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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1888
Page
2
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The article critiques Mr Thornton and Mr Bascom on tariff policy, arguing the Republican stance has not shifted and that Democratic positions misframe protection needs. It debates whether duties should be high enough to shield industries, contending current tariffs already outpace free trade levels.
A speaker argues against removing wool tariffs, claiming it would ruin American sheep farming and force dependence on foreign wool. The speaker credits the tariff with enabling growth, warns of slaughtered flocks if the tariff ends, and promotes the Republican policy as securing long term national prosperity versus Democratic plans.
The Marshall Rebekah Degree lodge No 170 held its second memorial service with Noble Grand pro tem Dr Kinnear and Mrs F A Raymond Sr delivering tributes. She emphasized fidelity to Odd Fellowship, family duties, and Christian living while recalling Father Burt as the charter member and urging members to live by the order’s principles.
The article recounts a memorial service with addresses by Dr Kiongar and J Spencer Burt, praising the order’s fraternal and charitable aims. It notes Miss Crabbs and Mrs Raymond contributing remarks and praises Magnolia schoolteacher Ralston, with impromptu readings filling gaps in a dense program.
The Minonk Blade questions ML Newell’s residency in Minonk and criticizes his past legal actions including road suit losses and the city limits dispute. It notes plans for a Republican rally on October 31 with Judge Payson speaking, and warns of a sensational scandal involving Tank Kee.
A huge Peoria rally drew many Republicans along with the Henry Light Guard Band. The procession featured 16 brass bands and 8 drum corps, described as among the largest and most enthusiastic Peoria has seen.
In this city on October 3 at the bride’s parents’ residence Mrs. HARRY N. BLAGKEMON of Poole was married to Williom Worley’s eldest daughter by Rev W H Morgan. On October 17 at St Mary’s parish, George Chain wed Isa Katie Bonn in a ceremony by Father Bonk. In Chillicothe on October 24 John H. Barbour married Miss Lizzie Hughes, both of C.
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