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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
2
The article notes rapid growth in cement manufacturing from 8,758,621 barrels in 1892 to 36,487,620 in 1902, predicting cement replacing wood, tile, brick, and stone. It cites Governor Yates's Springfield love feast remarks, a Albany naturalization judge’s English requirement stance, and discusses various economic and political observations from 1903 era.
The Putnam County Institute for drill and proficiency in common English branches met at Granville under County Superintendent George W. Hunt. The four day session hosted 86 teachers, with instructors Nellie Barrett Jessie Bullock and Prof Dwight B. Dalby guiding sessions on corn culture, floral corn parts, and insect problems. Readings covered Reid's Yellow Dent corn, Riley's Favorite, and countywide teaching assignments listed for multiple districts. An ad for Boschee's German Syrup closes the report.
Thoms A Edison says he has halted X ray research for commercial value, citing deadly risks. Clarence Dally, who worked with Edison, has suffered cancers of both arms and lost fingers, with hair loss. Edison warns X rays can locate hidden objects but are dangerous in inexperienced or continuous experimental use.
An old soldier, J. J. Havens of Versailles, endured years of hidden illness with no remedy from doctors. He finally tried Electric Bitters, which quickly revived him and led to improved health. The tonic is advertised as best for liver and kidney troubles and all stomach and bowel complaints, priced 50 cents and guaranteed by Dr Powell's drugstore.
A 43d Illinois General Assembly expense report shows 82 policemen and 122 janitors costing 43000 to keep members in line. The payroll lists 366 employees totaling 76148 with 450 workers including clerks and stenographers bringing the state treasury down by 110242. Typewriters, pens, knives, binders, stationery, soap and other items are cited as recurring costs.
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