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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
5
The passage captures political maneuvering around 1900 with mentions of Bryan McKinley Wheeler Graff and Altgeld. It notes Democratic courting of German voters and Republican gains in British votes, plus speeches by Gen Jos Wheeler in Chicago and campaigns by Graff in Tate ngell and Boynton.
The article argues Yates has a solid forecast with a strong canvass and favorable chances. It notes Illinois history with Democratic gains, contrasts 1890 and 1892 conditions, and predicts Republicans hold a long lead on both national and state tickets in 1900, while Democrats intensify attacks on Yates.
The New York Sun questions the campaign asserted fears about liberty under U S sovereignty over the Philippines. It asks how many Americans truly believe the government would fall or change if the Philippines were governed by the United States and whether a 100000 strong army for a 75000000 country constitutes militarism.
A fragment from the New York Sun questions the evolving meaning of gentleman. It traces the term from birth to courtesy and honor to a broad, then shrinking, social label. It ponders whether the word will be replaced by man and suggests avoiding a fixed definition.
A visitor recounts the August trip to Hennepin for a county Sunday School convention. Attendees heard sermons and papers by Hayslip Mills and Frank, with Myrtle Williams recitations and primary program talks led by Mrs Lamoreaux. The event highlighted teacher preparation, youth recruitment, and Bible living, ending with elected officers and hospitality at the Durleys.
John Alloway of French Camp Mississippi describes thirty years of diarrhoea and failure to recover until using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After several bottles he is entirely cured and urges others to have the remedy. Sold by Dr Powell.
The document recalls President McKinley remarks on governing the Philippines as a libertylaced territory and contrasts them with Bryan's anti imperialist stance. It cites his belief in a benevolent government for the Philippines and cites support from the Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post on patriotism and national unity.
A bold advertisement claims a South American nerve tonic cures stomach weakness and related ailments with immediate effects. It promises permanent relief after the first dose and urges immediate purchase from sellers J Hand F A Paw el.
A Baltimore professor reports evidence that ants hear. In a letter to Science Prof Metcalf notes a black ant colony reacting only to a particular pitch from a violin or whistle, becoming excited and some falling into a water moat. other species gave no response.
The Two Republics reports a Mexican burial in Dolores where Don Sabino Trujillo died and was buried in ordinary clothes with $500 found in his breast pocket after relatives noticed he had paid the doctor shortly before death.
Nicholas I of Russia confronted an army officer who mistreated a beggar woman. In the imperial audience he publicly rebuked the man and ordered a harsh personal punishment, declaring the officer a coward and forcing him to proclaim his own fault.
Thoughtful excerpt notes 1800 post offices at 903 versus 76 000 today in America. It cites a 16 day Philadelphia to Lexington letter and 21 days to Nashville, eight cent postage, and a shilling rate over hundred miles. It claims three million pieces yearly then, about 30 million daily now.
A dialogue shows Mrs. O Flaherty asking for aid and a judge noting, Not a Cannibal, Selectman I notice you keep hens why not kill some for food Mrs. O Flaherty retorts Dade theyve been around the table so much it would be like eating one of my own family and its not me thats a cannibal.
In England the number of prisoners decreases as many men have gone to war. Employment is plentiful and lack of work is a major incentive to crime. The trend shows crime tied to labor scarcity easing due to wartime conditions.
A collage of brief notes quotes and jokes from various newspapers. Items reference a Toronto medium ominous fortune a butcher bristling dialogue and light humor about money and fate. Mentions Cape Nome and Yukon river steamers from Scientific American and a sardonic line about curing hogs from Chicago Daily News.
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