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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1917
Page
6
A reader favors Doan's Kidney Pills after a personal trial. The testimonial claims relief from dull back ache and frequent painful kidney secretions, noting the product's availability at druggists and referencing Mr Bauter of Buffalo as the endorsing source.
Notice describes a large tract of two million three hundred thousand acres of timber and farming lands revested to the United States. It invites settlement under homestead laws, with a detailed map and descriptors. Advertises Grant Lands Locating Co of Portland Oregon for postpaid ordering.
No end of misery caused by stomach and liver disorders. Relief may be found with Chamberlain's Tablets. They cost a quarter and are advertised as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles.
The Old Settlers picnic set for Thursday in Lacon draws crowds as bands perform and a renowned speaker is expected to address attendees. Locals prepare to travel from nearby towns and farms to join neighbors for a day of music and community gathering.
The Friends Yearly Meeting in central Illinois runs August 18 23 near McNabb with attendees from Chicago Peoria Decatur Bloomington and neighboring states plus England. Elders on front benches guide readings. Clarence Mills and Florence Given oversee minutes as Uncle Abel Mills nears 89. The open sessions discuss war peace and universal brotherhood while Young Friends mix music and lively programs in a warm, democratic setting.
A Red Cross chapter has been formed in Hennepin with officers named W. A. Paxnon as chairman Addis Mullin as vice chairman Carrie Cunningham as secretary W. C. Patterson as treasurer Mrs J Bail ee and Dr G A McCormick as trustees retreating with no further details provided.
The Harvest Home festival is set for October 4 as residents cope with hardships. Barnard Barr has not worked since breaking his ankle July 26 and a recent horse loss adds strain. A village phone line and central office aid nocturnal calls. Local notices mention rides to Chicago and summer travels, births, and a Normal scholarship award. The page also reports draft law rulings in Georgia, wartime recruitment figures, and osteopaths serving in the army.
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