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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1889
Page
6
Local notices tout sale of eight geldings four years old seven mares two pasture items plus mower hay rake and tedder. Spavin Liniment marketed for equine ailments and prices touted. Also offers low cost meat, printing services for cards and announcements, and guaranteed quick cures.
Henry County items include court reminders for Lacon Monday, measles in James Lambert's family, installation plans for Lacon post officers, Washington's Birthday ball at New Opera Hall, and local gatherings from ME church social to oyster supper at Geo Vail's. News covers weddings, funerals, fire at Hutchins store, and community updates across Henry, Bradford, and nearby towns.
A local posting urges residents to back a new singing school by Prof Koch at the Grand Army Hall on Saturday evening January 19. The program offers rudiments of music at one dollar for ten lessons, highlighting available teachers and the community’s strong voices.
An advertisement proclaims Restorative Nervine as a universal cure for ills from headaches to nervous troubles. It touts no opium or morphine and offers free trials at Dr Powell's Drug Store. The copy mentions a Winter scene and dismisses a harsh winter, noting good road conditions.
Mrs Charles Greenwood of Indianapolis suffered asthma with chest pain swelling ankles cough and palpitations. After using Dr Miles New Cure relief came quickly though the cure’s claimed effects vary. Sold at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
Webb's Ticket Office at Corner Main and Adams streets in Peoria offers agents for all railroads and ocean steamships with lowest rates to all points. Choose routes and save money before purchasing.
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