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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1890
Page
2
In Henry and Marshall county schools the superintendent is praised for diligence and progress. The Henry city considers plank sidewalks costly and urges durable materials for sidewalks along main streets this summer including Third street west from East Park Row.
The text argues that the United States exports large amounts of raw cotton to England for fabric then re-exports manufactured goods. It cites figures: raw cotton exports near 287.8 million dollars, manufactured cotton exports about 10.2 million, and imports of manufactured cotton around 26.6 million. It claims 62 percent of raw cotton goes to England for processing and notes English industry adds value, suggesting home manufacture would raise American wages by about 150 million dollars annually. It questions why the nation should keep exporting raw fiber for foreign processing.
The Bradford Independent reports a heated exchange among Times and Hanah Kican editors over tariff policy. It notes Republican reactions, calls for public discussion, and argues protective tariffs bolster American manufacturing and farm markets by expanding consumer bases.
The Gapen-Adame nuptials in Lacon join Henry and Gapen families in a prominent winter social. A lengthy reception followed a brief ceremony by Rev J F Marsh with 21 kinds of cake and a grand supper before the newlyweds depart to Chicago for a week.
Over 60 people were called to obtain a free trial package from Lana's Family Medicine. The ad promises health remedies for bad blood and organ issues and notes Mrs Paulina Kreuz returning home improved after staying with her uncle in Girard Ravens.
A Tuesday evening gathering in the council and library rooms drew over 100 attendees. Performers including Booth Qook Harrogton and Wilber Moon showcased piano cornet violin guitar and vocal pieces. McGinty drew crowds after the show, with a yellow lunch of cake bananas and lemonade. Young people organized the entertainment to raise funds for a new plane for the council and library.
Teachers plan a rail excursion from Chicago and other points on the six thousand seven hundred mile system to St Paul Minnesota for the National Educational Association annual meeting in July 1890. Tickets via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway include reduced rates to St Paul and return. circulars available from A W H Carpenter Milwaukee general passenger agent. The Chicago Inter Ocean reports moving into a new building with modern quarters and airs of progress.
The May Pole Party occurs May 21 1890 at New Opera Hall under the Henry Light Guard Band. Homemakers share cleaning tips for re paper removal using steam. Also advertised are Aucklen's Arnica Salve and Dr Powell's sale, plus a teaser for Harper's Young People about Tommy Coryell and New York adventures.
Regular city council session on Monday May 5 1800 with Mayor G F Paskell and aldermen J R Paskell H H Kirchman E H Hutchings Wm Duke J F Leavitt present. Bills approved include marshal nightwatch clerk and party wages and election expenses with balance reported. The new board installed May 5 1800 with officers sworn in and standing committees named for the year.
Modern Discoverer compares Belt and Edleen to telephony and electricity with Dr Franklin Miles’s Nervine, claiming it cures nervous disorders and related symptoms. Free trial bottles are offered at Dr Powell's Drug Store and the book New and Startling Facts is advertised for the affected.
Will Reese son of L. J. Reese of Streator visited friends here last weekend. The family plans to move to the Black Hills next week, joining Clarence Reese who has lived there for six years.
Clothing department offers 25 all wool cassimere and cheviot sack suits in broken sizes at 5 and 6, regular prices 10 12 and 15. Also promotions for veterinary carbolisalve and railroad travel ads with Powell’s Drug Store as Peoria agent. Letters remaining uncalled for listed in Henry Illinois newspaper.
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