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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1893
Page
4
A mixed fragmentary page describes postal address changes, advertising notices, and apologies. It mentions Governor McKinley's tangled finances, donations totaling over 40 000 dollars, a push for reform parties, tariff debates, and a testimonial letter about P P P credited with aiding a patient named Mary Ingraham.
A survey of items shows the Fifty-second Congress total appropriations at 1 026 882 049 dollars including permanent funds, exceeding the Fifty-first Congress by 45 404 856 dollars. The list notes government debts, floods in the Susquehanna basin, ship losses near Gloucester Massachusetts, and various accidents across the country. The report also mentions cholera concerns abroad and other notable incidents with local impacts.
A survey notes Illinois pride in Society Leaders of Illinois in Demorest's Magazine with portraits and bios. Current History Quarterly is praised for concise global history summaries. Modern Woodman edition info and membership growth are reported, plus Cosmopolitan serial fiction Omoza The End of the World noted for scientific and dramatic impact.
An advertisement lists multiple names and addresses, then promotes Halls Catarrh Cure with a money back offer. It claims deafness stems from catarrh and promises a free circular, urging readers to try the remedy via J Cagney Co Toledo and local druggists.
In Monteourry City Missouri on March 15 burglars entered a bank or building after 9 pm Tuesday and blew open a safe with dynamite securing about 4000 dollars in cash. No injuries reported. Police are investigating the daring crime.
Retrospective note by H A Griffin in Engineering Magazine traces lake shipping growth from the Griffin in 1679 to 1891, detailing vessel counts and values. It notes first American vessel at Erie 1797, Walk-in-the-Water 1818, and the rise of steamers and sailing craft with rising tonnage and wealth. An appended ad teases a land scheme for free deed irrigation in California.
Report notes that the Tom dynamite cruiser Vesuvius appears intact though its pneumatic guns misfire. The system hits targets accurately but shells fail to explode. Officials express confidence American ingenuity will fix the defect.
A dramatic note reports a man surviving an incident after taking a vintage tonic, described as Hoods Sarsaparilla, with the outcome celebrated as a flawless recovery and immediate health improvement. The piece cites local witnesses and a physician’s blessing.
A distressed account describes a patient whose condition caused deep concern. Medical staff at Rye and Ear Hospital report an eruption severely affecting the head and face, necessitating hair removal as combing proved useless and three specialists were consulted.
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