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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1891
Page
3
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism advertised as a day long remedy costing 70 cents sold by Powell druggists. Correspondent complains about depot express wagon boys using obscene language and swinging lanterns, risking runaways. a report will follow if no improvement.
A medical notice cites cures with Fenotic Bitter and Bucklen salve for a Wis man with neuralgia and rheumatism, an Illinois man healed after eight years leg sores, and a Catawba man cured of fever sores. The Phenix Chamber issues a pamphlet promoting Salt River Valley Arizona as a promising land with illustrated resources.
The article explains lactic acid in sour milk and cider as a rheumatism cause. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla neutralizes the acid and purifies the blood to prevent attacks, urging a trial by those suffering from rheumatism.
Entertainment at the New Opera Hall on Wednesday drew praise for a short program of music and recitations followed by supper. Attendees enjoyed an unusual menu and humorous mixups, including three kinds of tea, with the Wise Beverage touted as a cure for thirst.
Elegant assortment of Jewelry Gold and Silver Watches Silver Ware Clocks Musical Instruments and more. Complete line includes solid gold rings diamond pins emblems pendants chains charms bracelets and many other items. Entire stock reduced for the holidays with one price to all. See our stock for quantity quality and price.
Randolph Disosway of Sheldon in Iroquois County visits his uncle E T Disosway and discusses crops. He farms about 90 acres of corn and 90 acres of oats with one helper, reporting around 5000 bushels of corn and similar oats, a solid yield for his family. A separate ad touts Shiloh’s remedies and Burton’s Cure, with prices and cautions.
The Marshall County Board of Supervisors met December 7 1891 at the Court House with chairman Adrian DeLong and members present. Ledgered actions include committee referrals for claims approval allowance of rent for a voting place and drafting resolutions for the late member Asher Norton. Regular and county farm claims were enumerated and approved with numerous named officials employees and vendors listed.
County officials approved transfers to the treasury including 190 from Morgan and 4 from Patrick Tumey, renewed insurance on courthouse and jail, and set a 11 am deadline on bills. The board named a January 1892 grand jury and reviewed treasurer James Twist's books. The meeting adjourned to March with remarks on Asher Norton’s death and other county business.
Advert shows Bullard’s Snow Liniment claimed to cure rheumatism sciatica sprains bruises wounds burns sore throat and inflammatory conditions. It is marketed as penetrating and effective after other remedies fail and sold by J B Powell at 50 cents.
An elderly physician, long out of practice, claims a vegetable remedy can cure consumption and related lung ailments. He offers free mailed instructions in German French or English with the paper's stamp. Also notes a new state mining certificate law requiring examinations for mines producing 25 tons or more. Ambrose Burnside Cumming and John Marlind Jr are among applicants.
Pucklen Arnica Salve claims to heal cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with piles cured or money back. Price 25 cents a box at Dr Poline's drug store. Also notes December weather superstition about a mild winter.
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