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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
10
Advice on healing a cold by resting and proper diet. Promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as an effective remedy that kills germs and eases irritation. Encourages cautious habits and timely use to speed recovery. Available at all druggists.
The State Charities Commission inspector Miss Annie Hinrichsen visited Schuyler County Home near Rushville reporting the institution self supporting and returning money to the county. The farm spans 350 acres with 60 cattle 26 horses 600 hogs and 30 milk cows producing 30 pounds of butter weekly. Inmates on May 14 were four women and 24 men. The home shows a high standard of order and care with steam heat electric light hardwood floors and neatly furnished rooms. Superintendent J R Leary and his wife have led the home for 12 years.
The article recalls rag carpet use from past decades, detailing handmade rag carpets spun from torn scraps and woven locally, later replaced by power loom rugs. It notes enduring rag weavers, the decor impact, and nostalgia for pioneer home life, ending with a vehement admonition about R. E. Morse and remorse.
A. W. Fulton of Minonk receives a $1000 prize for aiding a man felled by an epileptic attack in Chicago last July. He helped the injured stranger to St Anthonis hospital and later added the sum to his will.
A reflective verse questions a wife who mends both her husband and his life. It contrasts sacrifice with savings, caring for children and genius, and notes a wife’s role in managing Jowanees while self-improvement occupies the largest room. It ends by distinguishing genuine amusement from showy vanity.
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for its tested reputation and long use. It claims the product loosens a cold and restores the system to health, contains no opium or narcotics, and is affordable at a quarter, available everywhere.
Free trial weeks of 1915 remain for new subscribers. Send $2.00 for 1916 to receive all 52 issues plus a 1916 Forecast and Home Calendar. The Youths Companion promises entertaining yet substantial reading for families and growing readers. New subscribers welcomed at The Youths Companion office in Boston.
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