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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1890
Page
6
Reports from the United States Mish Commission on Behring Sea indicate whale extinction trends. The Queen's speech to unveil planned Irish local government bill. Seattle unearths opium smuggling via dough crusts in “Chinese biscuits.” Health warnings urge avoiding money as a disease carrier.
Russell Sage contends Jay Gould is the world’s heaviest securities owner with dividend income of 2 million dollars annually and total income estimated at 10 to 12 million. He says Gould aims for about six percent net return and that Gould lives very economically, potentially moving higher in the list of rich men.
The West Alexander Presbyterian Church in Washington County Pennsylvania celebrated its 100th anniversary with a large gathering. The article chronicles early founders, the first pastors John Brice and John McClusky, church splits over psalmody, the academy link, and revival history, noting a long, influential lineage in religious and educational progress and community service. It highlights the three-ridges name, Old customs, and later pastors including Rev W H Lester, with remarks on congregational gifts and missionary work.
An advertisement urges readers to inspect Kemp's Balsam for coughs and colds, claiming only the best ingredients are used. It touts a bright clear bottle when held to the light and compares favorably with other remedies. Prices are 50 cents and 1 dollar, with sample bottles free.
The Ohio Legislature met in extra session on the 14th while Governor Campbell sent a message alleging criminality in Cincinnati boards and urging restoration of local home rule to the city. The report notes other national items including New York census growth, prairie fires in North Dakota, and deaths of public figures.
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