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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1900
Page
4
The notice lists printing and editorial details for a Republican paper dated Thursday November 18 1000. It notes office contact information, mail submission, and admission of various regional printing and publishing entities along with pricing and phone numbers for editors and residence.
A Peoria Journal summary notes upcoming busy four years as Republicans gain power and Gerrymandering in Illinois shifts districts. It cites Cullom allies, Bryan and Roosevelt campaign contrasts, and predicts increased Republican representation and rural free delivery expansion nationwide.
Illinois wealth falls by over 100 million from last year with Cook County bearing the bulk of the drop. State total assessment stands at 779,513,075 while Cook reaches 200,564,622 and Hardin is the smallest at 318,062. McLean and Peoria rank as the second and third richest counties with 17,700,729 and 168,180,018 respectively.
A large group of Henry City Republican business and professional friends honored Dr. B. I. Forrest with a gold headed cane at his residence. The event featured an oyster supper, toasts, and tributes praising Forrest’s public service including two terms as mayor and his medical work. Forrest announced plans to study in Chicago and relocate to Texas with his family, while thanking friends for their support.
A home remedy guide suggests giving from one fourth to half a teaspoon in a baby’s bottle, or half to a teaspoon for larger children, dissolved in milk to boost nourishment. It claims immediate benefits for mother and child and notes SCOTT & BOWNE in New York as chemists.
The Rockford Haoks Federation of Woman's Clubs heard Chicago author Wila W. Pearth discuss the essay Trend of American Social Life. Pearth praised some club work but criticized methods, denounced the smart set and wage equality debates, and warned about unions and social pretensions shaping society.
Poem praising Illinois landscapes and industries ends with a drug advertisement for White's Cream Vermifuge by Dr Powell. It extols coal, farms, canals, and lightning while promoting a 95 cent price for the worm remedy.
Springfield, Nov 9. Special jury proclamation designates Thursday, Nov 29, 1900 as a day of public thanksgiving and praise. The governor urges rest from work, charitable thoughts, and generous deeds for all fellowmen, citing religious verses to emphasize gratitude for God’s mercy.
An article extols the sunlit woman as the ideal wife and home leader and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female disorders. It cites Mrs. Maud Pearce of Ohio as a testimonial, claiming twelve bottles cured she related symptoms and restored strength, with additional mentions of Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets.
The Illinois river valley, once served by river and canal with many elevators from LaSalle to Peru, gains water transport advantage as Chicago drainage channel raises water levels. Pekin firm buys remaining river elevators and ships grain to Peoria, challenging rail rates from Chillicothe.
The article notes reduced bunbol costs and cheaper transport boosting farmer profits in Chillicothe and along river towns. It highlights Captain Wallace of Joliet planning 20 new grain barges, LaSalle’s coal output, and zinc ore transport constraints. It mentions Chicago sewerage and Ballard’s Hort products in passing.
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