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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1888
Page
2
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The piece critiqued argues the 1856 Republican platform aimed to restore federal policy to Washington and Jefferson, supporting protective tariffs. It cites Jefferson Madison Hamilton and Washington on protection, warns against free trade, and labels Thornton's critique windy and weak, noting tariff effects on prices and domestic manufacturing.
Senator Cullom introduces measure to declare trusts unlawful and refers it to the finance committee. The act would seize and forfeit all stock and property used to further a trust. It allows pleading that a party in a case is a trust member or agent to bar or abate actions in U.S. courts.
The post office department plans a new card design similar to the current style. The back folds split diagonally to form a four pointed star when opened. Corners fold to join at the center for mailing with gummed paper. Weight under half an ounce with no extra writing, offering more privacy.
Superintendent Luft hosted a dinner for county officials and editors including County Clerk Law and Editor Whiffen. The event drew sharp censure in the past under Republican leadership, but Whiffen now offers fulsome praise. The tone suggests political change.
Washington reports the post office department shows a handsome revenue increase for the past fiscal year. The message is that this strengthens the case for one cent postage, a policy urged by the Chicago convention. The item urges voters to back Republican congressmen this fall.
Republicans gather at Magnolia on Saturday September 29 with speakers Hon Isaac Mills of Decatur and Hon J H Miller candidate for representative to promote protection. A rousing event is expected as Mills and Miller push a strong protection message amid a lively audience. In Toulon last week a $5000 damage suit between Wm Leet and James Noyes settled with Leet awarded $525 after a knock down incident. both men are prominent Bradford citizens and the case drew much local interest.
The public discourse this year centers on principles rather than insults. Newspapers report gentler conversations and fewer personal attacks as campaigns unfold with prudence and civility.
Rev W. M. Goodner is nominated for senator from Stearned Kansas on the Union Labor ticket. The note says his party strength is uncertain, but if elected he would be heard in the legislature and is considered well qualified for the position.
Democrats plan a Magnolia gathering next Tuesday evening with Hon Lovejoy as speaker. The Henry Light Guard Band will perform and a torch light procession will accompany the event.
Capt P Real brother of Thomas Real has been nominated for the Nebraska Senate. An Irish American of the right sort he is expected to make an excellent senator. He was formerly a Democrat.
Readers urged to back a robust ticket as the country nation state and local districts strive for welfare. The piece calls on every citizen to stand by party colors and vote for the designated platform in upcoming elections.
Irish American republican clubs multiply as Irish republicanism becomes fashionable in U S politics. The movement, once rare, now sees growing organization and influence among Irish American communities.
A reader notes that most school teachers are Republicans while recounting a former Democrat who used politics for personal gain, asserting he benefited repeatedly from the system.
R E Gregory seeks honor at the convention meeting on September 22 in Pierre. He faces six competitors as the canvas remains hot and contested.
A note urges a few enthusiastic rallies before the election to boost political engagement, stressing Marshall county should not be neglected.
Private Joe Fifer draws large crowds wherever he speaks and his music is well received. The public reaction appears very favorable as audiences show strong approval.
The county ticket fronts state attorneyship. A fall trotting meeting is scheduled at Peoria from September 25 to 28. A troupe led by Harry F. Adama is touring with shows at El Paap tid Seekaia 5 Week and Efyenday November 6.
Mrs B C Vail learns of the death of her brother in law Daniel T Cadmus once employed by Corbin Co for 15 years. Cadmus left Sunny Side Arkansas in June for New York City for banking matters and married there about June 20. He visited three married children in Pratt Kansas then died after July 6 while en route south. He left eight children with multiple deceased spouses and his first wife Phebe A Hoagland buried in Selma Alabama.
Mr C H Morris of Newark Arkansas says he was deemed incurable with consumption yet after using Dr King’s New Discovery he recovered enough to manage his farm and is on a third bottle. Jesse Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credits the remedy with saving his life from lung trouble. Sample bottles are free at Dr Powells drug store with large bottles priced at $1.50.
