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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1890
Page
4
The Mattoon editor Peck faces a libel suit from two aldermen as city controversy unfolds. The piece notes attempts at compromise and hints at further court action, reflecting local power struggles and press clashes.
An Rural' Wort article from Feb 9 outlines A I Gaston’s views on grafting Concord and other hardy Vitis varieties onto wild native vines. He cites methods from fall through June and praises the resilience and fruiting of grafted vines, noting strong growth and crops in year two.
The advertisement claims long selling Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and other tonics like Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters have universal satisfaction. It promises refunds if not satisfactory, and asserts strong popularity and reliability of these remedies backed by a guarantee.
Judge Sam S. Page of the Eighth Judicial District resigns to allow a special election on the first Tuesday in April. Governor Fifer orders the election and sets the date, with Peoria, Woodford, and Marshall counties as key contest points. Democratic and Republican paths point to candidates, including Miles A. Fuller of Toulon, while statewide interest focuses on whether Worthington or James will win the nomination.
The Tro Menage committee met in Ottawa to discuss Chicago’s sewage flow down the valley and consider injunction options. Mayor Sherwood presided while Kelley Cronin and others reviewed legal opinions and proposed an executive three member committee to monitor Chicago drainage trustees.
The meeting resolved to appoint a three member executive committee to review the canal sewage issue, assess litigation costs, and report back with funding plans. Remarks by Means Nattinger and Kelley echoed doubt Chicago can enforce drainage rights. Mayor Cronin's resolution passed. A Denver letter discusses spring weather, city life, and missionary work. editor notes and farm education essays follow.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers reduced rate excursion tickets from Chicago and other points on its 5700 mile network for the National Educational Association meeting in St Paul Minnesota in July 1890. All railroads will issue excursion tickets to St Paul and return for the event via the CM&StP line. For details contact W Carpenter general passenger agent Milwaukee Wis.
An important discovery claims the pills act on the liver stomach and bowels through the nerves. They speedily cure biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. Marketed as suitable for women and children with a small mild dose. Sample free at Dr Powells Store.
An old humorous note on John Gilpin and horse care urges owners to keep Veterinary Carbolis as a quick healer for cuts wounds galls scratches and skin abrasions in horses and cattle. The ad claims fast recovery and color restoration and lists large can prices and a Powells store location endorsement by Jay Eye per driver and horsemen.
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