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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1898
Page
4
Opinion on war with Spain notes the human cost and a farmer’s comfort as essential, while President McKinley’s stance remains noncommittal. A correction clarifies Wenona Zinc Works ownership and sheriff actions. The editorial reflects 1898 politics and a broad view of national issues.
A Chicago Journal editorial praises British press support for US rights in Cuba. It notes mutual Anglo American heritage, sympathy for America’s position, and calls both nations one people in defending liberty and justice amid crisis.
Amid anxieties over the Cuban Spanish situation the President’s firm prudent course gains popular approval. The De Lome incident and Maine disaster are cited as tests of leadership, with Spain disavowing blame and broad support for the administration’s handling.
Des Moines Iowa reports the death of Elder G W Mapes, who had been ill for several months. Brother Cutler announced the death in the office on Wednesday morning February 21, 1898. He died peacefully after close care from his wife and children.
The article recalls the life of a long time preacher born in Auburn New York on April 80 1828 later moving to the Western Reserve Ohio. It notes his education his baptism in Indiana 1854 church membership and 30 plus years in the ministry across Illinois Missouri Iowa and Des Moines. He was praised for his scriptural preaching and tender prayers with funeral services held at University church.
A man in danger remains composed and Christ like, declaring he is a child of God and heir to heaven. He trusts the Lord to govern his pilgrimage and ends with faith that God doeth all things well. The narration urges readers to live with the same trustful spirit for the beyond.
Letters from readers extol Union Central Life Insurance as the best investment, noting full policy repayment, collateral and premium loans, and courteous service. Harry J. Niece testimonials ten years of insurance with nearly two hundred dollars more returned and compound interest benefits cited.
Chillicothe Ill February 23 1898 letter from M E Schryver Union Central Life Polo manager to Wm M Castle. He details a $5127.50 check credit against a $5000 endowment policy issued February 28 1882 and explains payments and dividend credit toward cash settlement upon maturity.
A 67 year old retiree praises Union Central Life Insurance Company for 16 years of service and security from his policy. He notes policy cash values rising from 625 after three years to 2750 after ten years and that the company returns his payments plus about 1200 dollars. He endorses the company and its plans, saying they provide good life insurance and the pleasure of drawing his own insurance after long protection.
The advertisement praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough with claims of curing dangerous attacks in children and ensuring safety for babies. It notes extensive use by mothers and that the product contains nothing injurious and is sold by Dr Powell.
Bureau county supervisor Kellogg reports from Rock Island that state officials foresee growing need for pauper aid. He notes rising demand across the state and suggests future cutoffs of outside assistance may be required, citing Philadelphia as an example where aid was halted outside the poor house.
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