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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
2
An ad claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery stops nutrient loss from diseased stomachs and digestive organs. It cites Mrs. Warren E. Parker of Nantucket reporting weight gain after using multiple Pierce products, including the Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets.
The Republican Party calls its Marshall County convention at the court house in Lucon on August 2, 1902 at 11 a.m. to nominate candidates for county offices. Townships are urged to caucus July 5 to select delegates unless the town central committee orders otherwise. James Dillon, B Thomas, Chairman.
A longtime Illinois River along the bottomlands argues the dam system did not cause flooding. He cites records from 1841 to 1901 showing pre dam depths and notes heavy rains and drainage projects drive floods, while navigation was achieved after dam construction.
Congressman Graff seeks Peoria as the headquarters for government river surveyors led by engineers. Col Taylor visited Chicago on related business. Peoria is seen as logical to drive investigations funded to study the Illinois River from Lockport to the Tilinofs river mouth.
Chicago letter writer Samuel Parker argues that river floods and long delays, not dams, determine navigation depth. He criticizes drainage trustees for pressuring dam removal before a guaranteed full legal flow, warns of impact on navigation and Chicago sewage outlet, and urges patience until Chicago end delivers a stable water volume.
A Schuyler County board resolution favored removing Illinois River government dams due to land inundation. Congressman Mickey forwarded the inquiry to federal engineers, who replied that historical reports show no solid basis for overflow damages.
A letter from Major W L Marshall of the Corps of Engineers argues for keeping certain navigation works in place, noting no visible reason for removal yet. He states the structures are damaged by blasting and can be quickly removed if they become unnecessary, as they are shells filled with rubble ready to dredge out.
In a comical kitchen scene the iceman and a flat dweller spar over ice delivery for a refrig erator. The dialogue mocks consumer habits and small town commerce as they discuss ice quality, costs, and odd requests. Mrs Topflat’s flirtation with the iceman becomes a running joke.
Illinois, second to none in bituminous coal production among states, yielded 27 295 831 short tons in 1901 valued at 28 859 295. Bangamon county led with 3 333 469 tons worth 3 174 244 and 4223 workers employed. Additional counties surpassed one million tons: Macoupin Madison Williamson Bureau Grundy.
Firecracker and explosive damage broke several plate glass windows during the city’s Fourth of July celebration in Muncie Indiana. Insurance companies paid the bills and are now suing the municipality for damages. The litigation may settle a major issue.
An advertisement asserts that blackheads pimples and greasy skin signal liver imbalance and promises Herbine tablets to cleanse bowels regulate the liver and restore a clear complexion, priced 60c at Dr Powell's City drugstore.
A fragmentary tale of a woman feeling a belt and back echoes into a discussion of boatmen seeking to sue the state if dams at Copperas Creek and Henry are removed. Reports say river interests, from lower Illinois to the upper river, may pursue toll-recovery actions while the U S Government consideration remains uncertain.
Henderson New York resident J A Kelley touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy citing quick relief from dysentery. Moore Bros and associates profit $20 000 000 in a stock deal while the Woman's Relief Corps of Peoria holds a river excursion on the City of Peoria netting $75.
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