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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
2
The report notes a $1.77 billion drop from 1902 high prices in U S stocks and railroad shares due to water in values and fictitious valuations. It also covers policy shifts toward Indian land held in severalty, veterans' eligibility for federal labor jobs, and political gossip on Illinois governors and editors.
An editorial laments numerous deaths from toy pistols used on the Fourth of July and blames mercenary sellers for distributing the dangerous toys to youths. It calls for a swift end to toy pistol sales, even through new laws.
Col Frank O Lowden of Chicago entertained about thirty Tul dnois editors at his Ogle county country home. The gathering aimed to shape harmony and combination in the northern part of the state as Republican prospects rise. Lowden’s early campaign moves could influence the party ticket, possibly for governor or another key role.
The coal trust increases price by ten cents a ton on July 1 to keep dealers in supply. May report from Reading shows profits rebounding after the strike, with miners earning less than before. Analysts note capitalists used arbitration to sway outcomes, leaving miners less public support. Dr Froth to visit Henry professionally on August 27 at Camp Frouce 7-D-5W-
Professor W W Campbell of Lick Observatory describes a newly observed comet discovered by Borelli. It will grow brighter, with two long tails visible to the unaided eye, and is expected to peak near 100 million miles from the sun in late August. The comet's orbit is a parabola, approaching Earth about 20 million miles away.
The excerpt scolds facial blemishes among women and girls as signs the river is out of order and recommends Herbine to cleanse the bowels regulate the liver and improve complexion. sold at Dr Powell's Drug store for 60c.
Records reveal Illinois spent 5.25 million dollars over two years for state institutions with 8.16 million for the insane, while penitentiaries and Pontiac reform school received 1.416 million. Taxpayers bear higher costs for mental health care than crime.
The speaker quotes William Lloyd Garrison stating that patriotism must align with universal humanity. He warns against narrow pride and asserts that rights of nations and individuals are sacred, urging vigilance against demagogic patriotism that justifies exploitation or aggression.
Mrs Alice Miller of Morgan Texas credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with ending six years of severe diarrhoea after exhausting physicians. She saw an ad and tried the medicine with dramatic relief and says a single bottle costing a few cents cured her. Also notes fiction excerpt The Day of the Dog by George Barr McCutcheon in McClure's with illustrations by John McCutcheon.
Mrs Chas Appelgate of Alexandria Indiana describes nearly sleepless nights due to a severe cough that produced blood. After trying multiple medicines she found relief from Dr King's New Discovery, which she credits with curing her throat and chest troubles. Trial bottles are offered free at Dr Powell's drug store.
New York City liquor license costs rose by 50 percent for the year starting May 1. Manhattan Bronx licenses fell from 7,078 to 6,523 with receipts up 2,156,000 dollars. Brooklyn licenses dropped 123 to 8,832 with receipts up 944,115 dollars. Across all boroughs 790 fewer licenses, receipts up 3,277,577 dollars. The city gains nearly 3,000,000 dollars from the change, while saloons of the least desirable class are eliminated.
Money to loan on Illinois farms with liberal terms and prompt payment. Choice farm mortgages in any amount offering high interest on first class securities. Interest collected daily and remitted without expense. Call or write J. S. Thompson & Son, Lacon, IL. Mention this paper.
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