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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1893
Page
7
Local items report fresh produce at Fosbenner's and a free penmanship lecture by D Cecil Chappelle in Henry. News covers illnesses, weddings, sales, auctions, real estate moves, church events, and community updates across Henry and nearby towns, with multiple names, dates, and places.
The advertisement touts Wright & Peters and Trimby & Brewster shoes and lists Bay State Shoe Co. EK. P. Dodge line and Union School Shoe. It claims high quality, large sizes, and near 160000 dollars in last year’s sales as proof of value and low prices.
Telegram from La Rose reports the death of Frank Endsley who lived near La Rose and worked in grain buying, leaving a wife and children. burial at Whitefield Centre. E. & J. Fairbanks begin baking powder manufacture in Lacon with initial 700 pounds, planning eventual factory expansion. Mrs. J. A. Woolley sustains a serious fall on ice, fracturing a knee, yet shows signs of recovery with medical care.
An early 20th century advertisement extols Ballard's Worm Syrup as a safe non opium remedy for coughs colds bronchitis and throat and lung complaints. It claims it does not cause constipation is harmless for children and strong against consumption whooping cough croup and hoarseness. Dr Powell sells it.
A Sunday sleigh ride to grandmother Levina Croft near Varna recounts winter scenes. The Croft family, including daughter Rebekah and grandson Theodore, are praised for hospitality, farm leadership, and cattle and hog dealings. An advertisement by C E Assorr promotes portrait services with assurances of quality and satisfaction.
Dr Miley of Chicago will visit Henry on Wednesday February 22 to consult patients about chronic diseases and eye and ear disorders. He emphasizes thorough hospital experience and modern methods, offering free consultation at the Paskell House. The Woman's Club met at Mrs David McDonough’s home with papers on topics from The Pen of the Broom to Develop ment and a humorous oration on the Illustrious Dead.
A persuasive note from E. A. Powell, druggists, touts Dr King s New Discovery, Dr King s New Life Pills, Bucklen s Arnica Salve, and Electric Bitters with a satisfaction guarantee and refund promise. The piece then questions how many parents and directors have visited the school this winter.
Rain and mild air Tuesday gave way to a rapid freeze overnight. By Wednesday morning ice and slush covered roads and fields as ponds, creeks, and lakes formed across town and surrounding areas.
Eastern Nebraska farm loans on hand offer investors 7 percent interest. A large line of pawns guarantees prompt payment of principal and interest without charge. Call or write for particulars. Thompson & Son, Investment Brokers, Lacon.
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