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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
11
Sparland notes report illnesses including John Babbington with pneumonia and local residents visiting Peoria and Henry for shopping. The column records church society events, a school trip to La Rose, a funeral, a miscellaneous shower for Miss Ina Murdock, a birthday of social life, and an advertisement for safe child cough medicine.
James Murdock reports the marriage of Gilbert James and Ina Murdock in Peoria on Saturday April 8. Ina is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Murdock Sparland. Ina worked at Sparland telephone exchange and is praised for her patient manners. Gilbert James works in the mines at New Baden. The couple plan to live at New Baden and receive many well wishes.
Steuben residents report repairs and rentals on Shaft street, visitors from Wyoming, illnesses, and family gatherings. In South Whitefield farmers harvest oats, new corn crib projects begin, and neighbors share visits, illnesses, travel, and the death of Mrs. Scott Osborn of Sparland.
Taunton Massachusetts woman recalls severe monthly pain that kept her from work until she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisement urges other girls with painful or irregular periods to seek the remedy and contact the company for confidential advice.
The piece notes spring's charm for many but warns rheumatic pains worsen in cold damp weather. It promotes Chamberlain's Ointment as a relief option and claims it is obtainable everywhere.
In Saratoga farmers report oats nearly all sown despite cold spells requiring fur overcoats in the fields. Henry lays foundation for Karl Doyles barn with Diehl and cement workers. Mrs Doyle returns improved health while Stork brings a daughter to Zenas Graves on March 24. Charles Anderson remains on sick list. Teachers plan to attend a Peoria institute Friday and Saturday. Willis Aukland assists Will Smart with farm tasks.
The Mulcahey family mourns the loss of their baby born March 24 with interment in Lacon Cemetery the following day. A short item notes sympathy and funeral details from the era. It also mentions a Pathe phone from Floyd Monier agency and a scheduled school election on Saturday night April 15. An advertisement promotes Chamberlains Tablets for constipation relief.
Robert Moody recovers after a scare at Lawn Ridge while Mary Lyon visits Henry Lyon family. A new baby at Musselman home. Etta Erskine helps her father L. J. Wilson as his health improves. Civil war veteran Cyrus Root greets L. J. Wilson, and Cora Perkins returns to Peoria. Speer district fights a proposed boundary carve as La Prairie Democrats field a full ticket.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a time tested spring remedy. The copy promises rapid bowel movement and liver stimulation to clear the system of winter poisons, urging readers to buy for 25 cents at the local druggist.
Social visits fill a weekend as families in Lone Tree and Milo gather at homes in Tis kilwa Whitefield and with friends. A hedge piling accident injures Oscar Wright but not seriously. John B Anderson ships hogs to Chicago. school election set for next Saturday evening at the schoolhouse 7 to 8.
For Your Child's Cough a small bottle of Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is recommended for cold relief. The Pine Tar Honey syrup soothes coughs helps sleep and promotes recovery in children. Available at drug stores for 25 cents.
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