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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
5
Great inducements in January sale with low prices on damask table linens curtains napkins toweling and nightwear. Readable items include damask sets cloths gowns covers and lace edging with prices from 20c to $2.00 and various trims and fabrics offered by Watercott & Co Henry Illinois.
A local store advertises new spring white goods including ginghams and wool fabrics and highlights wedding outfits. It notes a sale of over 150 bedroom suits 100 couches 75 rockers 50 tables and a full spring stock with special attention to mall orders and exclusive furniture line knowledge from Grand Rapids expos.
Dr C F Reng dentist and J L White Osteopath appear in a local notices roundup. Wm Divelbiss traveled to Oklahoma City last Tuesday. Mrs Theo Discachy recovered from tonillitis, and Albert Cassman family planned residence in Rumbolt Kansas after a brief trip. James Quinn recovering from pneumonia, showing improvement after a week.
Local surveyor D B Turner and others travel through Henry with Dr Bayne and Miss Carnie Fay Warren of Chicago. Warren Hoyle visits, Measles affect Fred Harney’s class, and Eddie Ketchum arrives from Blackley to visit relatives. A Bird night by the Audubon committee, a Bargain Counter store ad, Two Merry Tramps arrival, Whitefield murder trial updates, and the final Wright Meier orchestra dance are noted along with tax rate work and the production of J T Ward’s farce.
An old advertisement promotes osteopathy as a cure for rheumatism and markets cheap postal services. It invites farmers to visit the Henry Republican job department for rural mail route details and return envelopes, offering first class envelopes and return cards with samples.
Marshall County notes report court grand jury not called due to calm times. Local society covers theater novelty Two Merry Tramps, community card party at Peter Merdrmn, and a variety of visits, medical updates, and travel notices. John M Thompson improves after serious illness, James Jacobs family visit, Swan Lake Club changes, and local banking elections.
One Minute Cough Cure promises relief in one minute by killing the microbe that tickles the mucous membrane and by clearing phlegm. It purportedly strengthens the lungs, wards off pneumonia, and cures many coughs colds and croup in both young and old.
Unclaimed letters listed include Henry Ir Mrs Mattie Alleman fhos Heaton Francis Schlatter Penc 8 Gorman Gus Lormis LaFayette Tunis. Letters will go to Death Letter office January 23, 1904. C A Camp P M.
A medical salve claim article extols Ita Bucklen's Arnica Balm as a universal remedy for cuts wounds burns and sore joints and feet. It promises pain relief and healing and notes availability at Dr Powell's drug store for 25 cents.
Mildred Downe daughter of Durbin Downey of Sheffield, about 16, fell ill while visiting Henry Downey near Putnam. She is very low with pneumonia and the community extends sympathy to the family in this dark hour.
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