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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
4
A political column reviews the 1896 ticket and Democratic critique. It notes Republican recruitment, regional tensions, and criticism of Bryanism while praising McKinley and Roosevelt and warning of demagogic promises. It discusses Philippines policy and opportunistic office seekers.
The piece notes a rush to enlist with 7046 men changing civilian to military dress as April approaches. It contrasts recruitment pull with fears of Chinese turmoil and highlights shifting political loyalties among German Americans, favoring Republicans over Democrats amid postwar alignments.
The author argues that American sentiment toward England is highly varied and regional. In the East English descent shapes mild friendliness, but the rapidly growing West shows largely hostile or indifferent views. Immigrants often read American papers and feel little connection to Britain, treating the U S as a distinct nation with a history of conflict and selective sympathy.
The text asserts that people can gain a pound a day by taking an ounce of Scott s Emulsion. It explains the ounce triggers digestion so the patient can absorb ordinary food and gain weight. It adds a caution about faking flesh gains.
The Chicago Tribune observes that despite improved political ties and mutual interests, Americans still favor independence from alliances with England. It notes English condescension as a leading cause of dislike and urges a social shift to win broad American friendship while acknowledging enduring cultural differences.
John Halloway of French Camp Michigan says he suffered thirty years with diarrhoea and was almost past cure. After using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he is entirely cured and urges others to have access to it. He spent much time and money and was too weak to work before the remedy helped him.
Mildred Downey returned to Auna wan last week and Edythe Quinn visited near Tiskilwa. Bessie Anthony plans a Saturday return to Peoria after a summer with her sister. Mr and Mrs Huntington and daughter went back to Chicago after visiting Mrs Harney's family for a month. C M Dawson and wife visited Venetia. he goes to Chicago for G A Boene and they will be away a week or more. Jas Giltner remains in frail health and is cared for by his family and Mr McElwain.
One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. J Cheney Co of Toledo advertised. endorsements by West Truax and Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Cure taken internally. 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
G Snell stays in Kewanee while Mrs William Stouts remains ill. DiMe and wife with J Snyder visit Lake Senachwine. Emily Fawcett visits from Henry. Miss Cora to start school September 8 and board with Mrs G Swift. Peach season sparks fruit tree mischief. Tommy Benedict hosts twelfth birthday party with local schoolmates and friends. refreshments served.
John Carlson visits Henry Mon days and announces no preaching until Sept 16. Claus Wendel of Rock Island led last Sabbath service. Mrs Crawford of Dana visits her Wheeler relatives. Miss Haselguest from Rock Island visits friend Miss Segred Norlin. Farmers report good crops with many threshing as heat reaches 103 degrees. Lightning strikes the old Brown Smith place but causes no major damage. Ida Magnuson returns to work for Mrs Jones of Henry Tat Week after caring for a sick mother. Road Queen cigar advert appears amid local chatter.
A Chicago paper reports Peru held a special session to pass an ordinance banning courting on Fourth Street in the business district after a wave of couples gathered there. The mayor ordered arrests for spooning, but relented and released four couples that night amid threats to his political future.
The Peoria Journal notes Mr Alschuler, like Mr Bryan, tours giving speeches and overlooks a key plank in the democratic platform. He spoke in Galesburg to a largely Republican audience in a city of schools, with no hint of the national issue on the agenda.
The soothing remedy is praised for pleasant taste, quick relief, and permanent cures. It is especially valued for croup and whooping cough and contains no opium. Sold by Dr Powell.
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