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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1904

Page

8

Work on Hennepin Canal Excavation Near Wyandot

Government owned excavators at Devil's Stourt three miles west of Wyandot perform earthmoving with orange peel buckets. Each bucket holds one and a half yards, 68 buckets per hour, total crew of 26 in eight hour shifts. John A. Hughes heads the north tower and James Dempsey the south, under Major Baylies U S civil engineer.

Hennepin ‘Canal Devil’s Stougt Wyapet Boure John A. Hughes James Dempsey Major Baylies United States

Wife Label Sparked Conversation in Chicago Times-Herald

A Chicago Times-Herald piece recounts a debate as a wife chafes at being called “my wife.” Remarks by Frithington and his wife reveal tensions over respect, language, and ownership in marriage. The exchange includes comments about calling a wife Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Jones and the desire to hear a husband say he is married.

Henry John Writhington John Frithington Chicago Times-Herald Mr. Dooley Bolack-Pilot Pilot Gift Dakin’s Magnolia McCoy’s Varna Grover Martin’s Hopewell Ken McNeal Seasor Michael Murray Chas Fogle Kline Ill

Wasps Attracted To Overripe Fruit And Resulting Stings

A fragment notes wasps’ fondness for overripe fruit such as pears plums and apples. It claims rotting fruit converts sugars to alcohol, intoxicating wasps who sting when aggressive. A single person with two stings could suffer nerve effects for days, amid unrelated dialogue about marriage and art.

Millinery School Promises Complete Hat Making Training

Emma L. Luthy offers a millinery course from wire and buckram framing to complete hats. Classes run 9 am to 4 pm with evening sessions 6 30 to 8 pm, at BN Woolner Building Peoria. PMID: 6-12-1m.

Jeann Emma L.luthy BN Woolner Peoria

As to the Vice Presidency in 1904

Humor from Duncan M. Smith circa 1904 mocks vice presidential talk. Characters Mr Hen nessy and Mr Dooley discuss public aversion to the role while highlighting political self interest and irony about endorsements and speeches.

Hen‘nessy

Fragmented verse fragmentary song text prompts inquiry

A murky excerpt discusses a leading lady in a show and crowd dynamics. It then shifts to rural life with imagery of horses, hens, pigs, and dawn to night labor, ending with a note that chasing dreams against the grain dulls joys.

It Is a Disgrace to the Sex In Marriage Says New Woman

A new woman proclaims marriage vows should exclude the word obey while a cautious bachelor jokes about reliance on buttons. A judge questions a witness who admits being raised on a Mississippi river steamboat.

A Fraction Will Do and a War of Pieces

Fragmentary lines reference smashing trusts and gathering up pieces. Mentions an untler dog and a question about sympathy for the under bear in this war. The text reads like a dialogue or verse fragment with political or satirical undertones.

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