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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1883
Page
8
The advertisement notes J F Gates Grocer has the largest and best stock of chinaware glassware wooden and willow ware groceries and sundries. It promises market prices on produce and goods and urges cash buyers to call for close prices and reliable representation.
A compilation notes epidemics in Streator and Paxton, funding to relief efforts in Braidwood, a Peoria glass works proposal, and a census showing Streator’s 10 801 population. It lists candidates for DeKalb county judge, fines in Joliet News editors for libel, civic changes in Sterling, Canton branch store plans, Champaign incorporation vote, railroad burglary aftermath, Bryan court cases, and other county updates including court houses, coal shafts, and a fatal shooting in Peoria county.
An advertisement touts a new treatment for piles promising rapid relief with a single application. Dr Powell offers a free sample box to prove its curative qualities, encouraging skeptical readers to try the product without charge.
City council held a special meeting on Tuesday March 27 with Mayor Townsend and aldermen present and approved bonds for druggists licenses and permits to retail medicines. A license negotiation for selling silverware by auction was voted at two dollars per day or higher terms. Regular meeting followed April 2 with approvals of bonds for auctioneer and druggist permits and routine ordinances and fee adjustments.
A satirical note promotes Taraxine as a remedy for indigestion and liver derangement. The sale is advertised at Dr Powell's City Drug Store, claiming Taraxine treats impaired digestion and bowel and kidney issues.
The Gray Eagle has been resurrected and repainted and will run flat trips to Henry on Saturday or Monday. It will then continue its former daily service between Henry and Peoria, in prime order and expected to fill the bill as before.
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