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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1900

Page

5

Land exchange offer in Henry of Lacon district

Partial notice shows a land exchange proposal for 80 acres in Mar pide with terms via John Hartley in Henry Ti. The broken text references Petkina Co and Nepantsell improvements and a house in a good location.

Menry Chillienche Edelstein Saratoga Township County Greene County Scranton Waitefield Steuben Evans Township Rversec Whitefield Wright County Jews Tor Henry Rt Henry Petkina Co Lacon Billmore Costy Marpide John Hartley

Col Graff Praised For Hard Work In Congress

Col W. 8. Brackett writes to the Peona Daily Star praising Congressman Graff for his non partisan reputation and heavy duties. As chairman of the claims committee and a key member on pensions, Graff faces the task of drafting and steering pension legislation through the house with broad support. His day starts early and ends at midnight as he bears the main burden of the bill’s formulation.

Col. W. 8. Brackett Peona Daily Star Congress J. W. Grate Graff House Fivard Penaiuns Henderson Senate Mr Graff

Porto Rican legislation tightens franchise safeguards

Washington report notes a supplemental Porto Rican bill settling House Senate differences. Army officers may stay in civil offices to August 1. Franchises require presidential approval for rail and telecommunication lines. Banks can issue currency national banking expands to Porto Rico. Corporations may hold up to 400 acres. identical membership in agricultural firms barred.

Porto Rico

Census details and urban rural service debate outlined

The article outlines census rules for June 1 including who counts, household head data, nativity and parent birthplaces, trades, education, and age groups. It notes the Rural Free Delivery committee trimmed a proposed post office budget from 1.5 million to 1.74 million and includes a cryptic political aside about an orator's warning to enemies.

Calla Weven Uder Mre Mittrend Maitein

Methodist Plea For Retaining Church Rules In Modern World

Letter argues against abolishing rigid Methodist rules to curb worldliness and decline. Criticizes Mills and editor for advocating leniency and urges strengthening spiritual education, discipline, and simple faith. Cautions that loosening rules harms church integrity and youth guidance.

Inter Ocean Luther ‘Laaflin Milld Methodist Social Union Mills Epworth League Suter Warker Chiago Tuter Ocean

Reading and wisdom in the age of endless volumes

A reflective piece on choosing what to read and why some books corrupt or elevate. It compares reading to mining for gold and warns that much straw and misread work can waste hours while true wisdom requires careful selection and discernment. It uses anecdotes about authors and figures to illustrate the peril of vanity.

Aygall

Property transfers list in Marshall County records

Multiple transfers recorded in Marshall County listing individuals such as John Wunder and Catherine Wunder, Martin Fahey to Michael Fahey, Wenona Coal Co to Lorenza Lindholm, Lorenza Lindholm to Toluca Wenona Coal Co, and others including Nellie Lytle Neva May Luther and Geo Miller with various lots and blocks in Santa Fe Saratoga Toluca and related subdivisions.

Nellie Lytle Neva May Luther Saratoga Eierene Sarah Mills Ewig Geo Miller Wenona Albert R Taylor Antig Cotchesar Twist Toluca

Property Transfers Between Wenom and Tolnea Residents

Fred Penn transfers to Jennie Molinarta of Wenom J Stewart transfers to Cora Marshall of Tolnea FOOW Brokaw transfers to Florence Fountain of Whitefield.

Fred Penn Jennie Molinarta Wenom J . Stewart Cora Marshall Tolnea FOOW Brokaw Florence M. Fountain Whitefield

Chicago's Rise From Settlement to Great City

A compact historical outline of Chicago listing key dates from 1673 to 1888 and major metrics. It notes early settlers, Fort Dearborn, the 1871 fire, incorporation milestones, and top city features such as population, miles of streets and transit, parks, churches, banks, and hospitals, framed by claims of Chicago as a leading railroad hub and markets.

Chicago Father Marquette Durantye Jean Baptiste Pont Dé Saible Art Dearborn Fort Dearborn

Complaint of a Country Editor on Newspaper Bias

A country editor laments the power of large newspapers and wholesale houses that extract money from printers. He argues campaigns harm newspaper independence and urges laws to curb such practices. The piece critiques favors given to customers and pressures publishers to support honest local reporting.

Promoan TP Bachuinge Cen Congress

Town printing bids and the burden on newspapers

The piece rails at merchants and citizens who seek free publicity from newspapers for local entertainments and enterprises. It argues bid pursuit on printing is unfair, comparing it to other trades, and condemns “killing pleasure” of running a country paper while demanding free notices.

Allen's Foot-Ease advertises relief for feet

Try Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen hot feet and tired walking. It claims to cure sweaty feet corns bunions and callous spots and relieves pain. Sold by local druggists shoe stores and through mail order from Le Roy New York. Trial package free.

Allen Bsult Daatamipa Alen & Olmsted le Roy N.Y

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