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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1898
Page
4
A jumble of phrases mentions Dewey and Hawaii annexation, Manila medals and a Sahel racket, mingling political slogans with misquoted terms and vague references to American echoes abroad. The fragmentary text links warning signs at Spanish plazas to a broader, unclear critique of U S geopolitics.
The piece discusses securing coaling stations abroad and maintaining a large navy, notes on past presidents, and details on wartime appointments. It mentions Fitzhugh Lee as head of the first volunteer army, Congress grants, and the expansion of general officer nominations from the regular army and National Guard.
Sidney, March 28, 1898. A visitor writes on Australian work hours and wages, emphasis on leisure and outdoor sport, gender pay gaps, and the contrast with Chicago. He notes Sydney’s substantial buildings, the harbor, and imported American goods, while praising inventions and the economy but warning of inferior initial goods. He observes social trust, shopping, and colonial cuisine, and remarks on cricket and baseball uptake.
Excerpts discuss Australian bush dangers including snakes and spiders, sheep ranching and wool production, free trade opinions, and comparisons to the United States. Mentions include Armour canning works, wheat and corn in colonies, water scarcity, and a Toledo Ohio claim about catarrh cures with Hall's products.
The speaker notes that thirty five years ago such terms would have provoked resentment, but now, coming from the enemy, the label may be seen as a mark of honor for General Fitz Hugh Lee a notable Confederate general referenced in the context.
Congressman Graff explains a government plan to issue war bonds if the war revenue measure passes. Bonds up to 500 million would be issued by the Treasury with 3 percent interest, bought at par, and payments staggered to prevent currency contraction.
A promotional note offers a free small book to all women titled Before Bre Born. It promises relief from fear about childbirth and urges readers to send name and address to the Bradford Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia. The piece stresses the book contains priceless information for expectant mothers.
Philadelphia resident Jobn Oliver narrates a near fatal illness with sunken eyes and pain. Three doctors gave up yet Electric Bitters restored his health after three weeks, he credits the remedy with saving his life. Sold at 50 cents per bottle by J B Powell. Also advertises wedding and stationery services at The Republican office.
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