21 Nov 1872
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1872
Page
1
Citizens learn Judge Richmond granted an injunction restraining interest payments on Putnam County R R Bonds. The move, supported by a Snachwine township faction, threatens principal repayment and shocks many holders who trusted county obligations. The countywide stance favors honoring bonds and preserving credit.
The piece argues for general publicity of state laws in local papers to reduce citizen ignorance and improve newspapers. It critiques local stock law voting as potentially unconstitutional and notes Streator forms a rolling mill company with $75,000 capital and key incorporators.
An advertisement page lists Puran's Musical Montacr gment and Leoxr's Cottax Monroy briefed as periodicals for readers of music and literature. It promotes subscriptions at $8 per year, with noted premiums, editors, and publishing details from J. L. Peters, Locke & Jonas, and others. It highlights Arthur's Temi magazine chromo, Punchline items, and various periodicals including Puranson's Magazine and New Church publications with subscription prices and mailing notes.
The Aurora Beacon writes of editors running for county offices facing defeats, noting editors’ obligation to voice opinions and the backlash when they differ. It cites Howlett of Carroll’s critique and surveys varied reactions from readers and officials, highlighting the journalist’s fragile standing amid public notice and personal interest tensions.
A Chillicothe resident’s door foundling led to an investigation. A semate aboard a train slipped off then returned, tracing to Peoria and Marshall counties. Authorities intervened with evidence, securing care for the child until its death months later.
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