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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1913
Page
10
An advertisement extols Dr Kings New Discovery as a quick permanent relief for coughs colds and lung ailments. It cites testimonials including Mrs J E Cox of Joliet and states millions of bottles sold yearly with a money back guarantee through A J Ironmonger.
Mrs. George Wise dies after a long illness spent with her son Charles Wise in Monmouth. Funeral services were held at the M. H. church, and she is survived by her husband and son. The column also notes multiple local marriages, travels, illnesses, and social visits across Wenona, Varna, and Lone Tree, with updates on community members and a tax notice.
The excerpt shows Sir William Spooner’s wordplay as he asks a lady for the pigs frees meaning figs please and then for that stink stuff meaning that pink stuff referring to cranberry jelly. It highlights his famous malapropism humor.
Lostant notes include visits from Eugene Boshell to Ottawa and Wim. G. Giles moving to Amboy, plus Miss Marjorie Bangs with Rutland friends and Mrs. Merritt’s trip to Dwight. Emil Weber dies at Leonore. funeral at Richland Catholic church. Emma Mary born to Fred and Mrs Foote. Anna Brennan aids mother in Minnesota guest visit.
Local brief notes the McNabb sale barn hosts a horse sale Saturday February 8 at 12 30 PM with strong stock. Community happenings include visits by H B King from Granville, school notes on Miss Addie Howard and Gracie Latham, a January 29 marriage of Gertrude Droll and Mike Dose, a funeral for Mr. Lombard in Granville, a box supper and program at Ziegler's hall, and social visits by Mrs. Otto Kessling.
An advertisement urges use of Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney backache with a testimonial from Mrs. Mary Mungle. The piece also discusses the Lever bill to fund agricultural demonstrations, a Percheron stallion for sale, and a cartoon about political resolutions.
James Grife died at the home of David Haslett one and a half miles south of Osceola after a paralytic stroke. A Bradford visitor born January 28 1856 he was 57. He had lived in Osceola and surrounding areas and leaves four sisters and one brother. Burial will be at Osceola Grove cemetery.
F. E. Walling of Yukon Missouri says his family doctor advised Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for child coughs. He reports it always gives the best satisfaction and urges others to use it, as stated in this ad.
Officials circulated rules claiming domestic happiness affects vigilance on duty. Married men urged to avoid quarrels and bachelors told to wed placid, frugal wives. The policy follows a spike in accidents drawing federal scrutiny and attributes blame to employee negligence.
Health warning recommends Foley Kidney Pills as the best medicine for kidney disorders bladder irregularities backache and rheumatism. The ad claims the pills are non habit forming and tonic in action with quick results attributed to A. J. Ironmonger.
Harvey R. Morris announces a public auction on February 13, 1913 at 11 a.m. three miles west and fourteen miles north of McNabb Illinois. Catalog includes twenty one horses and mules, sixteen Jersey cattle, eleven brood sows, farming implements, seed corn and cream separator. Cash and credit terms apply. dinner served by church ladies.
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