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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
4
An advertisement touts a treatment for poison oak ivy and skin diseases claiming a single bottle of Swift’s Specific cured a Atlanta Gas Light Co bookkeeper after eight years of seasonal outbreaks. It urges readers to submit case details for free medical advice and to receive a related booklet.
Property ads describe several city lots and houses priced from 700 to 1200 dollars plus a 675 acre Breybon township farm at 10 000 dollars. Also listed are 214 acre Nicholas Wond farm near Henry with home and barn and 100 acre Whitefield township farm at 3 ... Excursions offered the first and third Tuesday monthly.
City residents call for a water works system to prevent future conflagrations noting cisterns dried up and only a river steam pump saved portions of Henry. Authors suggest nonpartisan unity, elect a businesslike council, and ensure capable leaders address city needs.
The Times Herald urges consolidating Illinois state institutional management into a single board to cut fixed stipends and expenses. It argues Illinois is 40 years behind in administrator structure and calls for one board of control for charitable institutions and one for penal and reformatories.
The State Association proposes amending Illinois revenue law to have the State Board of Equalization handle only state level equalization while counties set local assessments. The Greenville Advocate notes this would let county clerks begin local tax extensions sooner, reduce costs, and address underfunded school and local needs without extra state expense.
The article forecasts new flg systems will yield a tolerable gold supply by mid century. It predicts the present supply quadrupled and Americas gravel yields may reach thirty thousand million dollars in a century. The United States area 6000 to 8000 square miles could employ miners while similar territories in Rus sia India Africa and Australia flood markets. If gold value holds, world per capita gold could rise despite possible higher labor costs.
A travel letter from James M. Powers recounts a Florida journey ending in St Augustine. He lists stops in Cairo Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta Macon Jacksonville and details scenery including mountains rivers and seven states visible from Lookout Mountain. He notes visits to state capitols prisons churches and plans to mail views and scrap book souvenirs.
Washington March 4 Gov Yates and his staff drew strong applause during the inauguration events. The Illinois party stood out in the parade with Yates on a fine horse and a well uniformed escort, eliciting cheers from the crowd.
Governor Yates rode into view during the parade with a graceful salute to McKinley and Roosevelt. His quick bow and cheerful smile drew spontaneous cheers as the crowd praised the governor’s courteous courtesy and state pride.
The Illinois Legislature backs a constitutional convention akin to Pennsylvania to propose an amendment for electing U S Senators by popular vote. Twenty eight more state legislatures must join before Congress can be required to act.
An advertisement claims distressing kidney and bladder diseases are relieved in six hours by a remedy titled New Great South American Kidney Cure. It touts prompt relief of back pain and water retention for men and women, urging fast care and noting availability at Dr Powell's drug store.
President McKinny argues that U.S. authority over Cuba should end as soon as the Cuban people demonstrate ability to maintain their own government.
Indianapolis broadcast reports Gen William Henry Harrison is gravely ill with left lung pneumonia. Dr Henry K Jameson, Dr Ivan Hadley, and Dr Frank Dorsey discuss a developing crisis within 34 to 36 hours, noting age as a key danger while relatives stay near.
Nixie Yeargin of the Oakland Ledger portrays a young worker who begins as a janitor sweeping a wholesale house. He works with quiet care, earns higher wages, and rises to own the store, becoming known as a lucky duck.
The Vindicator editor testifies to Pain Balm by Chamberlain relieving rheumatic shoulder pain after ten days and after two applications with instant relief. A second case in the thigh joint also improved after two uses with nightly rubbing, allowing rest and morning relief. sale noted by Dr Powell.
The public values newspapers that work for their communities and for surgery, while rejecting adventurers seeking only profit. Good, conscientious coverage earns support, whereas exploitative practices are not tolerated. Public appreciation hinges on service to society and timely information.
J W Kocher Henry to Alma Fille rbeth Rowe Whitefield Wm A Kunkle to Flora Richland Wm A Jones Partridge township Woodford county to Katie Winkler Spring Bay
An advertisement touts a South American Nervine Tonic as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims relief from the first use, with universal efficacy and no disappointment, sold by J Hand F A Po.
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