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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
8
An Illinois notice explains that at the April primary the Republican county ticket was fairly nominated by direct vote. The Progressive party chose not to nominate a county ticket and endorsed Republicans. Voters aiming to back the Progressive head should mark crosses opposite Republican names on the lower second ticket.
Charles F Hitchcock of 505 Perry Ave Peoria a longtime real estate broker and 33d degree Mason died Saturday after more than a year of illness Born January 11 1836 in Pitts town NH he moved from Sparland to Peoria in 1875 and later led a grain brokerage before joining Hutchinson Hitchcock Funeral services were held at the Universalist church with Masons in charge Survivors include three children Harry P Barker Maud and the widow Mary Pease Hitchcock was a Republican who supported Lincoln.
Mrs. Anna Steiver of 8 Washi Street Lacon Illinois testifies that after years of kidney trouble backache and urinary distress Doan's Kidney Pills gave relief. She recalls using them at different times and recommends the remedy as meritorious noting improvement in her condition.
State Senator Hugh S. Magill denounced Frank H Funk the Bull Moose candidate for governor during a Princeton appearance. He accused Funk of posing as a Progressive while backing delayed progressive measures and opposing women's suffrage on key bills. Magill will campaign for the Republican ticket in Cook County. Electric Bitters praised for vitality and digestion, with testimonials from Lincoln and local merchants.
Bedford Buick Model 43 driven by 22 year old American H Petit wins Imperial Russian reliability trials. Car collects gold pokal and four minor prizes after 14 days of brutal roads from St Petersburg to Moscow. Only car unpenalized and without broken seals. Riga and Kiev stage wins noted.
Report from Kewanee area notes chicken thieves strike again over two raids wiping out 150 birds from Pat Fagen. He recently sold his farm for a premium and plans to move to Iowa as losses mount amid ongoing poultry thefts.
The Rock Island system pursues outright purchase of the Chicago Peoria and St Louis railroad to gain a direct route into Illinois coal fields and a link to St Louis. Auction of the CP and SL line is set for Nov 18 in Springfield under federal court order. Management changes and possible reorganization of routes are discussed as bidders weigh control.
An advertisement touts D D D as a mild wash for eczema promising itch relief. The copy notes an AL trial will prove its efficacy and offers a money back guarantee if the first regular size 91 00 hottie does not work as described.
Advice on modernizing home lighting highlights replacing aging carbon lamps with metal filament types for brighter efficient light. It covers voltage and wattage ratings, room space guidelines, multiple small lamps for even illumination, and the benefits of 110 volt metal filament lamps for 200 square foot rooms.
The piece describes a teacher’s day starting at 8 30 with preparation for many subjects and duties. It notes after school duties with troublesome pupils and attending lectures. It cites salaries from 30 dollars monthly and the burden of purchasing materials, travel for institutes, and retirement notions in old age.
Stark County News reports Osceola unrest when Dr. Philip S. Roberts walked into a church during services Sunday night and fired. Sheriff Malone and Deputy Davis responded, bringing him to Toulon for examination. Roberts paid a fine of 20 dollars plus costs after information was filed, with the article noting booze as a factor and including a testimonial about Foley Kidney Pills.
The fragment discusses pronoun use in object and subject forms, examples show the correct pairs, and notes common errors in phrases like you and me versus me and you. It cites quotations and a Harper's Bazar style fragment on correct pronoun placement.
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