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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1884
Page
8
A health ad extols Brown's Iron Bitters as a fast remedy for pain from rheumatism gout liver nerves kidneys and bad blood. It claims sufferers should not debate theory but try the medicine, urging readers to buy a bottle locally.
The page lists prize puzzle solutions and winners from Aspiro Simon Ease and others, followed by court matters, real estate transfers, births marriages and deaths, and licenses to marry with dates and local names in Peoria area. The long item includes Enigmas like Double Letter and Charade, plus auction and probate notes, and local obituaries and notices.
A letter from Witt Dexter notes a small business contest in California with 35 puzzlers, mostly fiat writers. About 280 entries were promised full life details, but time constraints limited success. A new competition will open next week with ample time for entrants to win prizes.
The note extols Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh and nasal congestion with a bold claim of radical relief. It markets the product as painless and effective, promoting it in a period voice typical of late 19th or early 20th century advertisements.
In Springfield Prince George's County Maryland Charles G Anderson reports a knee injury causing weeks of crutches relief followed by success with Jacob's Oil claiming a miracle cure. The letter notes plentiful money in the eastern cities and easy loan terms with five percent mortgages in Philadelphia real estate markets.
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