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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1894
Page
4
The text notes farmers worried by low prices and foresees repentance for those who quit raising horses. It mentions roads as a path to farmer and town improvement and cites political comment on election results and state actions. It also discusses John Hartley taking office, bonds, and county roles amid broader references to New York and city consolidations.
The piece lists leaders and groups attributing outcomes to diverse causes from politicians to religious and economic powers. It then discusses a war discourse between Japan and China and notes Hon W L Douglas offering free medical care to his workers to bridge employer worker divides and foster goodwill.
The Chicago drainage canal is planned as a 36 mile artificial waterway linking the Chicago River to Lake Joliet and via the Illinois River, designed as a main outlet for Chicago sewage and a potential but unlikely commercial link to a larger waterway. Estimated cost is about 25 million dollars, with completion pushed beyond May 1896 by unforeseen difficulties.
A 19th century advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant and powerful remedy for constipation indigestion chronic sick headache and summer complaint. It claims quick relief and lists bottle sizes and prices with sale by Dr Powell.
The notice advertises a two year subscription combination for 2.00 aimed at new subscribers and returning readers, plus a promotion for Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin as a stomach aid. It also reports on the University of Illinois Urbana expansion, including the $160,000 Engineering Hall dedication and record enrollment growth in engineering programs.
The RL and PRR inaugurate excursions to Texas, Oklahoma, and Indian Territory with trips on November 2, December 4 and 18. One-way plus 82 is the round trip fare. Tickets valid up to 20 days with west of the Missouri river stopovers. Inquiries to station agent George A Dackworth.
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