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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
10
Classified blurb invites readers to act now for a golden opportunity and provides a phone contact and mailing address for full information. The fragment signals a sales or solicitation item common to public notices.
Governor Yates leads in the race with campaigning across half the state's counties and 75 meetings. The World's Fair installation advances with Mines and Manufactures buildings incomplete. General John C. Black accepts a National Civil Service Commission post. Walter Wellman comments on President Roosevelt seeking party support but not via federal influence. The Henry Times critiques Xmas usage, arguing for Christmas name clarity and Jesus Christ terms.
The Practical Gas Construction Co seeks a city franchise to lay mains and piping for lighting and heating. Plant would be built at company expense. owners’ consent required for property piping. Company already operates in Geneseo and Tiskilwa and has plants in 59 cities. Mayor and council favored. Geneseo and Tiskilwa experience cited as support.
The text promotes salt pork as an old remedy for consumption and argues Scott’s Emulsion, a refined fat formula with cod liver oil and phosphites, aids digestion and lung health. It offers free samples and urges ensuring the label on every bottle, from Scott & Bowne chemists in New York.
A farmer argues that by changing methods and using clover rotations, high corn yields can be achieved on half the land, estimating essential elements in soils and the role of nitrogen phosphorus and potassium. The piece cites Illinois experiment stations, soil types in Putnam and Marshall counties, and promises future notes on increasing fertility at low cost. It also reports a related legal note about McLean County clerk Carlock suing for a $100 annual fee and a January trial.
Bal lard's Snow Liniment long trusted for burns sprains and bruises in homes. Available at Dr Powell's drug store in 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 sizes with the familiar constant family use.
Ten deputy sheriffs of Bureau County reported a major raid at Spring Valley capturing ten gambling slot machines and two wheels of fortune. The investigation highlighted the work of the Bureau County force.
A Bureau County action led by Ora H Porter nets eleven saloonkeepers arrested for running slot machines. Deputies seized ten machines and two wheels. bonds posted for January court term. The raid targeted Princeton saloons with planned arrests at one o clock, machines valued at about 300 each initially, later rendered nearly worthless after seizure.
The notice extols a cough remedy as safe for children and effective against cough croup and lagrip. It claims rapid action at the source, healing and aiding oxygen in blood and tissues, with endorsement from Dr Armstrong of Delta Texas. It also notes envelope sales and broad advertising trends in cereals and soaps.
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