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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1888
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription terms: price one dollar and fifty cents a year paid in advance, with extra charges for out of county delivery. It explains renewal dates, payment timing, address changes, and required sender details including post office. Payments may be made by money order draft postal order or registered letter to George Burt.
An article urges farmers to compare costs under protectionist duties versus free trade and claims profits rise. It endorses the Republican county ticket with G G McAdam for circuit clerk, W G Zimmerman for coroner, J J Sands for prosecutor, and Mr Westervelt for surveyor as capable nominees.
A Woodford county electorate note praises Rep candidate P A Oven for the legislature. The writer calls him a capable experienced gentleman and staunch Republican, confident he will defend party standards and diligently represent the district if elected.
Condensed platform outlines support for free ballot protection for workers, abolition of war taxes, labor protection against cheap foreign labor, free internal commerce, railroad regulation, homestead titles, home rule for territories, double monetary standard, education funding, strong merchant marine and shipyards, robust navy and coast defenses, secure water routes, assertive foreign rights, civil service reform, and strong care for soldiers.
An advertisement touts Warner's Log Cabin Hops and Buchu Remedy as a discreet health aid that promotes healthy stomach action and digestion, claiming natural health benefits for the user. The copy urges discreet use of the remedy as the best solution.
A large audience heard Bishop Spalding's Sunday lecture at New Opera Hall. He argued for a universal law of progress in nature and humanity, tracing language, clothing, food, and government from primitive to refined forms and urging personal development to match national achievement.
A midwestern sermon argues people should value inner growth over money and urban comfort. It contends noble character comes from lifelong learning, with examples from Gladstone and Bismarck, noting mind remains vital beyond age forty and in rural or small town life.
Obituaries recount the deaths of Jacob Skinkle, Dr John G Baker, and Albert Monroe Pool in Henry. Skinkle died Oct 12 at his daughter’s home in El Paso. Baker died after a fall at a Democratic meeting and subsequent illness. Pool lived in Henry since 1849 and was a leading local businessman and public figure. Funerals were held at the Presbyterian church with Masonic and civic honors.
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