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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1875
Page
7
A rapid collage of items includes medical quackery jokes, theater and politics quips, and odd incidents. It mentions a Virginia widow dying from fright, steamship dockside banners, Horatio Bergh hogs, a New York rail case, and whimsical tales of early aviation and toys.
The Prairie Farmer promotes its long running agricultural periodical highlighting farm markets and varied topics. It invites agents to expand its reach with liberal commissions and post paid yearly subscription rate of $2.15. Sample copies available by request.
A 19th century advertisement claims Swanker Extract or Roots cures multiple diseases in one go, addressing digestion headaches and blood impurities. It lists A J White of Pear Street as seller and seeks agents. Also reports a Portland signal officer’s perilous Mount Kearsarge ascent during a violent storm, a Boston Herald note on New York streetcars and an odd French wine production calculator.
An advertisement extols Scherhuis Mandrake Pills as a superior remedy to calomel for bowel cleansing and bile regulation. It claims safe, gentler action, with color changes and tongue cleansing noted. Prepared by J H Schenck & Son in Philadelphia at 26 cents a box. Also mentions Toledo Blade as a rising standard weekly and praises Guarana Bitters as a better tonic than GunTrAn for frequent use.
Readers are urged to equip lumber crews with Johnson's Avodyne Lintment and Parsons' Purgative Pills before venturing into the woods as a guard against sickness and fatigue. Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders are recommended to keep horses in sound condition, with benefits visible after a few doses.
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