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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1900
Page
5
Editorial notes the laborer’s desire for better wages and consumer strength over farmer benefits, praises McKinley’s leadership and predicts reelection, mentions two large cargo ships under construction in Connecticut for Pacific trade, and cites Judge Yates visiting many counties in Illinois with broad voter turnout in Cook County reaching over 400 000.
The former president declares that a full dinner pail signals progress and that men who refuse to work and vote to support their families are not good citizens. He frames civic duty around labor and provision for families.
Founding-era style quote attributed to William McKinley arguing patriotism requires steady judgment beyond seeking current applause. The text contrasts fleeting oratory with enduring prudence and courage in leadership.
A historical notice stresses that the paramount issue for citizens is sound money, arguing it underpins national welfare, strength, and prosperity beyond any other concern. The piece calls for patriotic focus on monetary policy and economic stability.
Bellamy Storer the United States minister to Spain spoke with the Pope who asserted that Catholic church interests require American rule in the Philippines. Storer reportedly declined three negotiation requests from Filipino representatives.
The city reports 52 bodies recovered today, reaching 107 in the last four days. Totals rise to 2,007 recovered overall with many more found unreported. No reason to revise the death estimate.
The legislature passes a bill amending Goebel law with stricter penalties and safeguards, but outcomes split blame between parties. Four former Democratic congressmen from Illinois campaigns for the Republican ticket, including Col James Campbell, Gen John Black, William Foreman, and George Panear, signaling party realignments and rejection of Bryanism.
A letter from Hon Joseph V Graff of Peoria Illinois dated October 15 1900 discusses anti polygamy views and critiques polygamy in Utah. He supports constitutional amendment proposals to prohibit polygamy and condemns church pledges and political maneuvering around the issue.
Ontario New York druggist Mr C R Grandin recalls a winter incident in which he advised Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy when a customer could not find her preferred cough medicine. She later returned with a friend and urged them to try Chamberlain’s, returning the bottle if not worth the price. The remedy is sold by Dr Powell.
The Ohio trust law of 1898 defines a trust as a combination of capital skill or goods by one or more entities to restrain trade limit production fix prices prevent competition and bind members to non sale or transport of goods or to unite interests to affect prices.
The Republican office seeks a boy to learn the Printing business as a stepping stone to fame and fortune. It offers a valuable vocation to develop both mechanically and intellectually. Apply at once.
Ex comptroller James Eckles, a respected banker and Democrat, speaks in Peoria defending the national banking system. He argues banks supply essential credit for industry, reduce interest rates, and benefit labor and farmers, noting government profits from banking taxes and wartime support. He supports industrial combinations aimed at honest, effective management.
A compact note urges concise writing for rural and town matters. It advocates crisp plain language, revising to keep to a small compass, and avoiding verbose storytelling that could mislead or disappoint editors.
M. E. Lowther district court clerk of Centerville Iowa suffered intense cholera morbus for three days from eating cucumbers. After trying many medicines he used Chamberlain's Cholera Morbus Remedy and three doses relieved him entirely. For sale by Dr Powell.
Judge H M Coburn of Lake Forest, head of the Lake county Democratic committee, asserts Bryan supporters may desert in a potential Democratic versus Republican debate. He warns that Democrats could lose most votes in Shields if the discussion proceeds, claiming only a few would remain.
Eugene V Brewster who originated the Bryan monetary dinner in New York says he will vote for McKinley James R Planders a Joliet Democrat spoke at a Du Page county meeting Joliet hosts many Democrats who will not vote Bryan. A Catholic church fair in Franklin state saw Alschular lose to Yates Rev Father Lyons a lifelong Democrat backs the Republican ticket. Gov Roosevelt was introduced at Winchester Kentucky by committee member Johnny Girder who informed Bryan of his nomination four years ago J S Ham editor of Mount Pulgink Democrat backed McKinley in a Monday speech. The Chicago Record lists presidential preferences of teachers at major colleges showing McKinley 346 Bryan 108 Wooley 21 undetermined 263 refused 4 a near six to one ratio. The New York Herald canvass predicts Bryan breaks even in Greater New York while McKinley expects a large state majority. J W Hunter of Abingdon former Peoria district revenue collector and 1892Democratic congress nominee spoke at Lewiston last week.
Passersby once chummy neighbors now clash over politics with one for Bryan and the other for Mack. Wenona welcomed Republican turnout last Thursday with a lengthy Mt. Carmel speaker T. G. Risley, Chicago official Dorsey Patton, Dixon DA Joe Betha, and J. W. Parker of Watertown. The Streator labor band and Rutland quartet provided music.
Advertises a permanent cure for stomach ailments through a South American Nervine rite. Claims quick relief from the first dose and promises a marvelous, safe remedy for all ages. Appears in The Henry Republican subscription notice.
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