Doan's Kidney Pills Praised by Ship Builder Carrier
A historical testimonial recounts Henry Carrier, a ship builder from River Bot, endorsing Doan's Kidney Pills for years of backache and kidney trouble. He cites relief from natural secretions and pain, noting continued faith in the remedy since 1907. The ad copy promotes Doan's Kidney Pills as the official product from Boster-Mabura Co. Buffalo NY.
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Hunry
Doan
Henry Teatihoug
BE. L
River ‘Bt
Henry
Donn
Boster-Mabura,Co
Butfao, N
Cemetery work ad from Trebal and Bons in Peoria
Classified advert describes cemetery work and fair improvements with location details near Broadmore, mentioning Thomas Street homestead and local properties. It notes multiple parcels for sale and asks readers to apply to Raymond's for parole.
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Trebal & Bons of
Peoria
Magnolia notices revive illness and events in 1917
A Magnolia column from January 11 1917 reports residents’ illnesses including Mrs Ora Mathis and a serious knee injury to Samuel Defenbaugh. It notes Dr Davis and Mr Bray visiting Chicago, church discussions on peace topics, family travels to Towal to visit relatives, a funeral of Mrs Morphew, and local school notes with enrollments exams and a basket ball game reminder.
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Ora Mathis
H.R. Morris and
Wifg
Charles
Griffin
Samuel' Defenbaugh
Rheymer
Davis
Bray
Chicago
Magnolia
Young
Towali
Granville and Henry Visitors Share Local Notes
Mrs Mary Noll and Mr PY Johnson of Granville visited Andrew Cofold on Wednesday. Mrs Fred Koehler shopped in Granville January 4. Anna Lash was a Lestant visitor last Monday. Mrs Clifford Steer ill with tonsillitis. Charles Baker and Lucile Noll shopped in Henry last Thursday. Dorothy Wolf visited Henry last week. Jolly Sewing club met at Joseph Merdinn home last Thursday with luncheon. McNabb teachers Readings circle meets Saturday January 13 at 2 p.m. to discuss the first three chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘Baker
Laicile Noll
Dorothy Wolf
n.Granville
Panzer
Dagmar Cofold
Harry, Koehler
Lawrence Nolly
Daniel Ryan
Leona ‘Kuind- Pearl Johnato
McNabb
Readings Circle Witl
Frances Henning
Lostant
Fred Phillips
Deer Creek
Peoria
Mrs. White
Chicago
Woman's Literary’ Club
Mary Gould
Curtis
Margaret Rhes
Hifea
Lestant
H. Thiess
Sterling
H. Hehir
G W.barr
Bloomington
C. W. Curtis
Noel
Oglesby
Henry Comisky
William Horack
Florida
Myrtle Brown
la Salle
Ethel Comisky
Katherine Hart
Ottawa
Margaret Hart
Lou Quaintance
California
Lou-Angelan
Britt
H. H. Hehir
Joe Kelso
J. E. Conlin
Irene Dunn
Walter Condon
Mert
James Davey
A - C. Wolfe
W. V. McKenzie
Misa Kate Lawless
Missargaret Shea
8. Kreger
Myrtle Hillabrand
Tonton
C. E. Gould
McCormack
Streator
Frank Buron
Clinton
E. W. Phillips
Ada Wilson
Henry Phillips
Or Margaret
St. Peters Burg
Fla
Lostant Musical Association
Association
Matt.Gerloch
Ambia
Ind
Hhe Wister
K. Barron
Amarillo
Texas
Ida Dose
Wakonda
Wm. Krain
Charles Hartenbovwer
Lola Davis
Normal
Neal Odell
Decatur
Pwiah Ler
Winter Colds in Children Promoted by Dr Bell
An old time advertisement urges mothers to treat winter colds in children with Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey. It claims fever sore throat tight chest croupy coughs are eased by the remedy and notes availability at local druggists. Also lists rental or sale ad for a seven room house in Magnolia Bullough Varno J G Clemeng Peoria IL with contact details.
