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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1904
Page
12
The article notes a seven year gap without data and Finds divorce averages climbing from 16 436 to about 70 000 annually an increase exceeding 400 percent It discusses political positions tariff opinions and remarks by Susan B Anthony plus calls for Arbor Day puzzles and local political races in Stark County Illinois.
William A. Pinkerton, head of the Pinkerton agency, warns that hobos are a major threat to public peace. He cites their role in bank robberies, violent acts, and labor-driven crime waves, describing hobo camps and gang structure with terms like yegg man and way cat.
A Texas mother praises Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for children, stating it cured her family’s bowel complaints when other medicines failed. The ad notes it is for sale by Dr Powell. A neighboring scene features a bereaved mother reflecting after a difficult loss.
Dr Fruth, renowned specialist in chronic diseases, will visit Camp House on Wednesday May 4 1904 from 9 am to 5 pm. He offers free analysis if he cannot name and locate the disease within five minutes and guarantees cures or money back for rectal, muscular and systemic conditions including piles fistula and fissure, Bright's disease consumption epilepsy and sexual disorders with private consultations at 5716 Lake Ave Chicago.
A poem recounts Maud Muller a city girl attempting rural life by trying to set a hen. She selects a hen, ties its legs to a box, and the bird escapes while a boy jokes about the sounds hens make. The tale ends with Maud blushing at her failed attempt to “set” a gentleman hen.
Budd Doble recalls a quirky Philadelphia church tale where a minister explains eternity as endless time stretching beyond millions of centuries to even breakfast time. The Rochester Herald excerpt notes the humorous, wide eyed audience reactions.
A Philadelphia narrator describes severe illness with yellow skin and weakness. Three doctors gave up, then Electric Bitters brought dramatic improvement after three weeks, with the speaker claiming they saved him from death. Sold for 50 cents at Dr Powell's drug store guaranteed.
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