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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
10
A Kansas railroad agent recounts long chronic bronchitis cured by Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery after four bottles. He praises the medicine, warns against inferior substitutes, and notes he received the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser free by mail with stamps to Buffalo New York.
Two good houses in central location offered at reasonable terms. A fine new residence with barn priced at 2500 dollars. A six room house near Watercott's corner, lot 60 by 150, priced at 750 dollars.
Dr Franklin Miles offers to send free to afflicted readers a $2.50 worth of his new treatment for heart nerves stomach and dropsy. The ad cites extensive experience and testimonials from various professionals and seeks readers to request the free trial by addressing his Chicago offices.
We offer liberal rates and terms on loans secured on Illinois farms. Loans made and money paid on investments. Choice farm mortgages kept on hand for sale in any amount. Net the investor high interest on first class securities. Interest collected and remitted promptly. Call or write Thompson & Son, Lacon, Ill, Mention this paper.
A collection of editorials discusses Governor Yates in Morgan County election results, Washington taxes, and personnel appointments. It also contrasts singular and plural usage for United States and reflects on national unity and grammar debates sparked by the London News. The piece closes with a nod to 1782 policy shifts.
President Roosevelt's Charleston Exposition address stresses fair enforcement of laws for all, regardless of wealth, and cautions that trusts and combinations must operate under wise, just rules. He urges supervision and regulation after certain growth, to protect the general welfare.
The American Boy is a popular monthly for boys covering education, entertainment, and daily life. A new department titled With the Boys lists boy readers and their occupations from letters, offered by Sprague Publishing Co. of Detroit at $1 per year.
Chas M Cramer Exsq a Colombo watchmaker praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds especially effective for children rarely needing more than one bottle to cure hoarseness. He says it cures chest colds quickly and has recommended it to many others. For sale at Dr Powells.
A nine year old wins a prize with a playful note on habit saying removing letters from the word habit leaves a bit and then in whole form it ends with you must throw it off altogether. The piece is followed by a plea for careful spelling in contributions to The Henry Republican and a report on Chenoa lacking a legal record of incorporation prompting a potential election to legalize matters and choose new officers.
In New York Bishop Fowler of the Methodist Episcopal church told a class of young preachers that business sense should guide church work. He criticized the pure rite mindset and urged practical integrity, warning against laxity and the danger of sanctification becoming cranktification.
Farmers are urged to subscribe to The Henry Republican Iowa Homestead Farmers Institute Editions and The Poultry Farmer plus local news in one year for $2.00. The Homestead and Poultry Farmer are highlighted as leading West publications and samples are available at the office. The G M Locke house reports progress.
A May term petit jury panel for Marshall county lists citizens from towns such as Saratoga Steuben La Prairie Belle Plain and Bennington plus many others including James Campion Thos Williams John Hughes John Hayline Peter Jacobs Elmer Shanklin and Eugene Ingram. The notice also references local ads and fruit crop reports noting a strong Illinois apple belt forecast and potential fruit yields despite cold weather.
Claims a radical cure for rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days with immediate effects. Describes the remedy as mysterious and notes first dose benefits. Sold by J. E. and F.A. Powell for 75 cents or $1.00 as an advertisement in The Republican.
Wady Petra in Princeville notes a private dwelling owned by merchant Friedman and visits by his daughters and Mrs Estes. Kerrick of Minonk visits Stark and is seen at church. A chestnut sorrel mare died after a hemorrhage on a trip to Bradford. Huffmans of Bradford surprised the writer with a train visit. Reports on Ladies Aid meeting, Jubilee plans, and Nicholas family farming activity and corn plowing.
After twenty five years the advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a strong aid for consumptive and lung ailments. It claims to be a flesh builder and tonic for weak children and promises lasting space to discuss its benefits.
A county superintendent shares a verse by a troubled writer on the brink of despair. The poem plays with letters and spellings ending with a grim pun on suicide, hinting at the author’s struggles and urging readers to consider mental anguish.
An advertisement urges asking dealers for Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure swollen sore hot callous aching and sweating feet including coins and bunions sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. The item notes restlessness and labor tensions referenced in a poem segment. Try Austin's Quick Lunch Tapioca advertised as a fast dessert ready in a minute sold by grocers. Chicago street railway ownership support prompts mayoral veto of charter extensions until legislative action.
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