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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1886
Page
4
A compilation of brief items from the Kenry Republican covers subscription terms, southern political slang, costs of cotton picking, war reminiscences, speeches at a Republican convention, forest fires in Wisconsin, drought and well digging, and G A R visit enthusiasm on the Pacific coast.
The state will elect 26 senators and 158 representatives in November with odd districts voting for four year terms and even districts for two year terms. Some further senators may be elected due to deaths and resignations. Powderly is praised for his honor and wisdom and denounces violence in the Knights of Labor while reaffirming commitment to liberty and the organization.
Capt Sol York reports the Grey Eagle shuttles between the city and Henry with daily trips and varying passenger counts. He notes the river is very low between the city and Henry unless Copperas Creek dam breaks, and dock completion would improve operations but is slow.
A boisterous passenger on an Illinois Central train boasts of selling melons in Chicago at 250 dollars each and recalls how, in Michigan, he grew 600 melons on a floor-sized patch. The counterexample ridicules his tale while recounting a scam to ship melons in boxcars along a railroad line.
The piece denounces baking powder adulteration with lime and alum, warning these additives harm health. It cites Prof. Mott’s findings that most brands contain lime or alum, except Royal Baking Powder, and explains lime’s harmful effects on digestion and organs, urging public denouncement and safe alternatives.
A concise directive notes that formulating a single question is proper while avoiding additional questions or statements. It emphasizes focusing the inquiry and omitting extraneous elements. This guidance applies to clear, targeted information seeking.
Fire damages the Peoria Freeman office for about 500 dollars. Squire Bententon, 81, dies at London Mills after years indoors. Monroe land warrant owned by Macomb resident dates to 1818. Republican conventions nominate local officials and congress candidates. Paxton and Tuscola items note corporate purchases and sidewalk neglect. Mounted reunion plans in Bushnell and widespread party tickets outlined.
Mr Dillon of Normal asserts that advertising builds demand and brand familiarity. He claims extensive ads in local and national papers, including Texas, have created a nationwide presence for his business with a modest initial investment. He cites his growing fortune as proof of advertising success.
Judge Payson attended and spoke as reported by the Minoak Blade. The summary recalls Democratic deficits, treasury cash balances, and calls for a tariff favoring American labor. The speaker argues for bond payment, greenback retirement, and republican revival led by John A. Logan as 1888 presidential candidate.
The chancery division of the High Court in London ruled for The Charles A Vogeler Company of Baltimore against H Churchill & Co of Brisbane. Churchill cannot register the mark St Patrick's Oil and must pay costs. Vogeler has won a second trademark suit in England in three years. Skippy Johnson furthers a scam involving a sponge and a bottle of whisky to dodge paying a bar bill.
In Paris Texas excitement follows the reported cure of J E Corley who could not turn or lift his head due to consumption. A trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery gave relief, leading to a larger bottle and two boxes of pills. After two boxes and two bottles he fully recovered, gaining 86 pounds. Free trial bottles at Dr Powell’s drug store.
The Chicago Journal warns of a brewing Methodist cyclone at Lake Bluff with many officers backing a liberal policy allowing dancing and worldly festivities. Dr Jutkina and others oppose the change, signaling a sharp clash over the community’s direction.
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