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Magnolia
McCulloch
Varna
Clemons
First Avenue
Pedrigy III
Borrent
R. D. McCulloch
Bell
Houge
Bullough
Varno
J. G. Clemeng
Peoria
Varnall
J.G. Clemens
Ill
Varna Socials Mark 30th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs G B Hager celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary with a dinner attended by Mr and Mrs M A Merritt Dwight, Mr and Mrs C H Merritt, and Mr and Mrs M L Morritt among others. Several guests sent regrets from Kankakee and the event included family members from nearby towns. Others listed: Miss Josephine Haws returning from Peoria hospital, Ed Adams visiting sister in Custer, and local residents attending court in Lacon. Ernest Swason of Dwight visiting friends in Varna. Ozell Statoler, Janet Myers and Ardis Chatten spent Sunday with Lloyd and Dorothy Myers in Peoria.
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Ed Adams
Ed_Arndt
Custer
Josephine Haws
Fin Peoria
Lacon
Ernest, Swason
Dwight
Varna
Ozell Statoler
Janet Myers
Ardis Chatten
Lloyd
Dorothy Myers
Peoria
Land
Janet
Lostant Bride and Deer Creek Groom Wed in Peoria
Frances Henning Lostant and Fred Phillips Deer Creek were married in Peoria at noon on New Year’s Day 1917. They planned a Chicago trip and later residence on a Deer Creek farm near Peoria. The notice lists numerous local visitors, travels, and social events surrounding area residents.
Christmas memories and community notices from Lostant
Mrs AWil McDaniel is remembered warmly at Christmas with many presents and tributes from friends in Lostant. The community praises her readiness to lead in sickness or death and notes a $5 gold piece gift from Mr and Mrs Charles Bellan. Other items mention visits, university pursuits, and holiday exchanges among local residents. Rental ad for a seven room Magnolia house concluded the page.
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Awil
McDaniel
Lostant
Charles
George F' Bellan
Streator
Charles Fowler
Alice Barber
John Dupa Pentence
Normal University
Tudsay
Maurine Bowdin
Hes
Bean
Elaie Zilm
Floyd Lunderén
Champeign
Alvera
Decatur
Seous
A. H. Bell
Deer Park
Starved Rock
Moon
Burdette
M. Reynolds
Clara-Hay
Two Decor Park farmers lose 600 each to auto scams
Two Decor Park farmers were fleeced for 600 each by strangers selling autos that turned out stolen. A box car robber Tony LaFote was shot and killed by a detective during a theft at Ladd. The Sheffield post office was robbed recently of 20 in cash and stamps. John M. Nichols, Metamora Herald publisher, died at Deer Creek aged 49. Fulton county plans Wakonta Drainage and Levee district to reclaim 6600 to 8000 acres in Liverpool and Bonner townships.
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Decor Park
John M. Nichols
Metamora Herald
Deer Creek
Fulton County
Wakonta
Liverpool
Bonner
Ladd
Tony LaFote
LaFote
Sheffield
Charity Lawyer Charles Hughes Heads Legal Aid Group
President Charles Hughes of the Legal Aid Society explains the aim of the society to provide gratuitous legal aid to worthy poor people. The group seeks to protect legal rights for those unable to afford counsel.
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Charles ©. Hughes
The
Legal Aid Society
Hughes
Texas
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Georgia
Kansas
Pennsylvania
New York
Indiana
Ohio
North Dakota
Alabama
United States
Seattle
Wilson
For Sale Jersey Cows and Printing Services
A short want ad offers a few registered Jersey cows for sale. The notice also advertises job printing services from The Henry Republican office promising high quality printing.
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Jersey
Henry Republican
Ofice
Cottage on city water lights sold under 1925 listing
The advertisement notes a six room cottage with bath, city water and electric lights three blocks from business district sold for 1925 price. Inquiries through the Republican office. Also notices two school tablets offered for a nickel and a separate ad seeking a good team of mares aged seven to eight.
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Bor Sali
Republican
Henry Republican
Geezer opens business grows to big store on a splash
An elderly entrepreneur starts with a dollar eighty and stock costs. He buys space, runs ads, and expands to a full storefront with plate glass windows. Customers flock in as he uses a bold marketing push and half page ads to build a thriving corner shop.
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Dad
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