Peruna touted as cure in letters from Chicago and Michigan
A letter from Mrs. Clara Makemer of Chicago praises Peruna as a premier tonic for general debility digestion and female disorders. Another testimonial from Petoskey, Michigan, claims dramatic health recovery after years of illness and multiple doctor visits, attributed to Dr. Hartman’s Peruna. The ad/photo style promo emphasizes Peruna strengthens mucous membranes and offers health and beauty guidance to women.
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Clara Makemer
Florence C
Christian Medical Hospital and Dispensary
Chicago
Florence Crittenden Anchorage Mission
Chestnut Street
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Peruns
D. Finlay
Petoskey, Mich
Peruna
Rittenden Anchorage Mission
Dr. Hartman
Ohio
Duncan Brothers Tour Ends in Harsh Hill Fall
George and Robert Duncan of Streator rode a tandem to Camp Grove visiting John King. On Spotted Dutchman hill near the city the tandem slipped during a breakneck descent, injuring George head and knee. Robert escaped unhurt. They sought medical aid in Henry and continued homeward later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
George
Robert
Streator
John King
Camp Grove
Father
Mr King
Old Country
Henry
Dutchman
Swein
Brown’s Business College
Ottawa
Letter from B Mitchell on Mason visit in Sheldon
A Magnolia resident writes from Sheldon Iowa praising his three sons who live there and noting a warm Masonry welcome. He attended a lodge meeting where his son Herbert serves as secretary and mentions sending a copy of the Sheldon Mail. He hopes for a pleasant summer and plans to return to Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Mitchell
Magnolia
Sheldon
Iowa
Masonic Lodge
Herbert
Illinois
Castorn ria Bears the Kind You Have Always Bought
Ode She signature of bears the famous phrase The Kind You Have Always Bought appears in an odd catalog fragment. The item listing invokes a nostalgic branding line while offering unclear product details.
Henry county notes mix of social and town events
A dense local roundup covers band concerts, visits from relatives, riverboat excursions, repairs, and community notices. It notes a fire-safe yard, park cleanup pleas, church services, fraternal lodge plans, and multiple travels and illnesses among residents, with brief remarks on local commerce and entertainment.
Bennettsville Editor Praises Electric Bitters
Bennettsville South Carolina editor A Brown reports his wife, previously run down by dyspepsia and stomach distress, found relief after four bottles of Electric Bitters. He calls it a grand tonic with gentle laxative effects for liver troubles and loss of appetite. Sold for 51 cents at Dr Powell's city drug store. Legal notices for sale appear at this office.
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A. Brown
Bennettsville S.C
Clarkson T Vail Obituary Noted As 62 Year Old Bachelor
Clarkson T. Vail, brother of B. C. Vail, died yesterday morning after years of illness. A bachelor with respected virtues, he was 62. The funeral will be at B. C. Vail’s residence two miles north of Henry on Friday at 8 p.m.
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Clarkson T. Vail
B. C. Vail
Henry
Noted Peoria Attorney John J. Sands Dies at 60
John J. Sands a well known lawyer and orator died Monday morning at 8 o clock in Peoria from Bright s disease after years of illness He was born in New York City August 24 1855 and died just shy of 60 Survived by his widow Rose A Adams two sons John A and Charles E a brother and sister in the East He practiced law in Lacon before moving to Peoria nine years ago He was active in Republican politics later aligning with the Democrats and spoke across central Illinois The funeral was held at St Paul s Episcopal church with family members in attendance
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Henry Lock
J. A. Jones and Son
Onarga
M. A. Adams
Peoria
W. T. Law
Henry Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Peter Shipman
W. B. Kirkpatrick
Blandenville
Hiram Wright
Bureau County
Schaefer’s
Andrew Vogelsang
Chillicothe
Walter Harrison
Chicago
Mabel Newnan
Streator
James McAleer
John Holmes
Alta
Henry
George Nicholson
Maggie Wilson
Lowe
Arthur Smith
Clifford Haws
Magnolia
Geo A. Burt
Hiram Bracken
J. Watercott & Co's
Hartley
May
Zoe Young
Washington
Tazewell County
Julius Adkinson
Frank Coan
Wenona
Peter Harrington
Champaign County
A. A. Knapp
Danbury
Conn
George K. Knapp
Epworth League
Brown
Tiskilwa
Frank Ganzer
George Heider
Minoak
Cromwell
Battle Creek
Michigan
Oda
Scott
Dale
Harold
Walter Scott
G. R. MacClyment
Wyoming
D. H. Gehring
Swan Lake Club
Tim Wood
Ziegler
Richard Street
James Newman
Rex
Fred Swain
Henry Ertle
Hot Springs
Ark
Wm Spangler
Charles
Fpx
Werling
Peru
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Seattle
Richard Waughop
Waughop
G. W. Waughop
Hedding College
Cora FE
Voss
Lockport
E. H. Hutchins
Thomas
Feelu
Hennepin
Ed Castle
Wood Bros
Dado
Peterman Bros
Starved Rock
Swem
Swein
Hattie Tullis Dorman
Margaret
Ballard
K. of P’s
A. G. Humphrey
R. F. Burt
A. Frommel
Dr. Dulfour
G. L. Thacker
Knights of Pythias Lodge
la Salle
la Salle Band
Lacon
Herbine
Nature
Kewanee
H. K. Smith
Duke Bros
Stewart
Edna
Clifton Kane
Henry Republican
St Joseph’s’ Catholic Church
Hall
Holy City
Rey Fr Finn
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
New Orleans
M. E
Rey Tullis
Dell Tullis
Epworth
Nesbit
G. M. Locke
Winona Lake
Conference of Friends
Clear Creek Church
McNabb
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Fred Williams
Anna Bell
Cincinnati
CU. E
Episcopal Church
C. I. Society
Mabel Dennis Bonner
Milo
C. W. van Petten
Wilmot
la Prairie
Japan
M. FE
Alba Law
Naftzger
Taylor
Quincy
Burgess
Massachusetts
West
Henry M. FE
F. W. Merrill
P. E
Thomas Higgins
Alexander Brown
A. K Tullis
Tullis
John J. Sands
Joh J Sands
Bright
New York City
Illnois
John Wylie
Wylie
Mr. Sands
Marshall County
Fred 8. Potter
George O. Barnes
Ottawa
Sands
Rose A. Adams
Sparland
John A
Charles E
East
Llinois
American Club
Citizens’ Association
Peoria County
Modern Woodmen
Tremont
St. Paul
La Salle Merchants Offer $1000 in Prizes at Agricultural Exposition
Farmers invited to La Salle October 1 to 5 for an Agricultural and Mineral Exposition with over 50 merchants offering first and second prizes on crops, fruits, vegetables, eggs, bread, jelly, and plants. A 56 page prize booklet will be mailed nationwide. questions to local merchants. Subscriptions to Henry Republican, Weekly Inter Ocean and Farm Journal offered for $2.00.
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la Salle
Ohio
Burbank
Jersey
Henry Republican
Inter Ocean
Farm Journal
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Redeo
Chamberlain
J. E
F.A. Powell
Central Park
Powell
City
Church Notes
China
Christ
Elder Wray
George Halbleit
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