The Peoria Presbytery held meetings in Princeville from Tuesday to Thursday with Elmer Inter from the Henry congregation as delegate. They acted on Rev W. Kilrigan's resignation and dissolved Mr Morgan's relation to both the Henry church and the presbytery, though seeking to keep him within bounds. Mr Morgan served as one of two temporary clerks at the session.
Head Deputy Draper of the Woodmen of America has spent days here boosting the society. He doubled local membership and urged renewed activity. August Wels serves as Ven erable Consul and the camp includes respected citizens who welcome inquiries about the organization’s features.
The Young Men's Library Club of St Boniface church Peoria and many friends toured Henry on the steamer C M Howard last Sunday. They spent about an hour in the city and several members visited Rev Father Bank who guided them through the church school building and parsonage. The party was composed mostly of Germans and returned to Peoria late evening reporting an enjoyable day.
While hunting on a Saturday in Illinois a young hunter fired toward the river across a skiff and struck Mr Ziegler’s son in the head. The ball lodged in the skull bone and was extracted by Dr Baker. The shot was from a spent ball and not life threatening.
The article notes sugar cane and sorghum molasses being produced locally. It reports several mills in operation, with many farmers growing cane and making their own molasses. The piece suggests high quality sorghum and that the crop is profitable for residents.
The C. KR. J. & P. R. R. offers excursion fares from Henry station to Chicago with a $5.20 exhibit ticket. Dates include Sept 20 21 22 valid to Sept 24 Sept 27 28 with other groups and Oct 1 2 8 4 6 valid to Oct 8 and Oct 11 12 18 valid to Oct 15 Oct 18 19 20 valid to Oct 22. For details contact station agent C H Moss.
An ad touts Syrups of Figa as a universal laxative for biliousness headaches fevers and digestive troubles manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company available in Octson bottles. Local notes report Joseph Reymer’s threshing advocacy and three steam threshers, plus road work on the Green pike and a bridge upgrade.
Three more harvest excursions depart Chicago on September 25 October 9 and October 23 1888 to Kansas Nebraska Northwestern Iowa Minnesota and Dakota with round trip one fare first class tickets valid 80 days. Tickets read via the Great Rock Island Route offering down lines to principal points and planning a journey in the Great West. Contact W I Cheever Peoria or E A Holbrook Chicago for rates and details.
The Western Rural and American Stockman from Chicago is commended as a leading weekly journal. It is praised for quality formatting, advocacy of the people’s rights, and reform north of the country’s agriculture. Subscription costs are listed at 1.60 dollars per year through Milton George, proprietor, Chicago.
A letter from Mayville New York dated December 2 1885 extols Allcock's Porous Plasters. Harrington claims unlimited usefulness and rapid relief for rheumatism backache bronchitis and other pains citing personal experience and speedy cures.
The October Harper's Magazine offers short and long stories, sketches, poetry, and unsurpassed illustrations. Notable articles include Theodore Child on Limoges and its Industries and Z White on Western Journalism, presenting new information with fresh force. Western editors' portraits draw public interest.
John 8. Thompson of Lacon Illinois, president and principal stockholder of the First National Bank of Lacon, is touring York Nebraska with friends including Prof Edwards and Mr Wollard. He is a millionaire investor visiting to assess prospects for real estate loans and investments in Nebraska, potentially bringing capital to local projects.
The author extols the American log cabin as the source of national strength and character, asserting that men born from American cabins surpass those from European palaces. A closing brag about Warner's bee Cobh Boranparilla as the world’s best appears.
Builders advance Powell residence with plastering in several rooms while Goltra’s forces erect a wood shed and shed sick. Ruggles completed priming last week.
Webb's Ticket Office at Corner Main and Adams streets in Peoria represents all railroads and ocean steam ships. Offers the lowest rates to all points with a choice of routes and urges customers to see them before purchasing to save money.
Obituary note for ZT L La wife of George Mitchner and daughter of James Huber. death reported from Caledonian in Putnam County on September 18.
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