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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
5
A Thursday August 2, 1006 issue notes Hall returning from Genoa and a trip through Iowa plus many locals traveling to Streator to see the Little Pacers. It mentions a horse race at Ottawa with a 3.30% mark, second heat struggles, and general talk of trades and local workers.
Local items report visits from relatives and neighbors, carnival acts, theater shows, and a river trip. improvements and accidents at farms, school officials visiting, baptisms, and public notices. Mentions of Miss Crone in Detroit, Chautauqua plans, and upcoming concerts and baptisms.
A physician warns against drinking ice water during heat as it may cause bowel trouble or illness. He cites a case of a strong man who drank two glasses of tea water and became severely ill before recovering, suggesting children especially crave cold drinks and should be cautious.
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