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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1898
Page
4
The piece notes calls for trade expansion and population growth, cites the Ponce explorer myth, and discusses the Omaha exposition's profits and attendance. It mentions campaign plans starting September 15, rhetoric from a Gold Democrat, and President McKinley’s wartime and postwar leadership, with pension growth and public sentiment shaping policy. Hood's Sarsaparilla advocated for health.
The narrator and Griff walk the street after Griff’s absence. A tense exchange arises with a street group where a pushy youth threatens a fight, and Griff boasts of organization and plans to fight. The scene includes crude banter, a leering bystanders, and plans for a night out at a joint.
Griffin and Pegg stage a rough street run leading to a makeshift boxing bout in a dust-filled club. A fight ends with Griff overpowering Pegg after a fall and a daring rescue by a narrator. The scene closes with departure and a drink as they part ways.
Henry Casson praised as a warm civic figure in Madison with a long public record. Born 1813 in Brownville Pennsylvania he moved to Wisconsin in 1873 residing in Viroqua. Former Vernon County Censor editor and aide to Gov Rusk he later served as chief clerk at the U S Department of Agriculture and private secretary to Congressman Babcock. Elected secretary of state in 1894 by a large majority.
A Chicago Journal account recalls Newton Imus from Mendota, famed for booming voice and action at southern state meets. The tale centers on his hotel room antics during a late night horsemen’s discussion about past Indiana races and a disruptive performance heard across the building.
A Sherman era ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming blood and mucous impact. J Cheney Co and West Truax Druggists endorse it with testimonials and a 75 cent price per bottle. Aimed at Toledo area readers with other notices about subscriptions and medical tonics.
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