Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad Claims Cure All Ailments
A lengthy testimonial advertisement lists numerous women from cities like Peoria Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia and New Orleans who attest that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cures female illnesses including ovarian trouble irregularities and nervous prostration. The note emphasizes these women received no compensation and urge readers to trust the advertised claims as truthful and helpful.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Elmo
Sarah J.bruart
Pry
Maggie Ester
Natick
Mass
Mira
Nathan B. Greaton
Trenton
Moebba
Bernell
Lincoln
Emma Ime
1St St. Ce Arenas
Alvena Sperling
Ella Johnston
Liberty Bourne
Aionroes
New Crost
Wis
Anguste Acipermana
Doztor
Kansas
qMirs
Lizzie Scott
Lydia FH. Pinkham
Three Auction Items Offered at 3 PM Hour
A notice announces a sale at 3 o'clock offering three pieces: a sulky plow a shoveling board and a buggy whip for thirty five dollars.
Local Notices Misspelled Names and Vague Travel Snippets
Fragmented social notes mention Nellie O Leary of Peoria visiting this week and Mr and Mrs Lon Ray with their newborn, plus various relatives and friends in Farmington Sullivan Vale Michigan and Henry. The garbled OCR lists numerous names and brief visits without clear dates or events.
Anton Visits Peoria For Eye Tests And Glasses
Anton traveled to Peoria last Friday to have his eyes tested and fitted with glasses. Leroy Bolender bought an interest in Buck Bolender Meat Market, making Buck Bolender Meat Market the firm’s name. Wm. Johnson returned from a trip to Town and is now in Saratoga caring for his brother-in-law, Link Van Ostrand, who has pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Warren Patten and their little son of Minoak were dinner guests at Milby Marshall’s home Saturday. They were returning home from attending the silver wedding of Mrs Patten’s father and mother, Mr and Mrs Arthur Head of Saratoga, on Wednesday, Feb 22, at the home of Mr and Mrs C P Marshall. In Peoria, the marriage of Guy Moore to Miss Bertha Smith of Henry occurred. Mr Moore is a cousin of Melby Marshall, an honest, industrious young man well liked. Miss Smith is highly spoken of in her home city. a happy life is predicted. We extend congratulations. The Tri-County Ministerial Association held its monthly meeting last Monday in the M E church lecture room. Rev E S Busby of Magnolia gave an address on Mission Work, which impressed all. A vote of thanks was given to Rev Busby for the fine presentation. The afternoon session included a discussion on pastoral work and preaching with many helpful thoughts. Rev John A Gray, D D, the popular lecturer, added to the occasion. The next meeting will be March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton
Peoria
Leroy Bolender
Buck-Bolender
Wm. Johnson
Saratoga
Link van Ostrand
Warren Patten
Minoak
Milby Marshall
Busby
John A. Gray
D.D
Bucklen Amica Salve touted as boil cure tale
D Frankel of Stroud claims his wife cured a boy's ugly boil using Bucklen’s Amica Salve after a doctor’s visit was suggested. The advertisement extols the salve as the quickest healer of burns, scalds, cuts, corns, bruises, sprains, and swellings and as the best pile remedy, priced at 26 cents at A. J Ironmonger's.
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D. Frankel
Stroud
Qhia
Bucklen
A. J
Broadmoor Society Notes From Peoria And Chicago Visits
George Barker and George Toomey traveled to Chicago Tuesday with livestock. E G Rees and family visited Peoria Saturday. Walter Phelps of Kansas visited with local family this week. Alvine Swanson visited Peoria Sunday. Patrick Powers shipped a carload of hogs to Chicago Monday. Mrs EJ Noyes has been ill with the grip. Benny and Peoria were mentioned in the week’s social notes.
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George” Barker
George Toomey
Chicago
Rees
Peoria
Walter
Phelps
Kansas
Alvine Swanson
Patrick. Powers
EJ. “Noyes
Benny
Busi
La Prairie Social Highlights and Local Notes
Mr and Mrs A J McCartney attend Farmers convention in Ottawa this week. Walter Burnett and daughter Anna shopped in Henry Friday. The Valentine party hosted by Mr and Mrs John Russell Speer for the Girls club was a season highlight with hearts and Cupids. Blaine Davidson improving. A social note on courage mentions protecting a child. Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised by A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves.
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A. J. McCartney
Ottawa
Marsden Calder
Agnes Burnett
Will Drummond
C.Y. Love
Des Moines
U. P
Washington
Walter Burnett
Anna
Henry
John Russell
Speer
Girls’ Club of
la Prairie
Russell
Blaine Davidson
Local Social Notes From South Milo and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Samuel Chenoweth and Mr and Mrs Bert Bonner visited William Bentley’s home Sunday. Charlie Gettle will work for George Hall next season. A shower honors Mrs Edna Montgomery at Mrs George Barker’s home Thursday afternoon. A surprise gathering for Mr and Mrs William Fountain occurred last Thursday with games and music. Ice cream and cake were shared and a purse of money given to the Fountains who plan to move to Henry. Henry Bonskeller will fill the Fountain vacancy. Elmer Salisbury stayed with Howard Reid Wednesday night. Mr and Mrs Barker visited their son Carl at George Toomey’s Sunday. Mr and Mrs John McClane were at George Toomey’s Sunday.
