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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1895
Page
2
A sentimental reflection on Thanksgiving Day, memory of childhood, and home life. The piece celebrates family reunions, parental tenderness, and the enduring joy of the home, urging gratitude to religious faith and republic ideals.
The annual report quotes the Secretary of Agriculture urging higher educational standards for meat inspectors and cooperation between state, municipal, and national authorities. It notes 65 slaughtering establishments are inspected, with certificates of health accompanying shipments. it warns of risk if cooperation fails and calls for consumer demand for government certified meat.
The Republican announces Harney and Kinnear a new law firm practicing in all branches of law and real estate. P. Harney noted for eloquence and strong practice. L. R. Kinnear brings Chicago experience and education from Northwestern Michigan and Bryant & Stratton. The paper expects them to build a strong legal practice.
The text argues that even with many diseased horses slaughtered for food, consumers should accept only inspector inspected meat. It claims inspection does not improve taste but ensures the product is not from diseased animals. All inspected meats bear an inspector’s label on cans or packages.
The article outlines salaries for House of Representatives posts including the clerkship at 5000 dollars a year with broad patronage, sergeant at arms at 5000 dollars, door keeper at 3000 dollars, and a staff of 160 or more assistants paid 600 to 2000 per season. The postmaster earns 2500 and the chaplain receives 1200 for daily prayers at opening sessions.
The November issue of McClure’s Magazine featuring the opening chapter of the Life of Lincoln sold out two weeks after publication, boosting circulation by 45 000 new subscribers. The December edition will exceed 200 000 copies, up 26 000, with additional Lincoln life chapters and 25 pictures including four Lincoln portraits, many published for the first time.
Arrangements are perfected for complete mail service over the Rock Island from Peoria to Chicago. Every passenger train carries Uncle Sam's mail bags with three mails each way in 24 hours, boosting business and public profit. The Rock Island offers excellent service to the public.
The Chicago article quotes Governor Altgeld declaring he is out of politics and will hand the state government back to the people in about fourteen months. The piece also advertises Bly's Pineola Balsam and Placola Balsam as effective remedies for coughs, bronchitis, and asthma.
Local retailer advertises a sample line of garments priced at one-third below wholesale. The notice claims no Henry County house can rival these low prices and invites shoppers to inspect the selection.
Cost cuts push millinery items like hoods fascinators leggings mittens wool hosiery and skirts to clear. Housewide sale offers reduced prices on fashion hats and accessories at the shop.
The Marshall County Music Teachers Association will hold its first meeting in this city on Thursday December 6 with an afternoon program of papers music and discussion. Evening programs feature Mr and Mrs Bicknell Young of the Chicago Conservatory of Magic and an address by Dr H S Perkins. The event includes recitals readings and a series of musical selections by local performers and visiting artists. Admission is charged for the evening program.
Goods are being bought for spring with all winter stock marked down. Customers are urged to pay now and choose from a wide clearance at Henry's Biggest Bargain Store.
E Hutchins announces a Thanksgiving night spectacle on Thursday November 28 a fine Cutter exhibition at Duke Bros For further details inquire at Yaeger's Sample Room A Pantagraph quote questions shredded corn as horse feed an experimental idea worth trying Speaker Reed will count a quorum next house with Democrats in the minority Chancey Vepew quips on living vs epitaphs Duke Bros selling sleighs and lots
Patrons can save 25 to 40 percent on regular prices. The display features political and literary works by Longfellow Tennyson Bryant Burns Browning and more in varied bindings. The selection includes Mary Jane Holmes novels Bibles Catholic and Episcopal prayer books and numerous juvenile titles.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores rashes and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Also reports of Mrs Bessie Croft arriving in Oklahoma with her husband James Croft and a note of births in the city and Denver. Market prices for corn wheat and flour are listed in a brief commodity section.
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