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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
10
A Washington, D. C. woman reports severe sciatic rheumatism finally eased after using Swift’s Specific. The ad claims the blood purifying vegetable tonic heals without opiates or minerals and invites readers to request a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta, GA.
John Hartley lists residential properties in Henry including six and seven room houses with barns priced from 700 to 1100 and land tracts from 5 to 214 acres. Also offers grain and stock farms 24 miles northwest of Putnam and 11 miles northwest of Henry with prices per acre and easy terms. Excursions held first and third Tuesdays each month to view southern and central Minnesota lands.
The report notes donations totaling 12 517 000 in June with Washington University receiving five million dollars and funds directed to Nebraska Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia. It mentions upcoming November ballots and governor elections in those states except Nebraska.
The President issues four proclamations opening Kiowa Comanche Apache Wichita and Caddo reservations in Oklahoma to the public on August 6th. Registration runs July 10th to 26th with drawings July 29th to August 5th. The land totals over 106000 acres and is touted as prime farming ground.
The Pan American Exposition total attendance by July 1 reached 1,779,868 with an estimated 8,000,000 needed to cover costs and a hoped 10,000,000 total. Buffalo citizens are urged to visit later in the season as June daily attendance averaged 81,000 and a 60,000 daily rate through September and October could meet the goal. delays in building and exhibits reduced early turnout.
A Henry Republic letter notes two Revolutionary soldiers buried in Evans township Marshall County and recalls a prior 19th century request for monuments. The writer urges action in the new century, citing time eroding old grave markers and referencing Rev Lewis Springer and an Evans township appropriation.
Washington correspondent reports Congressman Warner of this state discussing tariff policy and potential changes after European undercutting of American goods. He favors protecting labor and capital but signals possible tariff modification. he also backs Senator Cullom for president if he runs, praising his work for Illinois.
An ad touts Ely's Liquid Cream Balm with a 75 cent spray tube and mail order. A diner at a hotel mocks a French menu, asking for various Latin phrases and failing to find items. the waiter eventually offers beer, cabbage, and coffee.
Herbert Adams of New York created the 18 foot high Goddess of Light figure atop the Pan-Americ an Exposition Electric Tower. The 891 foot tower will glow with 40 000 lamps and multiple searchlights at 860 feet, creating a dramatic water and color display for the night scene.
Geneseo ministers form a alliance to oppose Sunday funeral services citing church disruption and the need to consult pastors before scheduling any Lord's Day rites. They urge undertakers to resist such services unless absolutely necessary and coordinate with church leaders.
A powder shaken into shoes claims to let women wear shoes one size smaller. It eases tight or new shoes and provides relief for coins bunions and swollen feet. The product cites curing sweating and sore spots and is sold at druggists and shoe stores for 5 cents with a trial package free by mail from Allen Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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