Have Canals Outlived Their Usefulness
An editorial argues the Illinois and Michigan canal remains valuable for public benefit and commerce. It defends public funding, notes government waterway improvements, and cites freight efficiency of canals versus rail. It promises next week’s comparison of freight rates near and far from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Illinois Valley
Hennepin
Mississippi River
New York
Ohio
United States
Panama
Isthmus
England
France
Germany
Ohio River
Chicago
Rural mail carriers barred from soliciting or handling goods
After July 1 rural mail carriers shall not solicit business or receive orders for any firm or carry merchandise for hire except on request of patrons on their routes and when not interfering with duties. Carriers’ pay is fixed at 720 dollars per year.
Maps of Marshall and Putnam counties sold with Henry Republican
From this date our Maps of Marshall and Putnam counties will be sold with the Henry Republican in combination for $2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Henry Republican
Henry, Ill
La Prairie M. E. Church Dedicated With Debt Cleared
La Prairie M E Church at La Prairie Center was dedicated after replacing an older building with a modern structure costing about $4000. The dedication included services led by Dr Samuel Van Pelt and several pastors, a large attendance despite rain, and a banquet that nearly covered the remaining church debt. The church, built by E V Mattice of Chillicothe for about $3300, features furnace gas lighting and a well appointed dining area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Prairie
M. E
la Prairie Center
Henry
Chillicothe
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Samuel van Pelt
H. C. Birch
A. M. Stocking
Peoria
George E. Alford
Whitefield
van Pelt
Rey Stocking
Ward
Crews
Wilson
Killip
Maqnon
Brothers Denison
U. P. Church
Thomas Martin
Putnam
Martin
God's Vineyard
LaPrairie
E. V. Mattice
Emulsion Boosts Weight in Readily Sold Cure
A short remark notes a young woman paid six to eight cents per pound for twelve pounds of flesh and gained twelve pounds after using Scott’s Emulsion. The ad claims value, with Scott & Bowne offering a free sample and full bottle pricing from New York chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung cures
A testimonial ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery cures bronchitis croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption. Mrs Van Metre of Shepherdstown says a single bottle cured her severe bronchitis after a year of failure. Trial bottles free and standard sizes 50 cents and one dollar.
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Dr Powell
Veterinary guidance for horses with off feed and diet changes
The advice emphasizes consulting an expert before feeding changes. If teeth are fine, vary the diet to stimulate appetite, including switching from hay and oats and using wheat when cheaper. Molasses on hay is noted as nourishing and palatable. Also mentions new fine stationery with envelopes in multiple colors for family use and events.
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Montgomery Ward
Charles H. Bell
Queensware Glassware
Tittens
Frank Baer
Henry, III
School Street
Third
Richard
Frank Bear
John Tarter
Cr.i.& P
Henry, I
Sparland
Ottawa
Joliet
Bureau
la Salle
Morris
Mail and Express
Mail and Expre
Paccanoerase
R-R, CO
McNabb
Mail&xex
Mail&ex
Zearing
Wes McNabb
Uth
Ross
PLA
Strearor
George Burt
George A
Burt
George Burt & Son
Republican Office
Editors
Henry, II
Schick
Joran
Thacker & Son
Henry, Illinois
Pearl Street
America
Buster Brown
E. P. Reed & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Douglas and Selz
Selz and Goodman
Hexter’s
Marshall County
Harry Hexter
Lacon, Illinois
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