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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1874
Page
4
The article notes a House committee consideration of a Republican proposal backed by the postmaster general to require publishers to pay postage on editions. It also surveys favorable agricultural prospects with abundant wheat, rye, fruit blossoms, and overall strong harvest expectations if blight or pests stay away.
The piece praises the rise of a women led temperance drive across Ohio and other states. It credits a moral awakening by female advocates who urge city officials to withhold licenses, arguing prohibition benefits society, families, and moral order while men are urged to support reform and education over violence.
A long list of magazines including Dayana Musical Monthly, Creme, Demorest, Godey, The Republic, Wood's Household Magazine, Ballou's Magazine, Nicholas, Scribner's, and The onvsaper temperance paper. Advertisements urge subscriptions, indicate prices from $1 to $7 per year, and note featured content such as literature, travel, science, and moral reform aimed at women and families.
The writer describes a bright May in Chicago with beautified parks and stylish street life. Lincoln Park features 80 acres, upcoming expansion, and waterside amenities. water works cost 5 million dollars and house six engines. Observatories, lakes, and entertainment areas attract visitors, while council proceedings and a state press convention loom ahead.
Dr Warren of Varna, deputy postmaster, is noted as taking on duties due to Hartley Malone’s failing health. Malone’s cancer has advanced near the upper jaw and throat, with his condition described as critical. Also mentioned is David Coan of Whitefield planting eighty acres of corn, with thirty acres already soft-tilled and rows clearly visible. The advertisement touts Hamilton's Buchu and Dandelion for liver and bile support, sold by C. & W. Everett.
An advertisement touts Ague Tonic claiming cures for chills fever and related organ enlargements with a $500 reward for the faithful user who stays uncured. The city also records a May 19 marriage of Joan Dresser and Mary M Rasley in a secretive ceremony at the son-in-law’s residence with local gossip on family observers.
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