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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
6
A historical advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe vegetable tonic for women, claiming to relieve distress during periods and restore health. It notes its wide US use, longevity, and promotion by Dr R V Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo.
La Salle optician J. E. Carlson announces a one day only visit on Friday August 11 2005 from 8 am to 5 pm at the Camp House. He will diagnose eye conditions using the Geneva Retinncecope and fitting glasses to treat headaches and vision issues. Carlson lists 16 years in Illinois training and specializes in difficult cases and children's eye care.
The general committee assigns park work to James Cain who has begun improvements. An upcoming meeting is scheduled for Friday at 8 p.m. Judge Gregg’s office hosts a committee session and a plan to light the park via a city funded circuit is advanced. The park will feature a permanent grand stand, whitewashed fencing, and decorative tree care. The transport committee, led by Lott, adds efforts to secure reduced railroad rates. The Relief Corps to handle park decoration, the speakers' stand to be placed at the southeast corner, and the north camp area designated as tents. no vehicles on grounds during reunion week for safety.
Capt. B Martineau, a fifty three year Illinois river steamboat pilot, recalls the palmy days before the Civil war. He first located the light on the Illinois river and helped pilot the Cataract on a record run from St. Louis to La Salle in 23 hours 47 minutes. He later piloted in the Naples trade and for the St. Louis Ice Company before returning to government service aboard Lily and other vessels.
University of Minnesota professor H. Parr analyzes coal heat units and composition. His device, a calorimeter, measures heat output of Illinois, Appalachian Pocahontas, Mississippi valley bituminous, and lignite coals. Findings show varying efficiency and fuel weight per heat unit.
The Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows will tour Peoria on August 18 with an expanded program and extra train. The company promotes a grand arena production titled The Field of the Cloaths of Gold and offers special excursion rates for local travelers.
A fragmented note extols quiet effort over boasting, urging Saw Wood style focus and steady pecking at work. It contrasts hot air with action, and portrays silence as superior to needless chatter. The rest of the text lists disjointed phrases and partial ad like lines.
Democratic papers discuss the 1907 Illinois senatorial race noting Shelby M Cullom’s renomination prospects. Editors George W Harper and General Smith D Atkins praise his past service and predict a lively direct vote contest with strong support from old campaigners and the party guard.
Joplin pharmacist Mr Obe Witmer states there is nothing on the market equal to Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. He circulates to customers that the preparation is best and recommended. For sale by J B & F A Powells City Drug Store Heary 11.
A Peoria Herald and Transcript report warns that gasoline explosions are common from stove mismanagement and improper filling. It explains gasoline evaporates quickly, forms explosive mixtures with air, and urges using outdoors or in a sealed, ventilated space away from flames and open windows.
The September Delineator highlights early autumn fashions with notes from Helen Berkeley-Loyd Edouard Le Fontaine and others. It includes Mary Hinman Abel on safe foods for households N Hudson Moors on English pottery Dr Grace P Muir on children Allan Sutherland on hymn topics and travel sketches of England.
Public is aroused to a knowledge of the curative inertness of that great medicinal tonic Electric Bitters for sick stomach liver and kidneys Mary H Walters of Columbus Ohio writes I was near death fever and ague nerves wrecked I could not sleep my stomach weak from doctors drugs after using Electric Bitters I was relieved and soon cured Guaranteed at Powell s City Drug Store Hengs Price 50 cents Subscribe for The Republican.
The Henry High School Orchestra held a benefit last Friday evening to raise funds for instruments and travel. Students performed selections under the direction of their music teacher as supporters donated at the door.
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