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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1885
Page
12
A Danville Virginia letter from ALEDA laments puzzle zeal and ambition among readers. The page features clues and wordplay entries from a long-running puzzle column, with locations cited including Danville and South Liberty Maine, and lists prizes for completed solutions.
A lengthy portrait of Henry Ruben Rose born in Philadelphia on October 92, 1868, known as Morning Star puzzle editor. Traces his moves from Atlantic City to Philadelphia, publishing gigs with Hubbard Broad and Puzaland, and his rise through Mystery and religious journals.
Simon Ease takes charge of Our Puzzle Column until readers recover. E F Padgett will solve under his new cognomen. Contributions from Dona Tejore Jesua Overlook and Odoacer are accepted. Aleda’s simple verse earns praise. Miami Mo reports a new baby born January 2 1865 to Jo Mullins. Loyole moves from Dorcyville La to New Orleans. Dexter signs off.
Experience vs Inexperience. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted by C I Hood & Co as reliable despite distrust of inexperienced compounding. The firm claims real strength, invites unsolicted testimonials, and asserts the medicine’s merit through personal trial. 100 doses cost $1.
A compact verse memorial to a late mother uplifts prayers and eternal reward with a plea to follow her virtuous path. The second passage touts Parker's Hair Balsam promising hair regrowth and color. A dated quip notes churchgoers' varying motives and a rhyme about social behavior.
An odd bulletin notes a crying baby at a household and praises Parker's Tonic as a remedy, priced at 50 cents. A Washoe County Nevada farmer claims three champion old horses aged 85, 24, and 21 remain healthy and able to work.
An old newspaper ad discusses catarrh origin in the head from neglected colds and promotes Ely's Cream Balm at 50 cents for colds and catarrh. It touts Dr Biretow's Positive Cure for coughs and throat illnesses, promising quick, permanent relief and a free trial bottle at Dr Durfee's Drug store.
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