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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1900
Page
5
The piece cites Merriam’s census forecast and McKinley’s stance on imperial acquisitions. It notes Illinois sentiment favoring prosperity, tariffs, and expansion, with Hearst and Bryan in opposition and McKinley praised for economic gains. It reflects wartime politics and voter turnout ahead of Election Day.
A garbled advertisement urges readers to request a free sample of a dubious product touted for all ages. It claims “safety in plumpness” and directs inquiries to a Pearl Street address in New York, with no credible sourcing.
An advertisement promises treatment for nervous debility sexual weakness and a range of ailments including scrofula rheumatism and various sexual issues. It claims confidence in consultation and asserts cures for impotence prostatism and syphilis with no pain or business disruption. It also touts rapid varicocele cure in 10 days using a special method.
Henry Illinois city council met September 10 1900 at City Hall with Mayor Forrest and four aldermen present to approve an annual tax levy of 3600 00 for the year 1900 for electric light police officers salaries general contingent fund streets and walks election printing fire and water buildings and grounds totaling 3660 00 and to enact sidewalk construction ordinances numbered 179 and 180 detailing concrete four foot wide sidewalks along School Third and Market streets funded by general taxation.
A sequence of real estate transfers and quitclaims is listed, detailing grants between individuals and pairs in various towns. Transactions include Lot 10 in assessor's addition to Henry, various blocks in Toluca and Lacon, parcels in Flemings add to Lacon, and Whitefield, with several quitclaims and a Chancellor's estate action to the Presbytery of Peoria.
Mr Adolph Fischer of the Herald and Germania came Saturday with Circuit Clerk Helm to assess German support for sound money and McKinley care. He hopes to return when Graff speaks Oct 6 to address German voters in their language about good government and currency.
A discussion on whether one should aim to get all one can or give all one can. The piece notes prominent donors and business leaders often give through fair wages and philanthropy, asserting that honest earning deserves equal rank with generous giving. It also includes an advertisement for a kidney cure promising quick relief from urinary issues.
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