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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1898
Page
5
Willliams of thisburg Michigan recounts a battle with malignant cancer and recovery after trying S B S. He describes delayed diagnosis, months of treatment, and rapid improvement after taking the remedy, noting a healing of the scab and return of health.
The piece notes Porto Rico’s naming history from San Juan de Porto Rico to its current form Porto Rico and explains its meaning rich port. It also previews June Harper's Weekly content including war pictures from the front and two special Trans Mississippi Exposition reports from Omaha with illustrated coverage and reports from Washington.
Dispatches detail equipment shortages and a move to Leiter Hospital with stock of the army relocated. The First Illinois Cavalry and auxiliary groups contribute funds and stationery for camp hospitals while recruiting efforts in Marshall county seek 20 more men. Camp Alger and Chickamauga muster plans noted as government payment questions persist. Travelogue from June 6 1898 describes a Peoria to Chipsmauga visit by Troop L, 1st Cavalry.
Voters will choose a state treasurer and a state superintendent, county officers, sheriffs, and school superintendents. The 51 legislative districts elect three state representatives. odd districts also elect a state senator. In addition 22 U.S. representatives will be chosen.
Ed ward W. Bok argues in Ladies' Home Journal that many small American colleges produce top brainpower and pioneering teaching methods. He notes 60 percent of prominent Americans come from obscure colleges and praises the direct, effective instruction found there.
The skyline of New York is changing rapidly as modern office towers rise above church spires. Travelers abroad may still recognize old icons like St Pauls and Trinity, but the city’s religious prominence fades as commerce dominates the horizon.
In a letter from Andrew L Green and a second from Fred Green, the soldiers recount travel to Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, camp life, and battlefield sights at Chickamauga. They note trains running every two hours, 40 000 troops in camp, and ongoing park improvements as they prepare for further assignments and vaccinations.
A letter from Mrs Gertrude Lytle reports son Archie at Camp Alger Virginia with the 7th Illinois infantry. He notes encampment near Washington 16 miles away, 25 000 men present, good water and camp, Senator Mason visited and spoke. He mentions vaccination soreness and a pleasant trip, saw landmarks, and kindness along the route. Also includes an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Herbine liver medicine with urging lines.
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