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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
8
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the sole solution for stomach and digestion problems. It claims prompt, permanent relief and that ninety eight percent ofTrial users were cured after a fair trial.
The column surveys suffrage efforts in Iowa, appointive honors in Idaho and Maryland, and women joining boards in California and Illinois. It notes new apartment trends in Chicago, violet farming in Virginia, and relief activities of the Woman’s Relief Corps founded in Denver with 143000 members aiding Texas defenders.
The column notes higher prices for corn and wheat, stronger farm demand, and improved industrial conditions supporting markets. It urges local Grange members to follow constitutions and by laws to strengthen the order and attract new members.
W H Potts in the Lexington Unit argues state aid requires a state tax, with bills proposing a mill tax to fund hard roads. Groas estimates show costs and lengthy timelines, contending the plan would tax every farmer and may force most to build their own roads if only main thoroughfares qualify for aid.
Over 100 delegates attended the Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies meeting in Springfield. The committee on bills and resolutions unanimously approved two changes: authorize presidents and secretaries to adjust losses up to 500 dollars, and move the mutuals’ annual meeting to the second Tuesday of January.
The meeting adopted resolutions to unite mutal insurance groups, elects W. B. Rundle as president and others to officer roles, and assigns committees on legislation and mutual fire and cyclone insurance. Fire losses totaled 297 owner-occupied and 136 tenant-occupied dwellings, with causes including defective flues and lightning. 840 structures lacked lightning rods. twenty additional houses and eight churches were lost.
A Pantagraph reprint notes that the Illinois Agricultural College at Champaign is mainly funded by federal money aside from a strong building program. Two bills seek state support for teaching and statewide agricultural research, with a broad set of aims including soil testing, dairy improvements, corn methods, stock breeds, sugar beets, and orchard care. The piece argues funding is overdue to educate students and aid Illinois farmers.
Chas M. Cramer of Colombo Ceylon endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children. He credits quick chest cold cures and hoarseness relief after a single bottle, noting its effectiveness and wide satisfaction from those he persuaded to try it. Sold by Dr Powall.
The notice advertises a limited time offer for four publications The Jews Homestead The Iowa Homestead Poultry Farmer and The Henvy Republican at $2.00 per year. It touts superior farming and livestock content and invites readers to inspect samples at the office.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for itching piles and various injuries. It claims thousands of cures, calls the salve the best in the world, and notes a guaranteed cure with price on the box, sold by Dr Powell.
Legal ads and office supplies offered by The Henry Republican office include school tablets, envelopes, writing paper, stationery, and a full range of printing services. Subscriptions to Chicago dailies, U.S. newspapers, and periodicals are available at low club rates.
An advertised remedy titled Myotic Cure claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in one day with a single dose. It asserts rapid relief and removal of the cause, and is sold by J. E. and F. A. Powell for 75 cents.
An old advertisement extols Benson's Plaster as the universal external remedy for diseases treatable by plaster. It claims rapid relief for ailments like colds, lumbago, kidney trouble, and rheumatism, cites endorsements from physicians and druggists, and notes awards and nationwide availability with mail-order pricing. Seabury & Johnson, NYC, are listed as manufacturers.
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