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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
4
The article argues the U S should lead global commerce as trends point upward. Congressman Walter Reeves declines a renomination after two terms, opening a strong field in his district and prompting a scramble for the seat. It also speculates on Europe’s war risk and French finance’s role with Spain.
A fragment discusses Europe needing American products and opposing tariffs, arguing Americans should buy from Europe while European nations buy from the U S. It shifts to a grim forecast of unavoidable war, criticizing Spain in Cuba and predicting civilized warfare over brutal intervention.
February 3 reports the Reading rail line regions from Salt Lake City to Portland St Paul and New Orleans joining into a single gigantic trust named National Biscuit Company. It is incorporated in New Jersey with capital stock of 855000000 and includes 199 plants across the United States.
A Chicago Times Herald writer notes that large offices like the Masonic Temple and the Monadnock Building house thousands of residents and employees. Each building runs its own mail rooms devoted to inmate correspondence, effectively creating a city-sized mail volume managed by many clerks.
The bill authorizing 50 million dollars for national defense passed both houses of Congress without debate with every member recording a vote. The measure, praised as a remarkable display of bipartisan support, is expected to impress foreign rulers and demonstrate the United States' readiness to back the Administration when national honor is at stake. The Senate approved the bill in a swift, unanimous action.
A Quincy Herald summary notes heirs of Richard Smith sue to recover about 4000 acres in Illinois. The case, tied to a long will and life estates, involves 13 counties and a $250,000 to $300,000 value, with Edwin M. Harrison leading the action and a possible consolidation of Illinois interests.
The Chicago Record argues for uniform marriage and divorce laws highlighting a New York divorcee who remarried in Ohio. It notes contradictory state rules allow evasion of court orders and urges standardization to strengthen the marriage bond and reduce legal evasion.
The claimant in the case of the contestants is entitled to one sixth of the recovery. He is a 22 year old well to do young man who lives at Raleigh North Carolina. He is currently attending a horological school in Chicago. His grandmother was a sister of Richard B Smith.
The Woman's Club met March 7 at Mrs. Philena Hunter's home with 32 members present. Mrs. Harriet Hunter and Mrs. Elizabeth Hendricks led a program on a trip among the frozen regions, describing Arctic scenery, fur climates, and native life. Mrs. Joyce Townsend and Miss Bettie Lohmiller offered a vocal duet and discussion on Travel as Education, emphasizing observation and practical learning through nature and industry. The group heard thoughts from Mrs. Mary P. Fyffe and others, adjourned to meet in two weeks with guests Mrs. Virginia Coles and Maud Taber.
Proclaiming generosity, proprietors offer free final bottle of Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds worth 605 and 1. dollar with guarantee. Claims thousands cured of asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat chest lung diseases. Dr Powell druggist urged to visit for the offer.
Lydia Bassett and others transfer parcels to Geo Bassett including 076 si¢ nw347 and 30 acres in Waitefed. Additional deeds show transfers between Lydia Bassett Carrie A Wa bel andGeo Bassett Lydia Bassett, plus Henry, Stenben and Milford J Thompson dealings involving Wesley Watkins and others. Several lots and tracts are noted with irregular OCR text.
A humorous tale begins with a farmer early in the morning chasing a spry mouse as his wife rests. Peanut shells reveal no blood or injury, and the piece comments on Herper's Weekly expanding its nationwide coverage with dispatches from Havana London and across the United States.
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