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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1896
Page
3
Local items report farm work and entertainment in progress. Residents Arthur Prestis and Toome House activities, minstrel shows, and upcoming band events are mentioned along with illness updates, a minor accident, and community gatherings in Henry and Sparland.
Local document outlines membership, dues, and governance for Henry city library group. Life members pay 3 dollars, general members one dollar yearly, guest access five cents per volume. Board of Directors in three classes guides operations with regular meetings and annual elections.
A Peoria family visit unravels into a tangled tale of a Kansas acquaintance, railroad spikes, bikes, wigs and an Alaska steamboat prospect. The Chicago press notes a joke that grew into reality with a Yukon transportation bid and a fledgling boat fleet, while a library notice column lists prized volumes and memorial resolutions.
A Peoria report details William Marmein of McClure Ave gaining hearing after 58 hours of catarrh treatment by Dr Arthur L Payne. Marmein describes long deafness starting at age 20 and credits a three week course with complete ear relief and nasal healing. Other patients from Peoria and Atlanta are cited as similar recoveries.
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