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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
2
Sick women with chronic diseases are urged to consult Dr. Pierce by letter. All correspondence is held strictly private and sacredly confidential. Address Dr R V Pierce Buffalo New York.
A pasted mix lists Republican nominees for clerk, treasurer, superintendent, and other offices, including Hopkiss Mamer Busse Bayillss McKinley and Griff Kerrick Uebler Steinke Gregory Hunnum with Roosevelt’s eastern tour praised as a major orator. Editorial comment questions dam breaches and river flooding, referencing the Tall river dispute and Maine tour remarks.
The Big Bend reunion in Putnam County honored veterans with three days of events. Hennepin hosted and the fair grounds buzzed with bands, speeches by dignitaries including J W Graff, and camp fires. Visitors from across states joined locals to celebrate, decorate the town, and share old service experiences.
The Henry Republican extols the local newspaper as a living letter from the town to distant friends. It highlights weekly reports on marriages births deaths and community happenings, crops, improvements, and social events, noting the paper’s business nature drives timely news and reader engagement.
The coal strike prompts discussion on nationalizing coal fields as a remedy to strikes. The New England Homestead argues this could prevent miner stoppages and public disruption. The piece then notes widespread civic consequences, compares postal and rail mail continuity, and mentions evolving voter turnout in Virginia and Alabama under new disfranchisement and franchise limits.
George Worley writes from Clifton Kansas on August 28 1902 after arriving August 8 to seek his health with brothers urging the move He reports warm dry weather mixed with rain and promising carp fishing notes a large apple crop and fine prospects He mentions meeting former Illinois residents J N Denman Cal Led Stewart and N B Needham postmaster here and ponders possible Oklahoma visit before returning to Illinois He may write again if not discarded.
Rev C J Budlong of Ashaway RL writes of a remarkable cure from jaundice and liver troubles using Jslectric Bittere claiming long suffering ended. Electric Bitters praised for liver kidney and stomach relief, offered at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed at Dr Powell's City drug store.
The Chicago Tribune notes a $50 million farmers alliance requires immense capital and trust. It warns that farmer unity is hard to achieve, with officers far from stockholders and grain sold at scattered stations. It also lists aging steamship names and a curious tale of Sailor Boy the setter now linked to President Roosevelt, as context for bigger market shifts.
Bo Holligan of Chicago paid 75000 dollars for a New York Stock Exchange seat, the highest price on record. The note traces seat values from 1878 through 1900 and highlights continued rises, with insured value of 10000 dollars and a gratuity to a deceased member’s family.
A plea for White's Cream Vermifuge claims crying babies are cured and thriving after dosing. The piece also discusses Uncle Sam's service uniforms shifting from blue to olive drab for practicality and safety, noting dress uniforms remain blue. It argues the change reduces visibility to enemies while preserving officer anonymity in service.
The piece surveys beauty in poetry and fashion and notes actress Min Courtenay Morgan in Camille at the Opera House on Saturday night. It also reports farmers holding checks at a creamery as a sign of unpaid pay, a bankruptcy petition against Elgin Creamery, and a call for Boone county farmers to act. Chamberlain's Stomach and Tablets is recommended by Dr Powell's City drug store.
Orrle Landran of Savanon has patented a new three section police club. Made from various woods with a central steel rod and end bars, it revolves in the hand to resist being wrested away. The device aims to keep an officer’s grip firm as the two sections rotate within the hand.
Croup usually begins with cold symptoms and hoarseness. five small doses of ballard a horehound syrup and frequent application of ballard's snow liniment to the throat are advised. Also notes William Allen White rejoining national debate in McClure's Moral Issue with a convalescent tone and plan for regular contributions.
An old time testimonial from C W Landis of Chanute Kansas for Ballards Snow Liniment sold at Dr Powells City Drug Store. He claims neu ralgia relief and full cure after using a bottle and dismisses lingering doubts with a humorous note. Price options 25 60 and 1.00.
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