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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
2
Proverbial claim that a healthy stomach underpins all strength. The text extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach digestion and nourishment, noting improved energy and organ function after treatment. Personal testimonial from Mrs. G Hall of Novar Ontario praises liver and digestion cure after three bottles, plus mentions Dr. Pierce's Pellets and Medical Adviser offers.
The Republican reports Governor Hoch of Kansas backing a 200000 oil refinery appropriation and court of public opinion on regulating monopolies. It argues direct primary reform in Illinois, favoring the candidate with the most primary votes and warning against conventions.
A discussion of freight rates shows inconsistencies. Cotton piece goods cost $1 per 100 from New York to San Francisco, but same line from Chicago to Salt Lake City charges $2.50 per 100. Canned goods mirror this pattern with New York to San Francisco at $1 per 100 while Chicago to Reno charges $1.75 per 100. First class freight lists $3 per 100 for New York to San Francisco, $3.00 per 100 for Chicago to Reno, and $3.10 per 100 for Chicago to Salt Lake City.
In Marshall county on Monday February 20 Judge Gregg dismissed a $32,000 claim filed by L C Weyand Colorado Springs broker against the estate of John S Thompson. Weyand alleged a nine percent commission for selling 900000 shares of mining stock to Stratton. The sale yielded 3600000 at 40 cents a share. The estate valued at about one million dollars after minor bequests totaling around 100000, with the remainder split between John I Thompson Verney and an unmarried daughter.
The township election falls on Tuesday April 4 with offices for town clerk assessor collector two justices two constables two commissioners of highways and a school trustee. Incumbents seek re election while two highway seats and a vacancy will be filled. Caucuses set around March 20 to form a ticket under the current caucus system.
Hon John Shenick of 220 South Peoria Street Chicago asserts that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy helped him recover his voice during a heated campaign. He recounts overheated days, throat irritation, and rapid improvement after using the product, praising its effect and noting local availability at Dr Powell's city drug store.
Bro Sorrels of the Lacon Democrat writes of George Burt the longtime editor of the Henry Republican who fell ill recently. He is praised as a pioneer, thinker, and gentleman and has resumed his duties at the Republican office after a period of illness.
The Marshall county jail at Lacon is finished and praised as a county credit contrasting with the old dilapidated facility. Local editorials in Chillicothe Bulletin Henry Republican Lacon Democrat and Lacon Journal debate whether the old jail was acceptable with repairs.
The text notes that pearls form when foreign matter embeds itself in a mollusk and secretion coats it to ease irritation. It mentions the Persian Gulf and Manaar Strait as sources of the finest pearls, while also citing Illinois streams, and the Illinois and Mississippi rivers as places where very beautiful pearls have been found along with many western rivers.
Rev W H Mason longtime pastor of the Presbyterian church Henry Illinois resigns due to ill health after Sunday sermon asking Presbytery of Peoria to release him from charge. He cites 25 years in ministry and will take an extended vacation while awaiting approval at the April Presbytery meeting.
A Peoria Star reader recounts a giant sycamore on the old Conrad Bootz farm in Limestone township now part of a switchyard. It measured 11 feet in diameter and survived 30 to 40 feet above ground before a 1855 windstorm blew it down. The note also recalls Lincoln era hat stories and explains interstate commerce as business crossing state lines.
The Washington birthday special edition of the Peoria Daily Herald-Transcript expands to 46 pages, praised as the largest issue ever in Peoria. A new publisher Mr May is noted, with optimism for future growth. The piece also notes the 100th anniversary of Hans Christian Anderson to be celebrated on April 3, highlighting his tales beloved by children.
The Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States totals 2,064,735 members, up 82,817 from 1903 and 153,061 since 1900. Pennsylvania leads with 802,554 members, Illinois has 218,058. There are 29,932 churches valued at $185,465,621, a four year valuation rise of about $17 million.
John C. Degnan of Kinsman Illinois reports relief from years of rheumatism after using Ballard's Snow Liniment sold at Dr Powell's city drug store. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes withendorsement dated March 24, 1902.
A fragment warns that headaches in housewives stem from female trouble and constipation caused by neglecting natural duties. It suggests taking a spoonful of remedy to relieve the pain, implying a home treatment approach and medical superstition of the era.
A. F. opt of Troy Ohio miller at Hayner's Distillery writes on June 10 1901 that he and his wife suffered constipation and sick headache for years. They found almost instant relief by using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and after several bottles their digestive organs returned to normal. They state they are free from gastric trouble and would not be without a bottle.
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