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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1874
Page
2
Reports from London, Madrid, and Washington detail clashes in Spain and Cuba, a failed Dominican lease payment, an Italian political shift, a sinking steamer, and U.S. congress investigations. Navy, court, and election updates weave through a wide array of maritime, territorial, and domestic events.
Reads as a compact 19th-century wire report listing events: a fixed date for a eulogy in Boston with Charles Bumner presiding and Wendell Phillips introducing the orator. notes on Col James Mayo declared insane by Lupney Commission and sent to asylum. New York dispatch reports death of ex-Judge Edmonds. John W Allen nominated for Cleveland postmaster. bankruptcy case against Sprague Manufacturing Company of Rhode Island dismissed. realization of B G Jayne, Special U S Treasury Agent, accepted. Salt Lake dispatch about John T Bender tied to Kansas murders. Dridols state treasury receipts and disbursements totals for March.
A long review of Senate and House actions from early December to the 9th, detailing memorials, debates on the currency bill and banking, civil and territorial judiciary matters, railroad regulation, pensions, and public works including bridges and hospitals. References to specific acts, amendments, and adjournments appear throughout the session summaries.
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Sage’s Catarrh Remedy with nasal douche as cures for chronic catarrh and sinus issues. It includes testimonials from Mrs. A. E. Puinning and notes on publishing and agents reaping profits from Periam’s Farmer Movement history editions.
A historical blood purifying remedy touts Dr Walker as its discoverer and claims purification of the blood cures disease. The text warns against poisonous drugs and endless stimulants and emphasizes herbal tonics and draughts as the effective treatment, noting the physician was once given up for dead.
Wruerrs Anti-Periodic Fever and Acpr Tonio tonic marketed as the real infallible chill cure. Claims certificates from top buyers nationwide and cure for malarial fevers in all regions. Sold by Wheelock, Finlay & Co., New Orleans, and at all druggists.
Made in Europe, a valuable article named magic ink has sold well with demand matching supply. It is praised for its miracle transforming water into ink at one end and paper at the other. Available through C Root Anqmnony & Co New York J M W Jones Chicago and all stationers.
The page advertises Tut OnGAN a household instrument and the Smith American Organ Co among other promotions. It promotes the National Surgical Institute in Indianapolis, Dr. A Jomnzcon Johnsons Anodynne Toiniment and Parsons Purgative Pills, plus Kuhns European Hotel in Chicago near McVicker's Theater offering $1.00 daily rates.
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