Letter From Hetty Helper On Henry Sanitarium Life
Henrietta Helper writes from Battle Creek Sanitarium about daily routines at the facility. She notes 600 patients, diverse staff, strict abstinence from tobacco and liquor, and a schedule of baths, exercises, concerts, and lectures led by Dr Kellogg. She describes rooms, amenities, and her progress with gastric neurasthenia while awaiting recovery in about five weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettie Helper
Henry Republican, Sanitarium
Battle Creek
Mich
Texas
Illinois
Union
Kellogg
M. Ds
P. O
Tillie Buck Minor
Amandy Heim Gilkerson
Ogden
New Books Purchased by Library Board
A compiled list of new acquisitions dated Aug 1 includes titles such as Rose of Dutcher's Wooly by Hamlin Garland. The Jessamy Bride by F. Frankfort Moore. The Potter and the Clay by Maude H. Peterson. The Quest of the Absolute by H Balzac. Italian Cities by E and H W Blashfield. Graystark by George B. McCutcheon. A Little Tour in France by Henry James. The Boy General by Elizabeth Custer. The Helmet of Navarre by Bertha Runkle. Stringtown on the Pike by John-Ari Lloyd. Second Book of Birds by Olive Thorne Miller. Modern Painters by Ruskin. Wanted a Matchmaker by Paul Leicester Ford. Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin. Every Inch a King by Josephine C. Sawyer. The Octopus by Frank Norris. The Last Days of Pompeii by Hon Lord Lytton, among others. Josephine L. Townsend, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Hamlin Garland
John Charity
Horace Annesley Vachell
F. Frankfort Moore
Maude H. Peterson
Truth Dexter
Sidney McCall
H. de Balzac
Harold McGrath
Paul Leicester Ford
James Baldwin
Josephine C. Sawyer
George Croly
Phillips Brooks
Frank Norris
Pompeii
Lord Lytton
Josephine L. Townsend
New Fall and Winter Piece Goods Arrive at Hurcinus Lincoln Co
New fall and winter stock is complete and open for inspection with a strong sale. The store touts largest, cleanest inventory in 40 years and offers tailored blue serge and chalk-line stripe suits with trousers to order for 4 dollars. Lead tailor H Andrews, 11 years with the firm, guarantees workmanship and style with a label pledge as solid as a government bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ¥. Andrews
J. J. Mitchell Cutting School
New York
Hurcuins Lincoln Co
Marshall County
Life saved by Chamberlains Remedy in Panama Colombia
A letter by Dr Chas H Utter of Panama Colombia recounts a 16 year old patient with severe dysentery who recovered after Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Within eight hours she felt better and a week later was entirely well. For sale by Drs Powell. The Christian church Ladies Aid invites a measuring party at the church on Friday night August 80 1901 with songs recitations and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Columbia
Chamberlain
Chas H. Utter
Drs Powell
Ladies Aid of the
Christian Church
Fragmentary OCR Note on a Tinny Signature
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a tiny signature and a lighthearted tone. It appears to reference a configuration or item described as “The Kind You Have” with unclear context or attribution. No clear persons, organizations, or events are identifiable from the text.
Henry Township Favored for Corn Prospects This Fall
Farmers survey optimistic corn outlook amid drought with Henry Township Crow Meadow ears shown as samples. Weather improved by weekend rains may boost kernels. late frost risk remains. Other promising areas include Whitefield Saratoga Senachwine and Magnolia townships, with Henry center of productive region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
Illinois
Henry Township
Crow Meadow
Whitefield
Saratoga
Sen
Crow Meadow Specimens Highlight Local Corn Fields
Field samples from three farms in Crow Meadow show ears similar in condition with some kernels missing. Analysts note late frost could affect supply. small crops may lift prices but could clear old corn stocks. Overall outlook remains encouraging for farmers and merchants in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Davis
John Barry
Che
J. A. Williams
George Moore
Holmes Morrison
Skin Health Claim for Herbine by Dr Powell's Drug Store
Blotches and excrescences are natural efforts to remove impediments to proper skin function. Herbine aids nature to achieve a clear and beautiful complexion free from imperfections. Price 50 ets. Dr Powell's City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbine
Nature
Powell
Aity Drug Store
Sbalard
City Drug Store
Unclaimed Advertised Letters List at Henry Post Office
Henry Illinois post office displays unclaimed letters including Flint Brown John W Davis George Ennismiere Hdggett H Gelstrny Ki Hayden JA Skages Mrs Louche sane Montgomery L D Rose Frank Stratton Stella Shiveley Wm Windell and more. Letters to be sent to dead letter office August 31 1901 per John Kline P M. Question Answered. August medicine ads tout Greens August Flower and Dr Powells Horehound Syrup with price notes and cautions about herbal tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Flint Brown
John W Davis
George Ennismiere
Hdgett
H Gelstrny
Ki Hayden JA Skages
Louchesane Montgomery
L D Rose Frank Stratton
Stella Shiveley
Wm Windell
John Kline
P. M
Trinity Lutheran excursion to Henry via Peoria
Trinity Lutheran Concordia society of Springfield ran a rail and river excursion to Henry via Peoria last week Thursday. The round trip cost $1 and drew a large turnout. Arrival was about one o'clock and among the party were Mrs J. D. Stubbles and her three daughters who had only a brief hour to visit Henry friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Concordia Society of
Springfield
Henry
Peoria
J. D. Stubbles
Henry community notes on church events and leagues
Mamie Locke leads C E meeting. Epworth League set at Oak Hill with Stella Motter delegate. Reports on Rev Tullis sermons, Oak Hill camp meeting, and St Mary's parochial school update. Epworth ice cream sale plans. M E church service schedule includes August 25 sermons and later events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Locke
C. E
Christian Endeavor
Junior League
George Helper
Stella Motter
Epworth League
Oak Hill
M. E. Dhurch
Roy Tullis
Emily Fawcett
Epworth
M. E
Rey J. Barrett
Milwaukee
Oconomowoc
Ladies Aid Society
M. EB
Robert Hunter
Heaven
R. L. Campbell
St Joseph’s Church
St Mary’s Church
Kmery
M. Es
Christian Church
Wray
Henry
Putnam
Christ
Forbes letters from Ireland and Scotland on cattle plans
I M Forbes writes from Bebfast Ireland to W G Snyder. He and wife travel England Scotland and Ireland inspecting Shorthorns. He hopes to buy about 40 head, possibly 60 70 to secure them, sails home August 9th, noting snow on mountains in Scotland in July.
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I. M. Forbes
England
Scotland
Ireland
W. G. Snyder
Wyoming
Ill
Gillie
America
Dublin
M. Forses
Park concert and fair foods draw locals to Haworth park
Tomorrow after dark a musical treat at the park invites crowds to enjoy a concert and refreshments. Haworthian Leaguers will serve cake and light fare while a local show and band entertain. Attendance figures from Bradford record suggest a lively community event with meals, sherbet, fudge and a friendly, social atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haworthian Leaguers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana
Henrietta Helper
Giedine
August Lower
Road Queen
Church Notes
Rey A. K.tullis
Jesus Christ
Tullis
Peoria Journal
Rey Tullis
St Mary’s
Order of St Francis
Scholastica
Natalia
Nemesia
Terry
Fom
Buffalo Bill
Main Street
Bradford
White
City
Henry Vogelsang
L. D. Hawkins
Princeton
Wm _ Fosdick
Milo Township
Fosdick
Fred Harvey
Galesburg
Fred Law
California
Schaefer's
Dewitt
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