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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
4
Eight months four months outside county. Thanksgiving Day noted by state leaders. Editorials discuss political alignments and the Bryan Democracy challenge. Illinois Supreme Court upholds limits on bank real estate holdings and Torrens law challenge. State tax rate set at 6.5 percent with delayed clerk book updates.
The article recalls 1896 election activity in Marshall and surrounding counties, praising campaign style and Republican gains. It highlights Fort and Graff in the 20th Senatorial district, notes Franklin and Helm winning county offices, and celebrates party energy led by local committees. Also includes an obituary and personal notes from Polly Perley, with memorial reflections and letters from supporters.
A county public message credits Hon Rob for helping secure a place on the regular ballot and aiding in the pursuit of justice. The writer asserts Republicans will remember his good offices in the electoral effort and the broader debt owed to him by the community.
An advertisement promotes Shaker Digestive Cordial as a remedy for digestive fatigue and dyspepsia. It claims plant-based digestive principles aid recovery, with sample bottles priced at 10 cents and available from druggists.
A former Illinois soldier story recounted in Chicago depicts a man who amputated both ankles with a pocket knife in Rebel prison and later became a farmer and stock raiser in Dell Rapids. He served in the Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry, endured capture at Florence and Andersonville, and received a $100 monthly pension.
The town papers reflect local business and character, with advertising speaking for merchants and the level of vigor shown in their pages. A busy, well patronized newspaper commands respect for the community it serves.
The article argues against blood cures for catarrh noting attacks stem from climatic and seasonal factors, especially winter and spring. It critiques "blood purifiers" and promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a remedy that relieves and cures catarrhal attacks.
The article lists Senate staff totals including clerks, messengers, laborers, pages, folders and policemen with 482 000 annual pay for 4 employees per senator plus private secretaries. Salaries and mileage total 480 000. with perquisites the body is described as a million dollar entity. It notes a constitutional amendment proposal was largely overlooked and would have needed a majority of votes cast to pass.
An ornate 19th century ad touts Buckien Arnica Balm as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other skin ailments with a money back guarantee. It claims cures or refunds and lists a 25 cent price per box sold by Dr Powell in Clover. A note mentions a letter to J H Franklin congratulating him on becoming States Attorney of Marshall County.
A Chicago letter dated October 24 1896 describes a sorrowful yet hopeful hymn about captives returning to Zion. The piece blends memories of Babylon with the homeland’s joy as the crowd proclaims Home again while honoring those who did not return.
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