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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1893
Page
4
A government official returns from the Kansas line of the Cherokee Strip reporting widespread destitution and hunger among residents. Livestock die from Texas fever as grass vanishes in the hot weather while a soldiers patrol blocks pasturing.
The Bradford Republican reprints a Republican article about R R business between Lawn Ridge and Princeton. Uncle Joe notes a November 1856 cold night when fugitive enslaved people sought shelter at Boyd's Grove. They were fed and moved to Pilkington, then Owen Lovejoy, as abolitionist Joseph Berry Sr shielded them.
Illinois Day at the World's Fair includes a 9 30 parade of nations, a 11 00 Rough Riders march from Buffalo Bill's show, and a noon Illinois National Guarda review by the governor. Evening features electrical fountains and an extensive fireworks display as rail tickets are offered for 10 days to attract statewide crowds.
A Henry Republican column argues alcohol addiction is both habit and disease and weighs treatment options. It cites saloon culture, temperance aims, and a home remedy regimen using food additives to curb cravings, plus a medically tested prescription touted as a cure in 10 to 30 days.
A Mayfield Kentucky buyer, Mr J Reynolds, praises St Patrick's Pills as superior to any previously used. He states they are gentle in action and leave the system in splendid condition, calling them an excellent cathartic for his orders and recommending them widely.
A historical comparison shows how fast news traveled before cables and the impact of steam on travel. It notes the Battle of New Orleans occurred after peace was signed and contrasts sailing vessels with steam powered ships. It highlights rapid locomotive speeds once achieved and comments on medical practice in China.
A historical advertisement touts Kickapoo Indian Sagwa as a simple safe remedy. The copy promotes a tonic claimed to aid digestion and general wellness with persuasive language typical of regional patent medicine notices.
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