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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
2
The piece questions whether street committee control undermines council authority and critiques funding, walks, and paving plans. It notes under republican rule streets lack walks, laments old plank walks, and comments on budget questions and civic priorities for Henry.
A reader criticizes the street committee chair and council for Ordinance No 152 and the favored No 162 on cement walks. The note accuses officials of pork barrel tactics, praises freshmen aldermen, and calls for taxpayers to keep pressure on the council while defending city spending limits and labor practices.
The Griswold elevator near the river bridge sells after prolonged efforts to dispose of it. George Nicholson and George Nicholson & Co will own all three elevators, with possession set for August 1. The price paid was 4500, and the firm vows fair dealing and continued strong local trade.
Real Warm Weather Rest and Comfort. A powder shaken into shoes by Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York. Drugists and shoe dealers report it best seller for swollen burning sore feet. Claims to ease tight shoes cure corns bunions relieve sweaty hot feet. Costs a quarter and samples are free by mail.
Col Iaane Taylor, a former canal commissioner and veteran of the late war, seeks the Peoria post as Collector of Internal Revenue. He is described as a fine man with wide acquaintance and has endorsements from the press, old soldiers, and many district Republicans.
A heavy taxpayer voices support for cement walkways on sidewalks and streets. The writer notes a large constituency backs the demand and invites discussion of both sides while the correspondent bears sole responsibility for his statements.
Mrs T L Jones at the State Musical Association in Kankakee described a paper by Mrs Wivelyn Ellsworth Jones urging country teachers to train thoroughly before teaching. She warned against unexamined teaching and urged regular study, broader repertoires, and sharing artist news to spark student interest.
A letter from M. A. Wilson in Open Utah dated July 3 1897 describes not reaching Salt Lake City due to a large Christian Endeavor gathering. The party of ten hiked toward a high vantage with mountain clouds, then planned to move on to Pocatello Idaho to see irrigation ditches before returning via Huntington Oregon and Salt Lake City.
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