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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1872
Page
4
A vintage party endorsement columns urges voters to support the Republican ticket for county state and district offices headed by candidates from coroner to president. The piece links party success to the postwar era and cites national figures and election results to urge turnout.
Marshall county voters are urged to express their views next Tuesday on stock running at large and the public highways, weighing whether horses cattle swine and sheep should have access. The note cites farmer concerns and urges participation and responsibility to influence law outcomes. Wm Reddick of Ottawa, Democratic state senator and temperance champion, says he will not vote for Korner but will vote for Oglesby, citing Koerner's temperance stance.
A fragment states it is the duty of one in each school district to ensure every voter is on hand and has a card so that every vote for the Republican ticket is polled, underscoring that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.
The notice warns voters to inspect ballots for fraudulent "crow" tickets, names substituted for other candidates, and explains that altering a vote is a crime with fines and imprisonment. It urges early voting, checking with challengers, and emphasizes not trusting misprinted or altered tickets.
The ballots planned for next Tuesday will list 37 persons to be voted for, likely making this one of the longest ballots ever cast in a single election.
Advertisement touts Dr Wilkefft Anti-Periodic and Ague Cure as a universal remedy for malarial fevers and related ailments. It claims safety for all ages, no arsenic or quinine, and that even the elderly and infants can use it with confidence, urging belief in its never-failing efficacy.
In this city October, a son born to Edward Woop. In Saratega township October a son to Edward J. Yaris of Fort Harker Ken and grandson to Mr. George Scholes. In Whitetel October a daughter to James Fr Newman.
Died. In this city Oct 24 of fever Botpitia aged 73 daughter of 8 Keyxki. In this city Oct 27 Lizzie Farmer colored aged 13. In Whitefield Oct 14 little daughter of Mr 7 Schaad aged 2. At Lacow Oct 25 Alice Lundy 18 Nannie 10 months daughter of G W T Be. At Hennepin Oct 24 babe of J M Small aged 14 months.
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