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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1896
Page
2
A Victorian style praise of Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for bowel regularity and gentle stomach support. It claims no habit or griping, advising use after overeating or constipation and warning against inferior substitutes pushed by druggists.
The State Federation of Women's Clubs reports endowment for Miss Fanny Edgar Thomas and honors Mrs Eleanor Horrom. Delegates discuss education, libraries, and club work. Springfield adds a National Council of Jewish Women chapter with officers named, amid remarks on civic ideals and social life.
The Magnolia Grange fair draws about 2000 attendees despite rain and expands grounds and floral halls. Visitors praise unity and practical grange leadership, noting strong premium values, diverse exhibits, and a future powered by organization, electricity, and even telephone-based meetings.
George Torrance argues that Governor Altgeld approved or urged nearly all appropriations of 1893-04, while criticizing Fifer and allies for excessive levies. He cites detailed state budgets, noting Altgeld did not veto most measures and highlighting constitutional limits on state indebtedness.
In the Seventeenth district Maj. James A. Connolly runs a admired campaign and is expected to be reelected. Reports credit his leadership in the House, his patriotism, and support for tariffs to restore national prosperity and aid American labor and farmers.
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