sucker State Indiana Hoosier State Iowa Hawkeye State Kansas Sunflower State Kentucky Blue Grass State Louisiana Pelican State Maine Pine Tree State Maryland Old Line State Michigan Wolverine State Minnesota Brub Tos State Nebraska Black Water State New Hampshire Granite State Nevada Backwater State New Jersey Jersey State New York Empire State North Carolina Old North State North Dakota Flicktall State Oklahoma Sooner State Oregon Beaver State Pennsylvania Keystone State Rhode Island Little Rhody South Carolina Palmetto State South Dakota Swings Cat State Tennessee Big Bend State Texas Lone Star State Vermont Green Mountain State Virginia The Old Dominion Washington Chenock State West Virginia the handle Wisconsin Badger State
The Kankakee Presbyterian church proposes a revival with protracted meetings targeting 50 new members by March. Members are asked to daily pray for additions and to sign a pledge to help recruit one person to join. If 60 members join in two months, it would outpace recent church growth.
A sensational claim touts Dr Kings Life-Pilla as a harmless gentle stimulant for the bowels to expel poisonous matter, cleanse the system and cure constipation and headache. The advertisement notes the price as 2c at Dr Powell's City drug store.
At a stockholders meeting the Three I railroad elected directors including Vanderbilt Newmen Brown Worcester and others with two Lake Shore representatives. Plans discussed to operate the Three I as an independent property and possibly use it as a transcontinental mail route, shaving transfer time by routing mail from South Bend over the Three I to Zearland where Burlington would onward. Also notes legal questions on term limits for supervisors and quotes on beggars and a drug ad for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children.
Franklin Miles a noted heart disease specialist promises $250 worth of new treatment free to afflicted readers. He claims decades of research and a large, successful practice across the United States, inviting letters for candid diagnoses without charge and listing his Chicago address for contact.
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