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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
10
A fragment from a 1920s era paper discusses Republican figures, governor candidates, and statehood debates. It recalls mob violence in Peoria, the McCray case, and pending lynching sentences. The piece mentions Oklahoma-Todian statehood plans and joint commissions to Congress.
Rising railway wrecks due to more trains and higher speeds threaten postal clerks. Mail car placement beside engines puts clerks in grave danger with little warning. Over 40 clerks killed and 600 injured this year, prompting calls to transfer from trunk lines where salaries reach 1600 dollars to faster lines with about 1000 dollars yearly.
An advertisement touts Booshow's German Syrup as the only market remedy that relieves and cures consumption coughs colds and throat and lung ailments. It promises relief through a “Poo Water” mixture and soothing agents, claiming the product restores rest and eases night symptoms.
Fragmented correspondence discusses whether American Methodists became a separate church without Wesley or his consent. Gorter argues for episcopal alignment while Stevens notes Wesley’s shifts on episcopal ordination and governance. The exchange probes church unity and the future of Methodism versus Anglican models.
A plan to build a new residence or farm west of the boss lace, with ownership transitioning to son Red who recently started. Foundation work and capes set to begin Monday as crews prepare. Eleanor Scott elected superintendent in the M. E. Youngay School with M. E. McCulloch as assistant. Mr Butler from Washburn observed Saturday en route to Toluca for Sunday. Woo McCoy visited Toluca on Sunday. Krank and family shipped Monday from this point by our stock. Local conditions faced a bad threatening vicrums as the area remained unsettled.
Saratoga notes report Woodin returning from Arkapags seeking real estate investments after frost losses. Webber and King shipped two car loads of cattle and goods. Albert Harrison travels to Hot Springs for treatment. Milon Holmen's family plans farm improvements aided by a telephone line. A bride and groom, Chariss and an unnamed partner, were celebrated. Wim John Mallaan dies in Chillicothe. Issiok Van Oastrand visits, David Onesy suffers a bad runaway. Quiam brothers repair farms. Peter Green brings cattlegot from Dakota. a car load of western home wore. The column lists local names, moves, and small town events.
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