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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1897
Page
4
A trade journal notes that readers judge a town by its newspapers. It cites Lacon, a Spink? town, as seen in the Lacon Journal last week. Powell, its editor, is described as a “pink of perfection.”
The article notes Commander Schimpf of the Illinois Grand Army urges Memorial Day on Monday May 31 with possible observances on the preceding weekend. It contrasts record state appropriations and an 80 cent tax levy with GOP blame on extravagance and calls for referendum approval of laws by the people. Eureka Journal.
Representative Hammer’s Uniformity of Textbooks bill passes the House after amendments. A Peoria Journal summary notes a strong, diverse commission to select books, including the State Superintendent, university president, four state normal college presidents, and Chicago’s city superintendent. The measure offers districts an opt-out by vote and aims to curb high costs and book trusts amid long‑standing calls for standardization.
A teacher argues for individualized instruction over mechanical work, focusing on developing habits of industry and neatness. It discusses lazy students, causes of laziness, and the need for perseverance, incentives, and firm guidance to help boys form useful habits and civic character.
A dated 1897 missive from Phenix Arizona discusses commemorations of Leonidas and the pass defense, the Greek struggle, and optimism tempered by history. It weighs U S Senate arbitration treaty caution, noting British support and identifying Morgan and Daniels as pivotal figures.
An 1898 discussion outlines how teachers manage various student types from mischievous to dull, stressing patience and personal respect. It highlights the role of moral education, the impact of teacher trust, and the need to support slow learners with extended time and encouragement.
The Geneseo News notes Repine of the Tis hief wrote praise for a patent medicine, hoping he never writes such letters again. The piece laments the publicity around the endorsement and calls it a notable hit for Chamberlin, praising the outcome of Repine’s recovery.
The issue promises illustrated pieces by T. M. Prentice on the Historic Chutuhts of America Garr ett P Serviss theory on Mars and discussions of the Greco Turkish and Cuban wars, reflecting the magazine’s broad scope and period voice.
Unclear scribbles claim petitions urging action against Rex over lockage at Henry. The fragment mentions ladies visiting cards and new styles at the office, with no clear event or date.
A fragmentary promotional prose blends sentimental poetry with an advertisement for Shaker Digestive Cordial. It extols maternal guidance in childrearing and links diet and digestion to health, claiming the cordial aids digestion and nourishes the body, sold by druggists.
The petit jurors drawn for the June term of the circuit court include Larraidle Peter Jacobs Jry Scott Astcbleon Whitefeld Johael Wels Steuben August Garrett Orrin Fris bey James McGee Henry A A Smith George Sleater M Starliper Ingram Smith Evans Hd Beecher Ed Burroughs pains Cals Darley Danley August Coleson Bert Antrim Fred Engle Al va Dickey M Dillon J W H Hodge Beininatan Katelek Gillen Thomas Ison Roberts John J Myers Albert Hof fort John W Thornton C H Maleham Chas Eisterdahl Sr Richland Wm Qairam Hopewell Peter Hank Jas Curtis Lacon Charles Lapp Wm Jones James Burns Chas Dombart Graf Real Estate Transfers Heirs of John George Kroeper to Andrew Stertzer wy lots 29 30 Hayt s Add to Henry rank N Rood to Mary B Simpson wy pt outlet 1 La Rose Mary B Simpson to Mary E Simpson wy same as above James Brassea et ux to Louis Ghig heri wy lots 23 24 bls 43 in Santa Fe lst add to Toluca Douis Ghiglieri et ux to Lena Bras pea Same
Frederick S. Hazen of Springfield Massachusetts a brother in law to the editor of this paper has resigned after nearly 45 years with the Boston and Albany railroad company He recently received a gift equal to a year s pay about 700 in recognition of his faithful service Hazen started September 6 1852 working in repair shops and contributed to engine carpentry and cab construction amid many changes in machinery and metal work over the decades
A newspaper item notes an Ohio father recently became the happy father of seven children, with one child not surviving. The piece recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the sure cure for coughs and croup and mentions it is sold by Dr Powell along with 60 insured for these illnesses.
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