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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
13
A retailer promotes choice overcoats priced ten to forty dollars with a small profit basis. The ad argues low prices attract discerning customers and promises better goods on money saving terms to win long term patronage. The seller prioritizes future store success over immediate profits.
Farmers finish corn husking and reports on a near miss with a train. The World's Fair stock gains $3.47 per 310 subscriptions. Mrs E L Buchanan is ill and under nurse care. Dalzell votes for incorporation. 91 votes all for it. Illinois River fish haul reports 40,000 pounds by Beards town Co. Personal property assessment remains unchanged. Minger donates five deer to Bloomington, herd now 18 in city park. U S religious sects number 148 nationwide. Copperas Creek lock reached by survey party Woerman for deep waterway study. Farm association joint meeting with Peoria Jan 6–7. Macomb forecaster predicts 23 snows this winter. George Gallaher chosen to represent Illinois in Rae contest. Slot machines raid values set at 2000 with 4000 alleged loss possible. Corset imagery and missionary fundraising satire ends.
The Princeton Record changes ownership January 1 with H R Rhinesmith, postmaster at Harlan, purchasing a controlling interest and moving to Princeton as his term ends. F B E Anholz retains a minority stake and remains until Rhinesmith arrives, as new management takes over.
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for nervousness sleeplessness and stomach issues. It claims quick relief toning of the stomach regulating kidneys and bowels stimulating the liver and cleansing the blood with a 50 cent price and a satisfaction guarantee by Dr Powell.
An investment note promotes a Peoria County gold mining stock in Illinois and Montana as a safe pick with potential for a pleasant surprise for investors.
A rustic Thanksgiving poem praising mothers and food contrasts with a formal notice about new railroad storage rules in Illinois. The rules impose storage charges on freight not removed within 48 hours of receipt, at five cents per ton per day, with fractional tons and days rounded up.
R H Foster of 318 8 2d street Salt Lake City declares he suffered 21 years from dyspepsia and found relief with Herbine. He recommends it to friends as curing them too. Price 50 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
The writer states a continual headache and severe symptoms including purple cheeks and a foul breath. After using 8,8,8 for several bottles the writer allegedly recovered fully and has had no further symptoms. Mary Storm of St Joseph Missouri provides the testimonial.
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