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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
2
In The Republican Henry Ill on March 16 1905 letters intensify the dam versus drainage ditch debate. The exchange defends the dams while acknowledging canal flow and broader rainfall impacts, asserting the drainage board has studied the case and will present findings to ensure claimants are prepared.
A historical note reports the Chicago and Northwestern Railway once paid well on the Chicago to Freeport route. The Illinois Central built a parallel line cutting freight and passenger business, with interurban lines from Freeport to Chicago and Belvidere, yet the Northwestern still earns some local traffic. Company officials seek methods to win back market share.
The horse market remains robust as high prices and strong demand for trotting and draft stock persist despite cars. Exporters report record sales, West range depletion and a belief autos may later face downswing, while high carriage horse interest drives long-distance searching.
In El Paso photographers devise a method to make subjects appear agreeable, removing a cloth to reveal a relaxed smile and asking what drink they would prefer. The photographer notes the resulting expression is always lifelike and suggests others could try similar techniques.
A tramp wandered along a street and found a door marked as a doctor's office. He rang. a woman answered and, after a stumble of words about asking for discarded pants, she reacted with amusement and called out Sam the doctor. The tramp fled while still seen running.
Chas Drake of Chapinvile Connecticut praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the champion liniment. He says rheumatic shoulder pain vanished after trying it and that a single application provides relief with continued use offering a permanent cure. Sold at Dr Powells city drug store. Subscribe for The Republican.
Irene Robinson a ten year old Wenona resident was struck by an Illinois Central locomotive and seven cars but not fatally injured. She suffered a broken arm a dislocated shoulder facial cuts and knocked out teeth while on the way to a school west of the tracks. She lay between rails until the train passed and is reported to be recovering.
In Rockford Illinois on March 8 Inez Gates, daughter of local storekeeper James Gates, opened a savings account by depositing 11 700 pennies at Rockford National Bank. She wrapped the coins in 25 penny packages, hauled the 70 pound load by dray, and sought interest on the unusual sum.
Probate court entries show administrations granted for Emily Heininger, Erastus Thomas, Cyrus Caldwell, Emeline Tozler, James Hanna, Robert Davis, Sarah Holmes, Jane Monier, and others with final reports, hearings set for March and May terms, and executors named. Real estate transfers list multiple conveyances in Wenona, House, and Toluca with master in chancery and various heirs and trustees involved. Marriage licenses granted to several couples across Lacon Princeton and surrounding townships.
A late cough medicine notice urges parents to buy Chamber Cough Remedy from Dr Powell's City Drug Store. It claims safety and reliable relief for colds croup and whooping cough. The ad presents it as a trusted children's medicine option.
Poetic meditation on bluffing as a social tactic. It compares bluffing to a shared illusion where others may rail yet fail to expose truth, urging careful watching to discern fakery and survive.
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