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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
10
A chronic health decline in women is tied to womanly diseases. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription purportedly strengthens general health by curing ovarian trouble and related symptoms, as shown by Mrs. Anna Quinn of Milwaukee. The remedy claims to regulate, heal inflammation, and restore flesh and vitality.
A compilation notes no Roosevelt appointee involved in a post office scandal and cites the Interstate Commerce Commission's $52 million rise in railroad earnings for year ending June 30, 1902 with an estimated $10 million rise for 1908. It quotes Justice Brewer on lynching as murder and references Chicago water power political fights. Immigrant arrivals hit a record 857,056 in a year, and Minnesota bankers oppose inflated corporate capitalization calling for federal control.
The World's site at St Louis spans 1240 acres. The four larger expositions Philadelphia Chicago Omaha and Buffalo total 1819 acres. Chicago grounds cover 633 acres close to half St Louis. St Louis exhibit palaces total 128 acres. Chicago buildings occupy 82.2 acres. Buffalo Pan-American spreads 300 acres with 15.1 acres of exhibit buildings. Omaha Trans-Mississippi uses 150 acres with 9.3 acres of buildings. Exposition opens April 30 1904.
Carrollton Gazette argues federal aid is warranted to strengthen levees along the Illinois river to guard wheat and corn lands. It notes private levees are costly but effective and urges Illinois congressmen, including Rainey, to push for government support.
The Sycamore Advertiser presents a detailed but contested history of James Butler Hickok known as Wild Bill. It recounts his birth near Omer in Troy Grove Illinois on May 27 1837 and chronicles his Westward exploits from Leavenworth Kansas to Rock Creek station. The account describes his battle with the McCandley gang at Rock Creek where he earned the nickname Wild Bill and his later life including marriage to Agnes Thatcher Lake and his fatal shooting by Jack McCall in Deadwood South Dakota. It cites family testimony from Troy Grove relatives and notes the La Salle county history source used.
Mrs Alice Miller of Morgan Texas endured six years of severe diarrhoea with failed medical care. After trying Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy she reports a quick complete recovery from a single bottle costing only a few cents, and credits the remedy with her brush of health. Sold by Dr Powell.
Ordinance No 212 provides a 500 dollar contingent fund to be used as needed. Effective after passage and publication. Passed June 18 1903 and published June 17 1908. Attest Mayor Hurcurs and City Clerk WrigH. Dr Fruth to visit Henry Aug 27 at Camp House 7 9 5W.
The Chutes in Chicago offers a noon to midnight amusements scene with a circus country fair summer park concert garden theater and miniature world. Attractions include water cascades chutes figure 8 toboggan Loop the-Loop Laughing Gallery midair automobiles the smallest railway mirrors a palace of illusions vaudeville a giant carousel and Weldon’s military band.
A festive pageant fills the Chicago Chutes with swings, animals, ballet reels, and a big band as crowds enjoy a dazzling array of sights. Flags bunting and colored lights illuminate a lively scene of rides, water features, and merrymaking.
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