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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
2
A busy week brings chatter of new flying machines yet none reported airborne. Liptonp claims three million dollars spent pursuing recapture of the American cup, willing to spend more. The navy orders define Star-Spangled Banner as national anthem demanding officers stand, with exceptions for duty. similar respect required for foreign anthems in official company.
The article highlights that the telephone transmits every language faithfully from English to German, French, Spanish, and many others, making the word hello a universal greeting across nations and vernaculars. The piece emphasizes the universal nature of telephone communication through this greeting.
The passage argues that as population density grows political problems become complex, making elector informed action essential. It stresses that every voter must exercise political rights, think carefully on public questions, and influence purity and freedom of action on every occasion.
The Humphrey Democrat endorses John W. Bender of Humphrey township as fusion candidate to succeed D. A. Beecher. Bender, a 20 year Platte County resident, is praised for democracy and support of law and order, with a call to oppose railroad domination and corp orate influence.
A long standing cough remedy Chamberlains Cough Remedy has sold millions of bottles over 80 years. It is trusted for croup treatment in many homes and has never failed to help when given at first sign of a croupy cough. It is pleasant and contains no opiate or harmful substance. available through Dr Powell.
Samuel Parker recalls Captain Henry Detweiler and the decline of river commerce that once tied Peoria to a bustling steamboat era. He notes Detweiler’s sorrow at the fading business, the era’s canals, town trade routes, and the vast network of boats from Pittsburg to the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. Parker hints at continued rivering nostalgia amid changing transport by rail.
Advertisers tout Karo Corn Syrup with airtight friction caps and rapid sales. Over six and a half million cans ordered in the first 60 days, as American housekeepers respond to proven merit. Mrs Helen Armstrong promotes a recipe booklet for cooking and candy making, offered free by Corn Products Company. If supply is scarce, readers are urged to mail grocer name and address for assistance.
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