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Samuel Chenoweth
Bert Bonner
Donald
William Bentley
Charlie Gettle
George Hall
Charlie McDonald
Charlie Swineman
Jake Copple
Charlie Reid
Edna Montgomery
Fountain
Henry Henry Bonskeller
Fountain Elmer Salisbury
Howard Reid
Barker
Carl
John McClane
George Toomey
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Illinois Resident
Henry County residents see relief promised for backache and kidney complaints from Doan's Kidney Pills. Lewis Black of LaConia Illinois endorses the remedy, stating it delivers best possible results in his family and urges others to try it. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for US. Remember the name Doan's.
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Henry
Dean
Lewis Black
Main
Lacon
Ill
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
United States
Doan
Local notes from Oliver Downey and area residents
Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Charles Wherry at Oliver Downeys. Several neighbors ill with sickness and under doctors care. Frank Wigand attended the E G Wood sale near Henry. Ivan Bear dies. funeral plans underway as Daniel and Lindsey Anderson travel to Planot Ja Planot Ja. Pink eye afflicting multiple families. Chamberlains Stomach and Livers Tablets advertised.
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Charles Wherry
Oliver Downey
Joseph Finnegan
Corbly Wright
Willie
Princeton
John Anderson
Frank Wigand
E. G. Wood Sale
Henry
Ray McKee
Willie Anderson
J. McKane
Anderson
Planot Ja
Ivan Bear
Grant “Bear
Daniel
Lindsey Anderson
Death of Rev Emmanuel Ryberg in Chicago area church
Obituary notes the death of Rev. Emmanuel Ryberg pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church of Wenona at Anugustana hospital Chicago. Funeral services were held at Wenona church then burial in Michigan. He leaves a wife and six children and many relatives. Other items report marriages, visits, and local social events including a reception by Mrs. W Howe and Mrs. Adelia Kemp, a weekend visit in Bloomington, and births and illnesses in Wenona area.
Settled Roy Foster receives friendly congratulations at new home
Roy Foster and wife settle in new surroundings amid many well wishers. Mrs. Joe Shaffer ill Sunday and not improving quickly. Minnie Parsons arrives from Chillicothe to help. Mrs. Gred Moody recovering at home after hospital stay. Reuben Kendall moving from Southampton to William Riddell farm near Forrest Grove to work three farms totaling 390 acres. Agricultural clerks seek seasonal positions with several already signed. Henry Lakehart to assist Sandy Grove, Joe Prichard to help Sam Perkins, Jay Prichard for George Sims, George Wilcox to aid his father. Charles Kimball finishes two years of corn shelling for William Wilcox and plans to move. Kimball thanks friends for eight seasons of support selling big machines, praising service and reliability. Eight seasons free of cage or friction noted.
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Roy Foster
Joe Shaffer
Minnie Parsons
Chillicothe
Southampton
William Riddell
Forrest Grove
Alex Russell
Henry Lakehart
Sandy Grove
Joe Prichard
Sam Perkins
Jay Prichard
George Sims
George Wilcox
Board of Trade
Charles Kimball
William Wilcox
Mr Kimball
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Relief
A physician with focus on stomach trouble perfected a Dyspepsia tablet formula. Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets are claimed to relieve acute indigestion and chronic dyspepsia and to aid digestion and appetite, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Available at Rexall Stores and local druggists.
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St. UN
Rexall
Athhs
Court House News Estate matters and real estate transfers
Estate of James H Thompson probate hearing granted letters testamentary to Mary E Thompson bond set at 20000 Executrix to fix April term for claims. Estate of William H Baker final settlement notice to be mailed ten days before February 27 and hearing scheduled. Real estate transfers list several warranty and quit claim deeds including properties in Whitefield Toluca Belle Plain Wenona Evans Henry Fowler's add Wenona and Evans townships with multiple owners and parcels.
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James H Thompson
Mary E. Thompson
Wm. H. Baker
William S Hattan
Mary M Phillips
Whitefield
Toluca Coal Co
Mike Johanas
Toluca
Archibald P. Child
Ernest A. Hasselman
Evans
Wm. McAleer
Mary Ann Green
Yoley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Ad
A vintage notice extols Yoley's Honey and Tar as a reliable family medicine for coughs colds and croup. It warns La Grippe strain weakens the system and may lead to pneumonia if untreated but asserts no danger if taken promptly. Refuse substitutes by A. J. Tronmonger.
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Yoley
A. J
Grain Shipments via Hennepin Canal Hit 1910 Record
A 1910 Illinois and Mississippi canal report shows 185 500 bushels of grain moved and freight savings of 2 480 dollars. Dee led with 102 500 bushels, followed by Oars with 63 500. Total freight was 11 218 short tons, with water freight at 4 939 dollars, signaling early canal use and future growth.
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Hennepin Canal
Illinois
Illinois and Mississippi Canal
Hennepin
Ajor Chas. Keller
Corps. of Engineers
Dee
Ithes
Vermilion County Grand Jury Returns 212 Indictments
Vermilion county grand jury at Decatur returns 212 indictments. About one third involve vote selling or perjury linked to a vote bribery quiz. The supreme court rules railroads may only take cash for transport, denying payment in services or property.
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Vermilion County Grand Jury
Decatur
Supreme Court
Public Sale of Saxby Farm Horses Cattle and Farm Implements
A public auction on the Saxby farm near La Prairie Center and Camp Grove, Illinois, sells eleven head of horses including bay mares and a matched bay driving team, ten head of cattle with five cows and five calves, six hogs, and an array of farm implements and household goods. The sale begins Tuesday March 7 at 10 a.m. on the premises three miles north and east of La Prairie Center.
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Saxby
la Prairie Center
Camp Grove
Sparland
Poland-China
Rock Island
Hayes
Asda
Ee Tumeroun
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