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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
10
Society notes praise Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription claiming it cures pain from womanly diseases and restores beauty and happiness. A Forest, Missouri testimonial describes relief from ovaries inflammation suppressed periods and fatigue after six bottles, urging readers to avoid substitutes and try Pleasant Pellets as a laxative.
All communications by mail to this office address The Republican Henry Illinois Subscription rates list One Year in advance five dollars and fifty cents eight months one dollar ten cents four months fifty cents Outside County rates per year two dollars.
The ticket shows statewide races for U. S. Senator Albert J Hopkins and Supreme Court Chris Mumer, plus state and local posts. Candidates include Frederick A. Busse for State Treasurer Alfred Bayliss for Superintendent of Public Instruction McKinley Kerrick Evans for University Trustees Gratf Kerrick Fish for Representatives Wright Uebler for Sheriff and Harrison J. Gregory for County Treasurer. Pettier Putnan County slate lists Henry Mills for County Judge Staunton for County Clerk Jasper Cecil for Sheriff and Turner for County Surveyor among others.
A Republican County Central committee meeting in La con planned a countywide campaign schedule. Events listed include Lacon Oct 10, La Rose Oct 11, Richland Oct 14, La Prairie Oct 16, Whitefield Oct 17, Sparland Oct 18, Varna Oct 20, Lacon Oct 21, Wenona Oct 22, Hopewell Oct 23, Toluca Oct 24, Henry Oct 25, and Toluca Nov 1 and 8 with noted speakers and a push for the Republican ticket.
The article outlines three November 4 referenda: initiative and referendum for state legislation. local petition driven legislation by eight and five percent thresholds. and direct election of U S senators by popular vote. It notes the vote seeks sentiment to guide later adoption and urges voter consideration tonight.
W J Nelson writes from Texas to Henry Republican about rice culture prospects and the region as a home. He notes 80 to 90 acres with 40 cut, plans larger pumping plant and more land next year, and that rice pays well with ample water. He invites land seekers from Henry County to consider relocation and investment opportunities.
Scott's Emulsion is promoted as a sustaining food for all ages. It claims to aid flesh, strength, and recovery from wasting diseases, with specific notes for men women and children. The ad lists Scott & Bowne as chemists and prices of 50c and 1.00.
The Toluca Star profiles Gus Stankie a trusted farmer and potential Marshall county sheriff and Junius H Uebler a mine worker turned clerk candidate praised for self made merit. The Joliet Daily Republican also fronts Ed R Hannum seeking county superintendent with community support noted at Varna meeting.
The Ottawa Journal published a false death notice claiming Mat Gay was killed in Henry. Mat Gay is alive and healthy, and the Rutland Record condemns such fabrications as a base trick that causes grief. The column ends with an unrelated pancake flour ad.
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