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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
1
The passage urges women to balance home duties while praising motherhood and dignity. It depicts a weary world needing rejuvenation and a restoring tonic, contrasting domestic strength with public weariness. The piece stresses maternal care, education of children, and the mother’s role as comforter and cheerleader.
The article promotes Pe-ru-na as the sole remedy women can rely on for all catarrhal ailments. It claims congestion of any mucous membrane signals catarrh and asserts Pe-ru-na cures diverse disorders where other remedies fail. It emphasizes female health benefits and universal applicability.
The Lacon Home Journal mocks Henry Republican for proposing countywide Old Settlers Picnic hours. It claims Lacon controls the event with revenue focus and cites gambling, entertainments, and local bands from Weno na Varna and Henry as evidence of Marshall county pride. A river excursion to La Salle draws a sizable crowd on the hot day.
A discussion erupts along the Illinois river over Captain Wallace's canal fleet used to transfer grain from Hennepin Henry and other elevators to Pekin. The picture shows nine boats though total fleet reaches fifteen while total in service on the Tinols river is about 85 with Wallace owning nearly half. Rumors of sale to Rock Island Company denied but Wallace indicates willingness to sell. Boat owners unite on grain transfer prices raising corn rents, and railroads are accused of undermining water navigation, threatening Illinois river navigation and local wealth.
A letter from James M Powers describes Paw Paw Lake as a thriving summer resort about 100 miles northeast of Chicago. It notes cottage life, shallow sandy beaches, clear water, small steamboats, boat slides, swimming lessons, dances, picnics, and easy living with reasonable rates.
United States Minister Sc H Conger defends American missionaries in China arguing they were unfairly blamed for the uprisings. He notes Americans supply the most missionaries and that loot stories are false, while detailing his stance on indemnities and voluntary settlements with local villages.
A scanned label line appears on every box claiming the remedy cures cold and fever. The text reads a signature on each package of genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising cure for cold in one day.
J S Thompson Farms completed the purchase of the Andrew Harty farm in Saratoga township, totaling 256 acres for 20500 dollars or about 80 dollars per acre. The land lies near Northwestern road stations, three miles from Castleton, and is expected to yield about seven dollars per acre in rent this year. The sale is subject to a crop lease, with the tenant willing to stay five more years at five dollars per acre cash rent.
Farmers organize into threshing run to avoid misunderstandings with the machine manager. They draft a contract agreed by every participating farmer, detailing when the thresher must begin and continue until completion, aiming to foster brotherly relations and reduce conflicts.
J A Kelly of Henderson New Jersey recounts a familiar experience with dysentery and endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, saying it controlled the attack faster than previous remedies. Sold by Dr Powell.
Photographer Daniels captured a clear view as horses passed the stretch and the word go hung in the air. The report notes his balloon ascent photo and other views from the grounds, to be exhibited soon in his street case.
Parker argues against removing Copperas Creek dam and warns removal would end navigation. He cites channel depths at Peoria and warns partial delivery of flow from drainage is uncertain. He urges waiting until Chicago end completes bond actions and stresses ongoing navigation needs.
Local churches list services for July 28 including 11 am and 7 45 pm sermons by Rev A K Tullis with morning and evening prayers. Mrs E D Naftzzer to sing at Christian Endeavor next Sunday. Ladies Aid meets July 30 at Mrs G Hillabrand’s home. M E Sunday School picnic July 31 at Undercliff. St Johns Episcopal ready for September reopening after repairs. Consecration of Stev Frederick W Taylor of Springfield as bishop coadjutor to Quincy set for Aug 6 at St Johns Cathedral with multiple bishops and speakers.
An advertisement proclaims a fast relief for kidney and bladder ailments in six hours. It claims to relieve pain, backache, and urine retention for both sexes and urges purchase at Dr Powell's drugstore.
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