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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
2
A historical ad style note extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women as restoring regularity and strength, claiming cures for weakness and illness. Testimonial from Mrs. John Green asserts health after six bottles, warning against substitutes and recommending accompanying Pleasant Pellets.
The Wabash line unveils new equipment including baggage and passenger coaches reclining chair cars three cutlo cars and two dining cars. Cars 70 feet long feature gas lighting except some electric lit dining cafe and chair cars with special fixtures. Dining cars offer sheer space and a library and smoking room. private rooms for eight. The fleet is designed for Pan American Exposition traffic and a folder with a colored map is available from A Parent assistant general passenger agent Chicago.
The passage mixes grain market shifts in Louisiana and Texas with tariff politics and clergy matters. It notes rice production cutting imports, corn and wheat price movements, excommunication retrial for Rev Crowley, tariff questions, a Boers aid proclamation by Governor Yates, and the Harrison family pension debate for Benjamin Harrison’s widow.
G. W. Smith of Tiskilwa reports he returned home Tuesday December 8 after 18 days of treatment. He says doctors declared him sound and well and notes feeling hearty for ten years and ready for three square meals daily. He expresses strong faith in the treatment and thanks the editors for publishing his prior articles.
The item touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for sprains ulcers and other ailments. It claims Godlike effectiveness with a money back guarantee and lists Dr Powell's City drug store as the selling point priced at 25 cents.
An archival ad-like passage argues feeding improves strength in children and animals, comparing a well nourished horse to a tired one and claiming Scott's Emulsion boosts appetite and digestion, adds flesh, and acts as medicine. It urges free samples and lists druggists. The text also covers an Easter Star meeting with officer elections, upcoming instruction, and G A R post elections.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy sold at Dr Powell's drug store. Also notes on a local election, officers elected, and a humorous tale of an indefatigable life insurance agent who waited hours for a signature.
Fragmentary note indicates an honorary membership related to a health corps. It mentions officers of a women's organization and color bearers, with unclear dates or names.
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