Political actions and funding proposals stir state committees
Henry Republican notes advisatory committees of the state farmers association meet at Bloomington Tuesday to back political action. Fort introduces a bill reviving income tax. Rock Island canal memorials go to Congress. Agassiz Memorial Fund seeks nationwide contributions for a museum and school. Chicago inflation veto debate cited. Putnam's Monthly reference praised for congressional organization insights.
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State Farmers Association
Loomington
Agassiz
Louis Agassiz
Jas, M Barnard
Boston
Mass
Reseliers and Pupils
Putnam's Monthly
Congress
South Carolina
South
Temperance Meeting in Henry Discusses Petitions
The Henry temperance meeting at the Presbyterian church heard Rev H McVay and Rev W Stowe discuss efforts to curb alcohol use. Petitions from Ladies and Legal Voters urged officials to use state power to prevent sale of intoxicants and protect youth, seeking council action.
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Temperance People
Henry
H. McVay
Temperance Petition Circulates in Henry Town
Citizens of Henry signaled opposition to intoxicating drinks urging the town to bar sales and use lawful means to prevent sale. Ladies plan church meetings to canvass signatures and a Friday Christian church gathering will present statistics on liquor sales and local drinking behavior.
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Cientlemen
Henry
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Dennis
J. H. Jones
Alex. Hoagland
Audienc
Christian Church
Troqnois
Mlinaig
Warren, Toodell Real Estato Agenta
Toda, Troqnois Co
Pernlasion
Joseph—Hulmes
Eorge Scott
John Wunder
Charles Trunley
Edgar Culver
Inne
M.A. Calver
Sickness Hits Putnam County. Deaths And Funeral Verse
Sickness runs through Snachwine with Mrs. Adaline Orege White of Snachwine dying May 4 at 47 after nine months of consumption. Details note her New Jersey birth and Illinois upbringing, long Baptists ties, nine children with seven surviving, and a farewell prayer for heaven. Community notices mention Sunday school concert and local illnesses.
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Putnam County News
Dunell
Aissouri
BI. E. Church
G. W. Mapes
J. Hones
Bowmaster
C. Johns
Kalb
Henry
Heanepla
LU. W. White
Bapital Church
Birmah
India
Mother
M.A. H
Books and Magazines Received May issue review detail
The May Milwaukee Monthly and The New York May issue feature extensive reviews and illustrations. Titles include Benjamys Musica Review with poultry house designs and fowl varieties, engraved plates by John Davis and J D Woodward, and attractive depictions of Silver Spring and St Johns River. Subscription $5 with premiums offered.
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Benjamy
Indianapolis
Keate
Armington
John
Davis
Lea
J.D. Woodward
Econee
Florida
Silver Spring
St. John’s
Iwikar
J. M. Boreveid
Johan Hows
Otsego
Capitola
Hartford
Nawal
Sutton-&-Oo
Malden
New York City
Milwaukee
Milwaukey
Wiha
Withott's Anti-Periodic Fever Cure Ad and Recent Obits
An advertisement touts Withott's Anti-Periodic Fever and Love Ague tonic claiming rapid cures for fevers liver and stomach ailments with testimonials and a 600 dollar reward for a faithful user who proves untreated. Also listed are obituaries: Nathaniel Welch 6 ½, Jack Holland 38, Albertus 31 months, Eliza Ayn 56, a young son, Adaline Crege 17, Aaron Barlow 76, Dr C S Dry 38 years dead and other local deaths with dates in April May.
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Withott
Nathaniel Welch
Jack Holland
Albertus
Baster
Josephine Chance
Eliza Ayn (Nock
Bampoon Rowe
Invoices for advance payments from firms flood newspapers
A sharp warning about scams from large city firms requesting inverted audio orders and advance payments. Publishers report polite refusals and no response after a second inquiry.
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Henry Republican
Peearsdase
Ion
L. Fort
Henceptu] Rock Teland Canal
Fssn
Cintayé Journal
Chicaga
Iadies
Fleury
Peeluty
Tienry
Coundier
Magnolis Township
Moeks Ker Dew
Henry Market
Llewny
Truraway
Jos
Eiemy
Pihinoix
Cassmeres
Joseph Kapramn
Meat ‘Market
John Morgan
Morgan
Borinc
Agen- Roy
W. W. Jilz
Marshall
Barcan
Pearls
Livingaton
Wovaford
Newry
Stark
Robert L. Stepulens
J. C. Lawe’ Lumber Ofice
Tate
Illinois
Marshall County
Laura T. Whipple
Levi Whipple
Chrcwst Guart
Anid
Willias
Hattan
Tacon
T. A. McMorris
Cage
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
A. & J. C. Norgrand
Hewry
Zummer
Independent
New York
Bowan
W. B. Wreatow & Co
Western Office
Mast
Madison St
Chicago
S.C. Hyndshaw
Bemay, Ct
C. Hyndsitaw
Drs. Powell
Paskell
Willoo
Epry
Eruder
Henry & Peoria Daily Packet
Ayhre
Jibnry
Peoria
Weare Veorla
Meula
Charles G. Binith
Hard. Colter
Edward
Bumpur
Phorita
Samuel Shabury
Children's
Main ST
Feorla
Milhele
Mns
Sulce & Conover
Ilenry
Cuicago
McFann
Curtiss Gang
P. Green
Henry and Whitefield
AL Stephens
RENPL
WAQON
Blackshitit
Ken. McXealon
Saschied
Brest
Illinois Tiver
Havana
Mamilion
Buchu
Dundellen
Everett's
George
Schafer
Edwards Street
Tenry, Ill
Alaska
Yeary
GEO
Scitafer
Fem
Snachwine, Ill
John M. Williams
Tam
Spriss
Tennoepin
V. Speer
V. Becker
Third
Vincent Becker
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