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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1888
Page
6
A San Francisco report says a man fell into a mountain stream and was rescued. In a curious turn, three trout were discovered in his pockets, sparking local amusement.
A historical note reveals Japan favors American books over English ones in trade and literature. Last year Japan imported 119,000 American books versus 85,000 English books, signaling strong American cultural influence.
A company in the East proposes draining the Nile delta to reclaim the land for human use. The plan reflects ongoing engineering ambition to conquer new terrains and harvest the region's wealth.
Reports say Paris swarms with visiting Americans and steamship passenger lists to Europe fill up. The note adds that immigration flows continue while the trade balance remains favorable to the United States.
Henry Dean of Sidney Australia, visiting Putnam Connecticut relatives, has spent forty years in Australia building a fortune in agriculture. His 400 mile square ranch holds 80 000 sheep plus cattle and horses, with 40 000 sheep lost to drought last year. Meanwhile navy yard workers near Pittsburgh prepare a big gun for boring rifling and finishing, with public display planned by August.
Taee reports extensive jauriferous deposits in a historic European area. The find covers a gold rich zone of about one hundred miles by fifty, challenging prior beliefs about the region's mineral wealth.
The report describes planned coal barges for Pittsburgh with 80 000 bushels capacity and eight feet draft, built from heavy boiler iron at about 12000 dollars each. It notes a strange singing shade in Lower Delaware Bay and rare sightings of an odd fish, then discusses South American race issues and railroad capital, plus Cornell University journalism instruction plans.
The measure has cleared the House Judiciary Committee and is expected to pass the House and gain Senate approval with any reasonable amendments. The outlook for American authors is brighter than in decades.
Special correspondence from Bucharest to The Republican describes a river voyage from Bazias to Belgrade along the Danube. The writer notes treacherous currents at the Iron Gates, dramatic gorges near Kazan, and changing scenery as floods submerge villages, devastate lands, and threaten towns like Semendria and Belgrade.
A narrator travels at midnight through Belgrade amid rain and wind, finds shelter at the Grand Hotel, and notes Belgrade as Serbia’s capital with its confluence of the Save and Danube. He describes the city fortress, 60,000 inhabitants, and Servian politics, dress, and a local election atmosphere. The article then surveys the Danube basin, Semlin to Buda-Pesth, Szabatka, Kis Koros, and a vivid panorama of markets, livestock fairs, and plain, pastoral life across the Pusta region.
A traveler compares 1878 Buda Pesth with a modern capital now housing about half a million. He describes Franz Josef Platz and the Danube wall, the Széchenyi statue, the academy and gallery, Andrassy Boulevard, Stadt Waldshen, and river steamers.
The narrator describes river walls and promenades at Buda, the sulphur baths and Margarethen island, plus a detailed travel distance tally. He notes an intended North Cape voyage cut short by a relative’s death and plans to sail from Bremen on North German Lloyd steamers after a Vienna stop.
A Henry Republican reader argues against back and forth exchange in public disputes. He proposes that Mr Clawson exhaust his side on land tenure civilization and concentration of wealth before the other begins, or that he lead and the other reply, preserving coherence and preventing repetitive charges. He cites his busy farm duties and desire to resume discussion later.
George Longman argues for delaying a discussion until September and defers opening to Mr Clawson. He notes Clawson’s legal background and editorial support from beat writers, while cautioning readers that his own forthcoming communications will be dull.
Personal testimonial from N H Frohrichstein of Mobile Alabama praising Dr King's New Discovery for consumption bronchitis and catarrh claiming instant relief and a cure. He also endorses Electric Bitters and Dr King's New Life Pills and notes trial bottles are free at Powell's drug store.
Dr L B Blacke commander of the Big Bend Veteran Reunion Association calls a council meeting at the G A R hall La Salle on Tuesday July 10 at 1 PM to arrange the annual reunion this fall. About 60 delegates expected. It is said Morris would like to have the reunion this year.
Henry III area druggists JE and F A Powell tout Dr King's New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve with two years of sales and several cures including announced consumption recoveries. They guarantee the medicines. Powell sells them. Meanwhile the annual Marshall and Putnam counties former residents picnic, now near Chicago, will be at South Park Chicago on Saturday July 21. The ABBOCIALION presidents Mark Baogs and Grant Newell plan invitations.
In the November 1888 Iowa Methodist, editor Rey H H Fairall declares Ely's Cream Balm effective for catarrh after testing it, noting ministers and class members suffer head and throat troubles and urging strong recommendation. Subscriptions for metropolitan journals and magazines offered at low clubbing rates at The Republican office.
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