Henry business men favor water works ticket and caucus slate
The Henry Republican endorses a united water works ticket and a nine seat caucus slate including clerk assessor collector highways school trustee two justices and two constables. Republicans meet Friday at city hall for township nominations while jail conditions are praised by grand jury report. Undertaker Keller recovered from illness. Peru undertaker Lauber to handle George Bedford funeral.
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DuFour
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Peru
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LaSalle
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Advised
A vintage patent remedy claim promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children to cure colds, fevers, headaches, stomach troubles, teeth disorders, and worm infection within 24 hours. Sample offered free. address Allen, LeRoy, N.Y.
Entertaining Riverside Letter From Rev Landenterger
Rev L G Landenterger writes from Riverside California describing the journey from Missouri to California and the Henryites there. He praises the climate orchards and beauty of the valley, notes the New Jerusalem Temple and Rev Edmiston, and mentions plans for further meetings and travel via Rio Grande on the return to Chicago.
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Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Christian Meyer
Billy
Santa Fe
West Coast
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Kansas
New Mexico
Arizona
Needles
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Riverside
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Grayback
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Magnolia Avenue
BR. Edmiston
Self
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B.edmiston
J. H. Oldendorf
New Jerusalem
West Central Avenue
Henry
Jimola
Missouri
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Landenterger
Prompt repair service at Carroll and Second streets
Frank Yu Palrchild offers prompt repair service at his residence corner Carroll and Second streets with no rent, employing C H Perdew to guarantee satisfaction. The motto is prompt service and next week availability.
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Carroll and
Second Streets
Frank Yu
Palrchild
Henry Republican circulation trends near 1800 in 1900
The Henry Republican shows an average weekly circulation of 1770 from Jan 1, 1900 to Jan 1, 1901. Since January the increase has been three or four per week, with prospects of reaching about 1800. Readers welcome the lively paper.
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Henry Republican
Republican
Jell-O Ad Promotes New Flavors at Stores
An old advertisement touts Jell-O in new sour flavors including lemon or orange raspberry and strawberry. Mentions family appeal and price of 10 cents at grocers with a call to try it.
Masonic Lodge Grants Use of Temple and Plans Easter Activities
At its regular meeting the lodge approved using the temple rent free for the Order of Eastern Star meetings, offered front and side rooms for an Easter Monday social, and accepted Rev A K Tullis invitation to a Sunday service with families. Members will proceed to the M and church in a bay. The lodge also voted to present newly entered apprentices with a lambs skin apron at the time of illumination, as a symbol of innocence.
The Speed to take over Vern Swain trade on Illinois river
The Vern Swain is renamed The Speed and will enter the Henry Peoria trade once ice clears in about ten days. Capt John Dixon, Jed H Heath, and Capt York lead the Dixon Packet Co with tugs and Illinois river experience. The new fast boat promises courteous service and Saturday night Peoria excursions, aiming for strong local trade.
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Henry
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York
Svith
Club House Fire Destroys Swan Lake Facility Near City
Swan Lake Club House owned by a Chicago company burned to ashes two miles from town. Loss around 16000, with insurance 6000 on building and 2500 on furniture 1000 on the new addition. Planning a modern replacement at the same site with brick construction in about two weeks.
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Swan Lake
Lake Senachwine
Wood’s Creek
W. Bangs
Chicago
Wm Nash
Frank Barnard
C. H. Lester
Oklahoma Opportunity opens Kiowa Comanche Apache lands this summer
The Oklahoma Opportunity describes 2 000 000 acres for public settlement on the Kiowa Comanche and Apache Reservations in Oklahoma. It covers soil climate entry terms and includes a district map and the opening act of Congress. The Great Rock Island Route is the only line serving the reservation and the publication will be mailed free by John Sebastian Chicago.
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Great Rock Island
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G. P.A
Chicago
Lacon Bridge West Approach Fails. Ferry Proposed for River Link
Wm Horner of Lacon reports 40 feet of the Lacon bridge approach is out since Tuesday night leaving Sparland travelers relying on a skiff. Electric lines stay up and a Henry Central watchman confirms further damage at the west end, urging a pontoon ferry solution.
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Lacon
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Clty
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Lacons Disasters and Repeated Industrial Fires
Lacon has suffered a long string of industrial misfortunes. Jabez and William Fisher built several mills and a distillery, all burned or destroyed. A large packing house, the Woolen mill, and other ventures failed or burned, leaving the town to question if any will be rebuilt to serve 80 families and sustain the community.
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Jabez
William Fisher
Fishers
An Important Institution in Henry
The Henry Republican printing office stands as a key Henry institution keeping pace with town growth. Its plant expands constantly, with specialized equipment and high quality work rivaling city offices. The firm supports local business by liberal wages and seeks all who value reliable printing.
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Henry Republican Printing Office
Henry
Ihs
Quick loan offer sparks backroom deal in La Constance region
A rapid $40,000 loan arrangement is described with F. EK Wilson and J. 8. Thomas & Son’s clerk coordinating by phone. Officials John I Thompson and Wilson finalize notes and mortgages within a day, touting the firm as a leading La con and state lender. Local political chatter follows with candidates Ford and Chambers seeking Justice of the Peace amid campaign tactics and voter outreach.
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Thomas & Son
Ilinois
Lacon Andi
Lacon Democrat
John C Ford
James Chambers
Justice of the Peace
Jobo
Cough Syrup Proclaimed Valuable Remedy During Whooping Cough Epidemic
Dr Wakefield and G.o. tout a cough syrup as a valuable remedy amid a severe whooping cough epidemic in the region. Testimonies claim rapid relief, especially for small children, preventing violent paroxysms. sold by Dr Powell, with M T Finley of Dawson, Iowa as a endorsing user.
Death of Ex President Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis
Ex President Benjamin Harrison died yesterday afternoon at his Indianapolis home from pneumonia. The eminent figure, noted as a gentleman scholar and statesman, served the republic with distinction and his memory will be cherished by the nation.
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Indianapolis
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