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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1901
Page
6
The article argues corn cannot be raised as cheaply outside Illinois and the corn belt remains compact. Expanding east or west brings less favorable conditions, north risks frosts, and south dangerous heat. Corn land remains scarce and valuable due to superior soil and market access.
At the national convention portmasters led by Charles Emory Smith reported 7 000 000 000 pieces of mail handled yearly with 100 000 000 misdirected pieces. Debate over remedies included school instruction in directing letters for 16 minutes daily to spark interest at home.
J R Veach writes from Pomona California praising fine weather and recent two inch rain. He describes rapid settlement, orange harvests light but quality good, agriculture, many churches, and upcoming Lake Route railway. He mentions packing houses, a cannery, and his work as a traveling solicitor for American Dye Works.
A teachers meeting in Marshall County will convene Saturday at Wenona High School. The program runs 10:00 am to 8:15 pm featuring devotions solo by Emma Mae Miller, Morals and Manners outline from Our Course of Study, and discussions led by Effie Broner Henry Crosscup Pritchard and others. Questions on education methodology to be answered include child development ages, sense learning, habit formation, and acquisition processes. Laura Freeman, secretary.
Mr C J Held of Hopewell sees a large painting by N J Montgomery in a local furniture store window and offers to buy for 15000. The artist offers a cheaper variant, but Held laughs off the price and leaves with 80 in his pocket. The tale ends with Held deciding against the purchase as he compares it to land value.
Remarkable claim of a mystic remedy that supposedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days. The advert says the treatment acts on the system and removes the cause, with immediate disappearance of the disease after the first dose. Priced at 75 cents and 1.00, sold by Powell druggists in Henry, Illinois.
List of land deals in towns including Lombard, Sparland, Belle Plain and Toluca shows multiple transfers. Names such as Henry, Theresa Peters, Dominic Jave, James Keenan, Spencer Ketchum, Joshua, and Michel Gilum appear with various lot descriptions and street-side notes.
A vintage ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as a strength booster for sickly children. It claims the product helps children grow, eat, sleep, and play, and invites readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne of New York.
The piece discusses the crowded field for the United States senator race with many candidates from across the state. It notes the opportunity for Peoria and the possibility of Graff or Cook County pursuit, while predicting many aspiring names as the legislature convenes. It also mentions the need for decisive action and the potential impact of regional support.
Congressman Joseph V. Graff, a Peoria Daily Journal figure, declines a senate candidacy. In a letter to the Journal he says the paper’s suggestion was made without his knowledge and he remains content as a U S representative. He asks the Journal to clear his position for readers and friends.
An ad-like fragment touts Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as providing immediate relief for colds and coughs. It warns of progression to bronchitis or pneumonia and claims a single bottle suits ordinary colds and severe cases.
The Henry Republican office offers mourning and writing stationery at low prices plus envelopes with or without return cards. It markets periodical subscriptions, various printing services, handbills, bill heads, invitations and engraving orders with prompt service and first class work.
Abraham Hare of Belleville Illinois calls Electric Bitters the best selling bitters he has handled in 20 years. He says it cures stomach liver kidneys and bowels issues, purifies the blood and strengthens nerves. Sold at Dr Powell's City Drug Store. State politics stir in Illinois with campaigns and squabbles noted by local papers.
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