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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1900
Page
5
A Chicago Daily News piece invokes biblical imagery of gleaners, describing faithful children and harvest remnants left to be found by diligent seekers. It invites following a higher call to reap a richer yield through humble service.
Clifford Davenport, a Fleet Street journalist and artist, meets a beloved companion each night on a coastal cliff as France lies beyond. Their brief seaside flirtation unfolds with reflective dialogue on rest, happiness, and the fleeting nature of love amid gray skies and fading golden hair.
A couple confronts a final night together as waves, mists, and gray skies loom. They face parting with quiet, bittersweet reflections on love, aging, and the inevitability of separate paths. St Pauls is referenced as their setting.
In Cleveland a three year old boy named Leonard mistook his father’s trousers for someone else’s while exploring a closet. The brief incident ends with his exclamation asking whether the pants belong to him or fodder, reflecting a humorous mix up in a domestic setting.
A fragment from the Detroit Journal presents a dialogue about an apocalyptic scare. Tom claims he will handle contingencies by going to Uncle Dillly's, while a debtor notes hiring a lawyer to protect interests.
In Frankfort on February 21 the Kentucky legislature met in joint session and voted 74 to 2 to ratify prior actions declaring William Goepel governor and J C W Beckham lieutenant governor. Beckham, following Goebel’s death, claims the governorship as the session ends the contests amid Republican abstention.
Havana observed the second anniversary of the destruction of the United States battleship Maine. Hundreds of Americans gathered at the wreck with the flag at half mast and laurels adorning the submerged memorial. Prayers were offered by Dr. McGee and Father Jones. Memorial services were held at the Church of Mercede with Gov Gen. Wood and other officials in attendance.
In Farmington Mend Mald Hall aged 19 and Sadie Lammnsters aged 16 attempted marriage against the mother's wishes and each took morphine. The man survived. the girl died. The event highlights local despair and a failed elopement dream in this county.
The committee chosen to reorganize Warper & Bros completed its work and proposed transferring all property to a new corporation. The new entity would issue securities up to 5 500 000. In a separate note Arthur Payne a 15 year old Indiana boy was sentenced to banishment from the state for two years after pleading guilty to forging a check.
New York February report from the Metropolit an Museum of Art trustees states the Turner Grand Canal Venice is bequeathed by Cornelius Vanderbilt worth 100000 dollars. The article notes other items including a death sentence in New York and a hostage of local elections.
Editor C. W. Bliss of Hillsboro News lampoons Kentucky myths in a satirical piece. He contrasts violent imagery and pistol culture with claims of beauty and health, noting volleys of rifle fire and gunplay as national pastimes while joking about cross-state comparisons and misperceived norms.
Mr. W. A. Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts an almost miraculous escape from death after measles led to serious lung trouble and consumption. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with his cure and notes he would not be without it despite cost.
The Great Rock Island Route adds Parlor Cars to daylight Chicago Des Moines trains. Westbound No 1 departs Chicago at 24 p.m. daily except Sunday. eastbound Des Moines train leaves at 7 00 a.m. Parlor seats cost a little more but offer comfortable travel. Reservations via ticket agent.
A Fort Scott preacher denounces hollow postmortem praise and urges bid to cherish the living. He cites Kentucky women organizing 4000 to influence government and defend homes, urging practical care over flowers. The piece notes Southern women favor good government and home protection.
Serious Nova from Washita 11 states four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering. He claims the remedy treats eczema boils ulcers and digestive ills and strengthens the body. Sold by Dr Powell with guarantee.
Examination for second grade certificates to be held in the County Superintendent's office at Lacon Hl on Friday March 2 1900. Starts 8 o clock p m ends at 4 p m. M M Mullary County Superintendent announces.
Lyon and Henry of Chicago publish a set featuring OC Let We Prust a sacred piece by Edith A Bracken with instrumental words? Carl A Pry ox. Frieda's Waltz by Emll Otto. Mischief Polka by Charles Atwood for piano forte.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy that boosts appetite and digestion, restoring health and energy. It claims benefits for stomach and liver issues and promotes regularity, priced at 25 cents at Dr Powell’s Drug Store.
Purported spring medical ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest spring medicine. It claims to purify blood and cure ailments from running sores to dyspepsia, with testimonials from Mrs Lovisa Mason and Kate E Tuomas praising recovery and health after using the remedy. It asserts widespread patient success and urges a fair trial.
The Henry Republican notes growing adoption of simplified English spelling. Princeton Board of Education and Springfield Teachers Association push reform urging support from the National Teachers Association. Prof Hussy backs change in Geneseo schools as examples praise dropping archaic letters and reforming dictionaries.
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