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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1883
Page
3
A rustic verse depicts a farmer guiding workers through autumn fields as ripe grain burns in late sun. Nearby a ragamuffin is seized by a bulldog and later brought before a justice of the peace to post bail and keep peace, with a note on future court dates and prizes.
Court records show estate final reports for Jacob Sawyer Willis T House and Craemus Culver with discharge orders. Guardianship for Joseph Bray discharged. Various estate transfers and births and deaths noted. A medical advertisement offers a skin cure with money-back guarantee at 25 cents per box.
The Chicago Press Association held a large winter meeting at the Palmer House with editors from across Illinois. Reports covered journalism topics, poetry, apprenticeships, and women in journalism, followed by officer elections and thanks to railroads, venues, and Palmer House for hospitality.
A humorous historical note extols Taraxino as the cure for indigestion and related liver and bowel disorders. The piece mocks classic poetic depictions of jealousy, tying bodily ills to the ailment and promoting the drug at Dr Powell's City Drug store.
The Grey Eagle sinking is reattributed to Captain Rehder’s actions during a river level rise. After moving his property to build a dock, the boat slid off an improvised dirt ramp and struck the riverbank, taking on water. The captain risked his life to save the vessel, proving his prudence and care.
The piece argues Lent embodies abstinence and meditation guiding believers away from excess. It notes fasting as a universal duty, with religious and social restraint emphasized by Catholic and Episcopal traditions and the aim of reducing wrong doing beyond the season.
An English commentary lists landowners and ventures in Britain and the United States, arguing Britain trends toward aristocratic land monopoly. It cites figures for individuals, companies, and railroad interests, including $60,000 in Florida and large sums tied to Texas and Wisconsin holdings. It notes English capitalists owning millions in Texas and a New York syndicate adding $300,000, reflecting a global pattern of land and resource concentration.
The Warsaw Bulletin describes Mr Miller's three year effort on an automatic wonder clock. The device features Christ, apostles, Pharisees, pallbearers, and 80 figures with elbow joints moving beyond standard automation. It uses a background temple scene, a fountain, and winged sides with bells, drawing puzzled admiration from onlookers.
The Princeton farmers institute resolutions call for tariff relief and oppose protective duties on agricultural goods and raw products. They denounce partisan bargaining, demand independent votes against monopolies, and urge representatives to serve national interests over local favors.
The Mutual Union Telegraph Company once barred from stock sales has been absorbed by the Western Union. The Western Union adds 15,000,000 capital, funded by public interest, while debates rise on government ownership of telegraph and telephone services to curb monopoly power.
The Liquor Dealers Association of the 20th district held its annual meeting at Riley's Hall Minonk. Officers elected were David Kerr Eureka president Fred Folke Pokin vice president J Moenkemuller Pakin recording secretary Swiatek Benson corresponding secretary Ben Adotf Washburn treasurer A three member committee was appointed to investigate the sale of David Kerr vs City of Minonk with expenses to be paid by the association. William Myers was allowed 442 for expenses. Ed Riley and John Golden elected members. A vote of thanks was given to Ed Riley for hall use and to H Heinoka for chairing. Next meeting scheduled for Pakin in August.
A Dr Deming reports a new remedy for a dreaded disease promising a free sample from Dr Powell, druggist. The Chicago Herald criticizes Senator Logan for voting dodges on lumber tariff, arguing free lumber protects forests and burdens manufacturers. Webster Bros Benton Illinois cite positive feedback on Brown's Iron Bitters.
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