Wrecked by the Railroad ad sparks Times critique
A 1895 Times column argues publishers cannot police all ads and warns against censorship. The Republican defends open advertising while noting ad errors and urging merchants to trust their own claims. The piece questions licensing, moral policing, and editorial responsibility.
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Pointed critique targets The Republican moral stance
A reader presents a sharp critique aimed at The Republican party’s moral position, arguing the piece exposes perceived outspirit and partisan bias. The commentary emphasizes the author’s aim to challenge prevailing narratives and urge reflection on political ethics.
An Evening in Mexico at Henry Presbyterian Church
Henry residents are promised a special event titled An Evening in Mexico at the Presbyterian church on Monday night November 18. A combined lecture on modern Mexico a concert of Mexican music and an exhibition of ancient and modern American and Mexican arts will unfold with Edward Page Gaston as director. The program includes a Mexican goods exhibit and a gift of genuine Mexican centavos to attendees.
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The Phanny Man of the Lacon Democrat In Barber Shop Tale
A humorous tale from the Lacan Democrat features a local writer named Powell who boasts as the phanny man of the paper. In Peoria a barber quips about shaving his chin while the writer asks for his chin shaved and pays nothing, receiving instead a joke about oil skin and razors.
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Piano Brand Ad Promotes Ogioxerina as Superior Choice
An advertisement lists Rexaming Pianos GanLer MAnsHart and WENDELL as established makes. It promotes the Foster as a value piano and claims Oniokerine as the artistic standard. Clayton F. Bumby Co. at 220 Wabash Ave in Chicago is named as the local agent.
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Holmes Found Guilty of Pritzel Murder in Philadelphia
H. H. Holmes is convicted of the murder of B. F. Pritzel in Philadelphia. Pritzel, a native of Marshall County born on the William Stout farm in Whitefield, is tied to the case and it is believed Holmes killed Pritzel’s three children. The text states the death sentence is considered just and hopes for no obstruction to justice.
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Easily Cured by Hill's Chloride of Gold Tablets
Cure claimed for drunkenness morphine and tobacco with Hill's Chloride of Gold Tablets. Patient may use stimulants until quitting occurs. Secretly added to tea or coffee. Guaranteed cure in every case. Sold by first class druggists at $1 per package. For details and testimonials write The Ohio Chemical Works, Lima, Ohio.
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Henry School Notes and Local Happenings Grid
Henry school notes cover visits by Mrs Knapp and Miss Nowland, weather delays for the pedestrian club, and a senior class oration. The Robinson county corner stone ceremony at Oot 30 is described with Masonic rites and 100 attendees. Regional demographics list counties, and a Mexico night event at the Presbyterian church is promoted, with multiple subscription offers for local papers and guides.
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Crawford County
An Evening in Mexico lecture in Lacon
The Lacon audience heard a lecture titled An Evening in Mexico by EP Gaston this week. The writer praises it as entertaining and instructive and urges the community to give the young speaker a good reception. Thompson signs the note on his own behalf.
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