07 May 1874
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1874
Page
1
Sawyer argues that licensing intoxicating drinks avoids wrong, denying fixed moral rights and claiming prohibitionists seek to control society. He challenges licensing as dangerous logic, cites Maine Massachusetts data, then recounts a local school funds dispute and self defense against misrepresentation.
A reader clashes with Hopewell trustees over the Enoch Sawyer case, accusing them of using the Home Journal to influence public opinion while promising a future full history of the dispute and noting courts are handling the matter.
Our new packet Fayette sailed Monday with passengers and freight, facing a strong wind yet drawing crowds at river stops. Owners R Whiting and Charles T. Hurd led a large party from Peoria, praising the vessel as a advances in steamboat comfort and efficiency. The 100 foot, three engine craft carries 830 tons, 80 state rooms, and a bar in a spacious cabin. Fare is $1.50 round trip, 85 cents one way, with meals on board.
Flour from Missouri wheat and Italian spring wheat is sold at home to save money. The Granite Mill advertises curbside delivery in town and promises quality and price. A second item notes a local man Jack Holland, a Putnam county native, died after a notorious life as the story hints at his downfall.
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