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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1904
Page
9
A wall paper section showcases a broad variety from low priced 10 cent designs to finest hand- tooled papers from Europe. The store promotes a modern art feel and urges customers to visit to note the difference in selection.
Outside the wall paper section the store advertises exclusive business in floor coverings and draperies. It promises the best selected stocks the largest assortment and the best prices with prompt and efficient service. The spring offering includes all floor coverings from fine domestic imports to inexpensive Ingrain Carpets and Mattings.
A local store promotes a large assortment of matting at reduced prices from 16 to 21 cents per yard and highlights wall paper and carpet discounts. It lists various grades of carpets from 28 to 90 cents per yard and notes discounts for cash purchases, with a range of finishes from domestic to English and German makers.
On May 12 1904 estimates show 15 million votes to be cast in the coming presidential election and World’s Fair attendance under 800000 yet strong. The Allis Chalmers engine at the fair ran at 75 rpm delivering 5000 horsepower. A week of May 16 21 will host over 30 state and district press associations plus 4000 newspaper men. Immigration remains high though below last year with 70396 steerage and second cabin arrivals at New York in the past month. Senator Aldrich rebuts Roosevelt usurpation talk and calls it nonsense. Popular school tablets two for a ticket are sold at The Republican office.
The piece argues Speaker Cannon might be the GOP choice for vice president if nominated guiding by his long Washington career and public affairs knowledge. It notes he is not a top rank leader but could be a strong second choice among candidates.
The text recalls General Toral of Spain who died in an insane asylum after the 1898 Santiago surrender. It portrays his role as a subordinate to a failing plan and frames his actions as not fully his own fault, noting humiliation in Spain and loss of reason following the surrender task.
The greatest gathering of newspaper men begins Monday May 16 at the World’s Fair in St Louis. About 8000 journalists from the United States and abroad will attend the World’s Press Parliament with state and district press associations holding conventions on the exposition grounds. The National Editorial Association will also meet there.
The Pantagraph reports a severe battle across the Yalu with heavier Russian losses than first stated. Japanese forces advance beyond the Yalu, threaten the Liao peninsula, and may land to reinforce, signaling a major shift in eastern and western military balance.
The Department of Illinois issues Memorial Day instructions for observances May 30. Post commanders will arrange patriotic exercises in schools on May 27 or nearby, with members in uniform. Clergy will organize services on May 29, and posts and memorial associations are urged to decorate graves and cast floral tributes. Citizens are asked to honor the day, adorn homes with national colors, and join navy and veteran groups in ceremonies.
The court and probate docket lists estate actions for numerous deceased residents including Joseph Schick and James Wescott. Appraisers appointed, final reports approved, bonds set, and letters testamentary issued. Real estate transfers recorded for several parcels and parties. notice asks for subscribers to The Henry Republican.
Scott's Emulsion is presented as vital for men women and children aiding consumption recovery growth and stamina. It claims to sustain and nourish pale girls thin boys and sickly children and invites readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne New York with prices 60c and 1.00 at druggists.
William E. Curtis of The Chicago Record-Herald rose from Chicago reporter in 1872 to secretary of the South American commission and head of the bureau of American republics. His letters from China England Germany France Mexico and South America have informed readers and been widely reprinted.
A mistaken switch at a central telephone station sent a mill owner’s inquiry to a medical van. The exchange advised drastic home remedies for malaria causing distress and a doctor’s patient never heard back.
Advertisement for Dr Kig's bite-Pids claiming two weeks use renews youth. Mentions liver stomach and bowels relief with purgely vegetable formula. Says never gripe and price 25 cents at Dr Powell's City drug store.
A Fulton Democrat critique argues that honesty and fair play should be central in politics as in daily life and questions why truth is not always valued in the political arena, referencing Theodore Roosevelt’s legacy.
A Shepherdstown man touts Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for bronchitis and lifelong coughs after a year of failed remedies. The ad claims it treats bronchitis croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption with trial bottles free and prices 60 cents and one dollar.
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