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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1880
Page
4
The article reflects on gratitude amid a troubled year, praising health across borders and political calm. It argues genuine thanksgiving stems from a disciplined, humble mindset, faith in God, and trust through adversity, urging readers to praise despite hardship and stay united under Providence.
The Chicago Times reports renewed effort to convert the Illinois and Michigan canal and the Illinois river to a ship canal linking Lake Michigan with the Mississippi. The plan aims to unite Chicago and a broad western belt for shared improvement interests and regional prosperity.
The article discusses a broad push for a ship canal project led by Hon. Chas. B. Farewell and supporters including Ottawa meetings. It echoes calm optimism about U S prosperity, warns farmers to avoid debt in boom times, urges prudent land improvement, and notes Garfield’s political rise and a shift toward private property on the western ranges. It also mentions mining interests in Wyoming Territory and railroad freight traffic growth.
Fragmentary ad style text claims physicoga and agriculture use with a prescription for flexible crops and faver mixtures. It mentions stopping inflammatory action on dry lands and claims Rheumatism relief by Dr. Thomas's Electric Oil described as curing in a crack.
In Sparland on November 23 Joseph Beaumont wed Alice Ida Denry of Peoria County Snachwine township Putnam County. On November 22 at the bride’s parent residence by W H Williams Eeq Enoch Strawn of Hopewell Marshall County wed Adaline Williams daughter of John and Melinda. In Hennepin Navy 16 at Congregational Church Rev J Bulley united Lyle H Dorley and Lena M Parbon both of Hennepin.
In Whitefield township on November 23 Our Mother Jerusha Burt aged 80 years four months seven days wife of George Burt and mother to J Spencer George Jr and Clarence E Hurt and Mrs Corelix Ellen Love Funeral today Ciradays at p m at the family residence Rev J J Bunnell her pastor all officiate Interment Sugar Grove cemetery In Hennepin November 17 Estesa Betha Bast 9 years 5 months Near Mt Palatine November 16 Louiba By gers 6 months 13 days child of Dr George C Koehler formerly of this city
Prices listed for wheat corn oats and oats alternatives with notes on live hogs wool molasses and fats. Mixed quality terms appear with several figures and units, including winter wheat at 80 and corn around 70 80 per bushel and a range of livestock and byproducts.
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