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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
13
The article promotes Dr Pierce’s medicines as open formulas printed on bottle wrappers. It claims roots extract without alcohol, glycerine as solvent, and asserts the Golden Medical Discovery purifies blood aids digestion and tracts, helps bronchial issues, and can prevent consumption with patient use. It notes endorsements by medical leaders and urges fair trial.
Sparland section records visits from Mrs Charles Shaaf to Peoria and Mrs Aitchison to Peoria, plus relatives in Chilli cothe and Hutchison Kas. Mills Walker suffered a serious piano accident while moving to Moline but is able to sit up. Royal Neighbors plan a pie social on April 22 and Arbor day activities are set for Friday afternoon. Married Marie Shaffer wed at the Baptist parsonage in Galesburg on April 12.
Sparland residents witnessed a wedding as James D. Smith of Lamar Missouri married the Sparland bride. Attended by Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Berry, the ceremony drew a sister of the bride and a lively charivari gathering. The couple departed Thursday evening for Lamar, where the groom had prepared a home for them. Congratulations and best wishes are extended.
Buster Services reports a quiet ideal Sunday with Baptist Sunday school featuring singing and a recital by Miss Velma Campbell. The Baptist church was decorated with plants and flowers. The Methodist Church hosted a large Epworth League program with Miss Bessie Hill opening the program, duets, readings, a Ladies Quartet, missionary talk, offertory by Everett Simpson, doxology and benediction. The church was filled and the Easter spirit noted throughout.
Miss Vera Grove returns from Moline to spend a week with her parents. Mrs. Amelia Winkler quits nursing to help at home. Charles Rowe opens bachelor quarters above the Cornell store. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rankins arrive from New Jersey and move into Morris cottage. Millard Judd visits from Beloit and renews acquaintances. Community social life expands with Hawkins joining. Several locals visit Peoria and nearby towns. a child dies from measles and pneumonia. Constipation health advice closes the item.
Saratoga note invites Epworth officers to a business meeting at Joan Reinbeck's home Tuesday evening May 2. Election night considered. reports requested. All members and others are warmly urged to attend.
In a developing civic scene the Republican party contest dominates headlines as candidates rally support across precincts. Key figures address crowds at a downtown rally while party organizers map strategy for upcoming elections.
Cottage births and social visits fill a Princeton area column. A son was born April 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Patsey Donovan near Princeton. Ernest Reynolds elected school director and Leonard Hunter to a one year term. Local families, including the Chesneys, Merritts, and Dotys, share visits and attend a funeral in Sparland.
Mr. Wilford Adams reports he was bedridden with chronic rheumatism and used two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy with good effect. The third bottle put him on his feet and he resumed work as conductor on the Lexington Kentucky Street Railway. It clears the blood of uric acid says A. J. Ironmonger.
Pp J Cadell arrives from Peoria for a visit Saturday. Mrs John X Brown visits relatives in Nebraska. Miss Lulu Poff visits her sister near Providence for two weeks. Ralph Fifield and family of Buda visit Mrs Fifields parents Sunday. Chicago Woman's Club library No 19 items must be returned to Mrs Shriver promptly for transfer to the Illinois Library Extension commission.
Samuel Birch of Beetown Wisconsin nearly lost his life after a kicking by a mad horse. A frightful wound resisted medical help until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve fully healed it. The salve is advertised as a universal healer for ulcers burns boils eczema scalds cuts corns cold sores bruises and piles and costs 25 cents at local drug stores.
The late Mrs. George Reddan left a home in Lacon and 2700 dollars in cash to be shared equally by her four stepchildren. The Lacon Journal notes community news, church meeting in Sparland, and local property updates including George Taylor moving from Henry and recent barn fires in Lacon with multiple structures damaged or destroyed.
Mothers urged to keep HYOMEI on hand for croup in children. Instructions say to inhale vapors from 30 drops of Hyomel in boiling water under a towel for immediate relief and breath clearing. The ad claims cure for catarrh croup sore throat bronchitis coughs and colds and offers a free trial sample from Booth's Hyomei Co.
A. J. Kistler started his grocery wagon last week. Miss Elsie Wright visited Ethel Reid and attended Easter exercises at Bradford. Charlie Gettle has a fine new buggy. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Clark spent Easter Sunday with John Reid. A small turnout at Saturday’s school election. Charlie Reid elected director for full term. Sick folks improving. M. B. Sunday school held Easter exercises. Rev. Vandervoort gave a missionary talk and led a $48 collection.
Mrs. F. Marti of St. Joe Michigan reports a severe bronchial cough in her child was cured by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound after doctors medicine failed. She states it stopped coughing choking and gagging spells and the boy recovered quickly.
Springfield dispatch reports the dry county option bill failed 63 to 83 and the wet bill failed 64 to 80, ending the county option fight for this session. Many members who opposed county option switched on the second roll to defeat the wet bill. After the defeat, the wet bill was placed on its passage with a prompt roll call.
A vintage advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as safe for children. It claims the medicine contains no opiates or harmful drugs and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package. A. J. Iron monger.
A column relays odd episodes from Archibald McGowan's life including a disputed disappearance near Warren County and Lincoln's role in clearing suspects. It also notes a flirtatious teenage girl and a Fulton county sparrow whiskey tale, plus a Bloomington circuit court agreement over Horatio Phillips heirs with Roy Phillips receiving $10,000 held by FE. D. Churchill as trustee.
Foley Kidney Pills contain concentrated ingredients with established therapeutic value for relief and cure of kidney and bladder ailments. The pills are antiseptic tonic and restorative. Refuse substitutes, A. J. Tronmonger.
A tale of a jam smeared boy named Willie Lorimer faces a village panel and a policemen named Bob La Follette. The crowd debates guilt as witnesses claim jam in the pantry and on the boy. The ending hints at a senate style conclusion to the jam saga.
An ad proclaims Doan's Kidney Pills restore kidney health and relieve backache and urinary issues. A testimonial from T H Oakford of Maplestr eet Chillicothe Illinois claims lasting relief after using the pills, with FosterMilburn Co of Buffalo NY listed as US agents.
A brief reflection notes that envy greets successful businessmen who mind their own affairs. It argues that the truly successful person concentrates on personal work, ignores unkind remarks, and proceeds with steady effort. The piece invites readers to compare temperaments of the two groups.
Probate proceedings approve final reports and discharge executors in the estates of Frank L Klein John King Sven Rydberg Ann Eliza Reddan and Christopher Christ with hearings set for May 8 and June term. City of Toluca special sewer assessment clarified. Minor guardianship bonds filed. Numerous detailed real estate transfers recorded including parcels in Lacon and surrounding townships.
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