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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
Charles Motter offers high class livery with rubber tired vehicles for all occasions. W W Dewey & Co quotes top market prices for grain coal. The New City Meat Market run by John Dartiey Jr sells fresh veal and cured meats. Cash paid for hides.
A compilation of professional listings for Dr J A Swemn and Dr Cromwell Coggshall in Henry ILL with offices, residences, and phone numbers. Includes Dr B F Forrest of Peoria and Dr C Willett veterinary surgeon in Whitefield with services and contact details. Also Fred W Potter attorney at law real estate insurance and estate settlement services listed with phone.
Edited by Henry Local Option League the piece argues brewers now question Local Option after a supposed drop in beer stocks. It challenges Brewers claims that saloons reduce drinking and cites financial concerns to bolster temperance arguments.
English license bill triggers sharp losses in brewing stocks. Leading companies see nominal property values fall by as much as 50 percent, with a total shrinkage estimated at 250 million dollars. Brewers and publicans panic, temperance societies cheer the development amid labor support.
Lacon editor quotes Jack Noel defending Pontiac Reformatory management and disputing Chicago press reports of inmate abuse. He claims inmates include 20 to 35 year olds and describes discipline as necessary but not brutal. He cites a fatal accident blamed on the inmate, not staff, and criticizes sensational journalism.
Notices list mail awaiting pickup at Henry Illinois on March 12 1908. Names include Joseph Bartels Giovanni Capella Shovanon Gaspo-D Bell Anton Knows Szanovny Ponil Theodore Disosway and P. M. indicating undelivered correspondence.
At a Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Lincoln Day banquet Senator Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania spoke in favor of the deep waterway project. He urged canal access linking Mississippi basin rivers to the Isthmian canal and emphasized benefits to eastern coastal harbors and central U.S. trade. The speech argued for coordinated river improvements and canal connections to maximize national commerce and revenue.
Certification states all druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, and prevent pneumonia or consumption. No opiates. Genuine product in a yellow package sold by A. J. Ironmonger.
Notice of public sale of the deceased Casper C Wood's personal property on Saturday March 14 1908 at 1 pm at the late residence. Items include a lumber wagon buggy bob sled sleigh hay corn plows harnesses saddle hay rack dump board and household goods. Terms: cash for sums under 15 credit for over 15 with note and security or all cash at buyer option. Auctioneer S L Case Clerk Henry Tile. The Republican.
A testimonial claims Doan's Kidney Pills cured years of kidney trouble and back pain. Henry Charles J. McKeel reports relief after trying many medicines and buying from Niece's drug store, praising the product and urging readers to remember the name.
Rail timetable fragments show eastbound and westbound train numbers with listed departure times including No. 320 at 8:12 am No. 70 at 1:57 pm No. 316 at 7:02 pm and No. 302 at 12:15 am, with westbound incomplete.
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