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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1892
Page
4
A circular from the sugar trust announces that after July 1 all quotations for refined sugars will be the wholesale grocers' prices with an allowance of one eighth of a cent per pound plus usual trade discounts. The text also covers political shifts, Exposition plans, and government appointments, including Blaine and Beale, with commentary on land transfer and monetary issues.
A letter from July 4 1802 recounts a American girls holiday tour to England. They endure sea sickness on the Servia observe a death at sea and describe English life from Liverpool to Manchester noting scenes, advertising sights, Salvation Army crowds and railway travel details with chaperone guidance and vivid local color.
A traveler recounts Scottish train travel from Glasgow to Loch Lomond and Katrine, noting narrow coaches, rain, tunnels, and lively scenes. The letter contrasts U.S. trains with British travel, remarks on scenery, language, and schedules, and ends with a playful weather-watching note. Map Bacon.
Jurors conclude Frankie Folsom wreck on Peoria Lake shows lack of river control. They praise Captain Losch for aid but urge legislature to adopt federal style vessel and boiler inspections and master engineer examinations to prevent future loss of life.
A testimonial style notice proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery cures for consumption coughs and colds with one trial convincing. It claims relief for throat lungs and chest and guarantees refunds if not satisfied. Free trial bottles and large bottles priced at 60 cents are offered at Dr Pow’s drug store.
Obituary and biographical sketch of Garrett Wikoff of Neligh Nebraska who died July 19 at age 64 from sunstroke while working on his Willow township land. Born in New Jersey, he lived in Illinois before moving to Neligh in 1884. He never married, was respected, and left estate matters pending with C C Jones petitioning for administration to Emanuel Wolfe with hearing set August 8, 1892 in Neligh.
A Danville carpenter Mr John C Goodwin writes that a heavy saw log crushed his foot two weeks ago and Ballard's Snow Liniment kept him from being laid up for months. He says the foot is nearly well and he can work again. He warns about substitute liniments and praises Ballard's Snow Liniment as incomparable. Sold by Dr Powell.
Col Snow lambasts a tariff on foreign clay as a heavy burden for common pipe users. He notes the duty of 1.60 dollars per ton equals three fortieths of a cent per pound, amounting to a tiny annual tax per pipe user yet framed as an aristocratic oppression.
An ad touts Herbine for liver and digestion disorders priced at 75 cents and sold by Dr F A Powell. It references President Harrison’s Proclamation declaring Friday October 21 a Columbus holiday with rest from labor and a World’s Fair celebration to follow. It concludes with a farming motto encouraging commitment to chosen work.
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