Have canals outlived their usefulness demand a public reform
The article defends the Illinois and Michigan canal against claims it is obsolete, arguing government waterway investments benefit the people and economy. It cites federal canal projects, compares freight by water to rail, and urges nonpartisan support for canal rehabilitation to sustain commerce and internal waterways nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilidois and
Michigan Canal
Ilinois
Hennepin
Mississippi River
New York
Onlo
United States
Panama
Isthmus
England
France
Germany
Ohio River
Chicago
Rural mail carriers barred from soliciting or delivering goods
After July 1 rural mail carriers shall not solicit business or receive orders for any firm and shall not carry merchandise for third parties except upon patron request. When authorized work does not interfere with duties, carrier 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 two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Putnam Counties
Henry Republican
La Prairie Church Dedicates Modern Building After Replacement
La Prairie Center celebrates the Easter dedication of a new Methodist church costing about 4000 dollars. The May 17 service featured Dr Samuel Van Pelt and Rev H C Birch with sermons by Rev Stocking. Proceeds from a banquet and give programs nearly meet the debt, and the building includes furnace gas lighting and a fully equipped kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Prairie M
la Prairie Center
Henry
la Prairie
Samuel van Pelt
H. C. Birch
AM. Stocking
Pen
George E Alford
Whitefield
van Pelt
Ward
Crews
Eorth
Agelsted
Wilson
Revenilp
Maqnon
Denison
U. P. Church
Thomas Martin
Putnam
Martin
God’s Vineyard
E. V. Mattice
Chilbert
Bolt U & Substantial
Emulsion proves weight gain for a thin young woman
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion claiming a young woman paid eight cents a pound for twelve pounds of flesh. It notes she was thin and weak and gained twelve pounds after regular doses, buying a bottle of the emulsion for one dollar. The ad offers a free sample and lists Scott & Bowne as chemists in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cure All Lung Ailments
A testimonial touts Dr King s New Discovery as a care cure for consumption and throat troubles. Mre C B Van Metre of Shepherdtown West Virginia reports a year of bronchitis relief after one bottle. It claims to cure croup whooping cough and other maladies with trial bottles and guaranteed reg sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
C. B. van- Metre
Shepherdtown
W. Va
Dr Powell Druggier
Horse Feeding and Dental Checks for Steady Appetites
Do not act without expert veterinary advice. Check teeth if the horse refuses food. If teeth are fine, vary the diet to stimulate appetite. Use a mix of foods rather than constant hay and oats. wheat can be a cheap weight aid in some regions and seasons. Molasses on hay adds nourishment and palatability.
Fine Stationery and Envelopes Now In Stock at Office
Curated selection includes multiple stationery types and matching envelopes for family use, invitations, receptions, and anniversaries. Latest arrivals include eyolore sets and other refined writing supplies for elegant correspondence.
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Charles H. Bell
Henry. III
Elocee
Queensware Glassware
L.O. Hunter
Frank Baer
George A. Burt
George Burt & Son Editors and Publishers
Republica
Vnal
Henry, III
School Street
Third
Richard
Frank Bear
Henry, Il
Aving
John Tarter
P. R.R
Peoria
Srevsees
Eveesers
Eastorale Tisrrerces Sevesss Iliz
G. Vale
Eave
Bur Tonn
la Salle
Ottawa Morris
Joliet
McNabb
atZearing
deNahb
Wol Rore
Dp&p ! Stererq
Y. Il
Schicks
Thacker & Son
Henry, Illinois
Pearl Street
America
Buster Brown
Sailor
Norfolk
Fancy Shirte, Underwear, Inc
Oxfords
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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