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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
10
Mr. D Kauble of Nevada Ohio reports stomach trouble caused heart strain and credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with curing him. The ad promotes Kodol Digests What You Eat, claiming it relieves stomach pressure on the heart. Bottles cost 1.00 with a 24 dose size sold at Dr Powell's Henry I 611-
Contemporary notes cover Vermont license fees for saloons ending prohibition, Missouri protests against Jim Crow cars, Missouri politics with A J Hopkins, Armour of Chicago profits, Mexican sugar trust plans impacting prices, coal reserves estimates, railroad labor strain, Argentine educator recruitment, and Congressman Cannon backing a larger navy to deter war and protect shores.
Illinois lawmakers push rail regulation and freight car access as key issues. Illinois Central taxes and earnings debates surface amid committee appointments and anticipated adjournment around Lincoln's birthday. Royal Neighbors of America hold state convention in Springfield with delegates chosen for Indianapolis.
Dr D E Thomas a prominent Central Illinois physician died suddenly February 5 at 12 o clock in St Petersburg Florida at age 78. Born October 26 1845 in Veyay Indiana he later lived in Baton Rouge Mississippi Evansville College and Evansville Medical School. He practiced in Spring Bay Washburn and settled in Lacon in 1864 retiring about ten years ago. Survived by wife Ney Barnes and children Nye Fred R H Charles D May and Mrs M Anthony. Funeral held in Lacon Tuesday.
General Atkins of the Freeport Journal explains that the United States already has cheaper postage than many nations. He notes England uses penny postage, while US rates are about two cents per letter, and that eventual one-cent postage may come when rural delivery is universal and mail volume costs improve.
The tax administrator’s returns declare Basel Switzerland the richest city in Europe with an assessed valuation over 175 million dollars and a population of about 124000. Wealth includes 180 millionaires and many residents with substantial fortunes, reflecting a 60 million dollar rise in wealth over 15 years as Basel’s population nearly doubled.
Advertiser seeks readers who used Green's August Flower for indigestion and liver ailments to share results. The ad claims long use worldwide and offers a free book and a 25 cent trial bottle, noting the drug store location of Dr Powell's city drug store.
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