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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1889
Page
2
Henry Republican notices payment terms and subscription policies for Henry Illinois. It outlines price one dollar and fifty cents per year with ten cents extra for out of county delivery. Instructions cover address changes, payment methods, and forwarding to George Burt at the Henry office.
In a political roundup the piece notes Hon John M. Palmer’s opposition to the Chicago Drainage bill and praises his stance as supremely right. It also reports Peoria’s Catholic cathedral dedication with Rehon Spaulding and dignitaries, and mentions Walter A. Butler's firm rejection of resignation from the railway mail service.
Citizens urged to prepare a patriotic 4th of July with a fine speech vocal and band music river attractions and a parachute sensation if available. Organizers urged to secure events that honor America with dignity and acclaim.
Next Thursday brings a holiday in Henry with a parade by the Henry Light Guard Band in full uniform and silver instruments followed by Wenona Greys and a Henry picked nine. Prizes include Hanna Wagon Carriage and a Cultivator to be drawn at the May Pole party at New Opera Hall. The Band will escort clubs to the baseball ground for an afternoon game.
The Berop League led by the Detroit Evening News will dispatch 60 representative American mechanics and artisans to the Paris exposition. Delegates from western and northwestern trades will prepare trade reports. They will visit English and continental centers, with field notes published in league papers and a forthcoming volume.
The Irish World edited by Patrick Ford in New York City is praised as the best Irish American paper in the country. It is lauded for its wide Irish news digest and strong journalistic ability, described as entertaining and timely for readers interested in Irish national intelligence.
James Marney won the Beneca mayoralty in a late election with a handsome majority over two opponents. He steps into the office promising strong leadership and capable administration.
A Saturday program at Library Harl delighted attendees with a varied lineup. K Booth and C C Slyxh performed piano and violin. Mamie Lock delivered a strong recitation. Wilbur Moon played clarinets. a shadow pantomime The Babes in the Woods entertained, with Nellie McCune reading the story and Horace Hutchins as a robber.
The document lists students by room and teacher across grades with notes that no one was tardy or absent for the month ending May 10. Names include Gertle Hyer Sadie Hepene Brubbles Mollie Wymer Clyde Emerick Frank Green Zacky Gilpin Bennie McBride John Locke Willie Sleator Leonard Worley and others in rooms 2d 8d 4th and 5th under various teachers.
Authorities claim modern life causes nervous ailments and fatigue. The ad promotes Miles Restorative Nervine as a quick cure, claiming it relieves worry, induces sleep, eases pain, and builds the nervous system without opium or morphine. Trial bottles are offered at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
The May 1 issue marks the first under Judge Co W J Askell and Russell B Harrison son of President Harrison. The centennial number features gilt cover art of the issuing building and is hailed as the finest illustrated newspaper yet. The new leadership is described as having the means and ability for a great paper and Leslie aims to lead nationally.
Demorest Monthly Magazine June issue offers a vivid piece on New York living from slums to Fifth Avenue, plus a stark contrast of amusements in Japan. It includes How to Form a Club by Jennie June, other stories, a water color of water lilies, and strong sales potential.
Ayer's Hair Vigor is praised as an apt preparation to revive capillary glands weakened by disease age or neglect. The product is claimed to impart renewed life to the scalp and help hair regain youthful fullness and beauty.
An editor launches a daily feature at Blue Neb for Bal own amusement. It aims to entertain beyond the baseball game and teases the public about the joke’s value. The editor promotes the daily as enterprising, hoping readers chase the humor for its own sake.
An old column fragment notes doubts about lasting love as a woman's bloom wanes with age. It compares affection to enduring trials and mentions remedies for female weakness. An item advertises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and St Patrick’s Pills sold by agents. A steamer Remae trip is described as canceled by high wind.
Tickets go on sale from Henry to Peoria on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays between June 25 and July 18. Each ticket covers one day. The trips promote the city and vicinity to view Payne's grand exhibit Fall of Pompeii.
The ad promotes Syrups of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Company as the easiest and most effective laxative for biliousness and constipation. Sold in 50 cent and $1.00 bottles by Dr Powell. Also notes a rainy Monday and a praised, welcome rain that boosted crops and vegetation.
The notice condemns meat distressing and catarrh while promoting Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy as curing the worst cases. It mentions rumors of a tobacco trust and urges readers to boycott tobacco manufacturers and quit using the product.
An ad touts a liquid health product described as a luxury and necessity for good health, claiming it avoids bitter medicines. It is sold by Dr Powell in bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00.
The assessors now ask 77 more questions of each taxpayer than ten years ago and they are paid less for the work than before. This shift increases workload while reducing compensation for duties in local tax assessment.
A short elegy recalls a cherished infant named Beassie with a tiny form and a bright winning nature loved by all who knew her.
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