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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
4
An advertisement outlines scrofula as a blood taint showing swollen glands and sores. It promotes S S S as a blood purifier and tonic to strengthen the system, with testimonials and an offer for a free book from The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
A listing notes bargaining opportunities in real estate offered by Sefhe Bardain. Details remain unclear in the fragment but mention potential deals, properties, and ownership discussions. Further readable specifics are not present in the text.
City of Aweney or Balea features include a splendid lot and warehouse by the Electric Light Plant priced at 200 dollars. Several six room houses nearby priced from 700 to 1200 dollars. Farm lands include 160 acres for 12 250 dollars and a 75 acre Steuben township property at 10 009 dollars. Excursions on the first and third Tuesday each month. Property names partial and uncertain.
The piece covers Illinois and federal issues including a ballot name restriction proposal, repeal of stamp requirements for promissory notes while endorsing proper endorsement, and a call to invite Carrie Nation to address the legislature. It notes a county option to fund paupers, tax changes, recruitment notices, and reactions to law enforcement and public order debates.
A Springfield House committee reviews a $0,000 expenditure by the canal commission for attorney fees. Members argue services could have been handled by the attorney general. They warn of expanding the attorney general role and paying multiple lawyers for boards, urging the legislature to define the AG's scope and authority. Pantagraph notes looseness of construction.
An inspection of Marshall county jail at Lacon found it poor, while Putnam county’s Hennepin jail has long been “not fit to live in” at every court term for 20 years. A joke about an Irishman sentenced to six months highlights public dissatisfaction with jail quality and comfort.
A measure at Sprigfeld aims to shift several appointive state offices to elective status. Proposed changes include the railroad and warehouse commission, adjutant general, state superintendent of insurance, and a new state board of control with seven elective members. Treasurer and superintendent of public instruction would remain appointive.
Wa Brooks argues the Marshall county court house should be relocated to a higher site along the Illinois river above the bottoms to improve access for jurors lawyers and officials. He proposes Crescent hill at Sparland as a site with views from Ottawa to Peoria and urges the Board of Supervisors to authorize a new jail and necessary buildings if voters approve.
The Inter Ocean states the 1893 to 1899 war with Spain added about 277.9 million dollars to U S naval and military expenses plus 3 million to Cuban army soldiers and around 10 million for provisions and clothing. The United States bore transport, two years of military government, and public works costs totaling about 400 million dollars. Now the US faces surrender of Cuba to revolutionaries with no guarantees of protection for American interests or order.
A Washington Chronicle excerpt praises Illinois figures and rivals. It compares Senator Mason to Stephen A. Douglas in rhetoric and leadership while noting prewar and current Senate talent from Illinois, including Magon and others shaping policy debates and party ties.
A consumer admonishes overpricing of tinted toilet soap versus Ivory. The piece argues Ivory lasts longer and costs less per use, noting tinted soap cuts price per cake and leaves you paying more for less. It concludes Ivory is purer and better, even if presented in dainty scented wrapping.
A long list of property transfers and lot sales in Marshall County and nearby towns including LeRoy Newell, Peter Held, Varna, Rods, and Toluca. Names such as W O Leary, Charles McGee, Henry, and J Donnelly appear with numerous parcel descriptions and locations. The notice also includes a brief health ad for Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children with references to Allen S. Olmstead, LeRoy.
George W. Waitt of South Carolinas Me. reports relief from la grippe using Chamberlain rough Remedy after failing with other treatments. He praises the medicine and its makers as effective. Sold by Dr Powell.
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