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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1888
Page
2
Henry Republican outlines 5 terms of subscription and renewals with payment methods. The page lauds Thanksgiving, noting peaceful times after a presidential campaign, widespread prosperity, and relief from disease, while emphasizing unity under the new president and adherence to laws.
A public notice urges the general assembly to require annual financial statements and open publication of all property assessments. It calls for assessor notices in newspapers, public board meetings to review complaints, and broader publication of town officers’ actions to increase transparency and fairness.
Report from Chicago notes a December 4 gathering to urge the ship canal plan and sewering of the Ili노le river area with Michigan water to dilute and flush pollution. The piece cites Republican strength in Kansas and future congressional control, and mentions the resignation of a Rock Island general-passenger agent moving to California for family health.
The Chicago Tribune lauds Judge Payson of Illinois as the ideal Interior Secretary. It praises his land reform leadership, eight years in Congress, and familiarity with the land, pension, and patent offices. Illinois Republicans would unite behind his cabinet appointment for strong, progressive administration.
The biennial Modern Woodmen of America camp met last week in Des Moines Iowa with about 450 delegates from Iowa Nebraska Kansas Colorado Wisconsin Minnesota and Dakota. J C Root of Lyons Iowa served as Head Consul and J Q Toot presided. The order has paid over 205000 to widows and orphans in six years and claims more than 24000 members. A parade ended at the Capitol where Governor Larrabee delivered a welcome. Major political notes include L Lehman seeking state senate nomination and M O Van Meter dies in Rome after 40 years in missionary work. A new banking law restricts state bank establishment in cities over 10000 and imposes examinations. Bond County eyes township organization and Illinois speakership candidates are listed.
A Thanksgiving ode extols gratitude and national blessings while noting abundant harvests and divine favor. The piece shifts to health advice about winter croup in children, urging early Cham berlain Cough Remedy use and praising its safety. It also reviews Harper's Magazine Christmas number and steam heated passenger cars, plus ads for St Patrick's Pills.
The case in the Marshall County Circuit Court decrees a sale of real estate by public auction. On December 5, 1888, at 3 p.m., at the west courthouse door in Lacon, the south half of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 22 and a portion of section 21 in Township 13 North Range 9 East will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A certificate of purchase will be issued and a deed delivered after 15 months unless redeemed per law.
The Toledo Blade promotes its weekly newspaper and Bride, boasting wide circulation and low price. It invites readers to request specimen copies and to enroll subscribers, plus mentioning a Blade Sewing Machine with terms for agents and clubs offering high commissions.
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