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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1888
Page
2
Readers are informed that the issue was produced by hand due to a press room boiler failure. Repairs will take three to four days, delaying a full edition by one week. The note promises correction and timely release in future issues.
A writer argues U S wages are higher than in Europe and Asia, citing Germany Italy and England. They claim cheaper imports and the need for protective tariffs to shield American factories and workers from falling wages and price competition.
The speaker warns that removing tariffs will devastate American manufacturing. Citing steel rail history from 1867 to 1882, he argues tariff protection keeps wages up, sustains jobs, and prevents foreign price shocks. He urges laborers to support the Republican tariff for stability and national prosperity.
The piece discusses Marshall county possibly naming the candidate under past rules with judges and local figures named as likely contenders. It notes delegates from Marshall and Tazewell counties, mentions strong interest from several aspirants, and critiques factionalism, urging continuity of county rotation and unity.
The text argues that with losses in named states the Democrats must concede the South, enabling Republicans to win the White House after March 4th. It frames this as inevitable and politically decisive.
Electric Bitters praised as a pure medicine curing liver and kidney diseases and skin ailments while offering a money back guarantee. An eclipse of the moon observed Sunday night attracted many locals noting totality and clear skies aiding observations. Ely's Cream Balm endorsed for catarrh with testimonials from B W Sperry of Hartford claiming deafness cure and safety.
August issue touts superior content across Harpers Magazine Harpers Bazaar and Young Peoples while Ottawa Journal notes a banana peel law. La Salle grand jury boundovers for swindling Hastings land scheme. Marshall McElroy leaves Santa Fe depot restaurant to run American House Chillicothe.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and retails at 25 cents per box. Also notes Dr Powell's drug store sale and the American Farmer and Poultry Raider publication priced at 60 cents yearly for farmers and poultry raisers.
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