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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1871
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a Republican county scene with names like Roy al Olmsted and George F Wightman. A harsh critique of the Wengna Index dominates the text, praising or condemning county convention dynamics and editorials in a local political context.
The piece notes Hon. B C and W P Pierce of Grundy as talked‑up contenders for a congressional seat. It criticizes populist aims and accuses Republicans of preferring no one over a weak substitute. It also references Attorney Bushnell and a Democratic opponent connected to Stewart’s appointment.
An editorial excerpt advocates timing state and county tax collections in line with the most active business season, favoring semi annual payments. It notes Ohio’s system with February and August settlements and discusses aligning cash flow with harvest time. The piece also announces the Stark County Fair opening Tuesday with many entries, horses, swine, and produce anticipated.
Local factories prepare to advertise themed displays with specimens of work. Plows carriages and wagons are made by Henry and others in the county. Citizens urged to participate, extend invitations, and attend with families. A note praises Senator General J. L. Beveridge of Chicago as a probable candidate for lieutenant governor, citing his war record and public life. Also advertised are dress and cloak making at Star millinery rooms and imported English gin from W Weis & Bon, Henry, plus Warner's Proprietary Medicine Company products via W West & Son for Marshall County.
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