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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1889
Page
7
Readable items detail landlord rent notes, repairs by L A Meier & Sons, house calls by J E F A Powell druggists, and local sales including school laws and insurance agents. The column records visits, travels, school events, a pension increase, a pink sociable, and illness in the community with brief actions and dates.
Druggist testimonials from Indiana and Ohio praise Electric Bitters as the best remedy with relief in rheumatism cases and high sales credibility. A Varna correspondent urges readers to compare The Republican with other local papers and notes the Varna postmaster will handle subscriptions.
The text promotes a laxative known as the California Fig Syrup Company product for cleansing the system and curing ailments like constipation and indigestion. It also notes a local marriage between George Williams and Alice Little, joking about a surprise and extended congratulations from the Republicans.
Mr Geo Parks of Magnolia says the proposed railroad through the action offers great promise and expects a connection between Chicago and Kansas City Kansas, with a crossing at Henry at a distant lay.
Brief noting Bro Whiffen visited the den Saturday and shows mountain fever relief. The report says his health has improved overall and he enjoyed the journey.
A crowd greeted last night’s Demorest silver medal event at New Opera Hall. Contestants Nellie McCune Grace Harper and Anna Smith received scores from judges J Jones G W Emerick and J M Kirkpatrick with totals 07 08 98. The event featured an arch shaped medal and Prohibition Prize inscription.
Over 60 people were driven from their homes to seek a free trial of Lanc'a Family Medicine. The ad promises a grand remedy for blood disorders liver and kidney issues constipation headaches and unsightly complexion. Claiming praise from ladies and broad appeal it markets a large 50 cent sample.
R O McVicker returns to Cozad Nebraska from Colton California where he spent the past year. He notes a general dullness on the Pacific coast and plans to settle back home.
A blaze at GFE Sparling’s lake area homestead near Lake Senachwine on July 4 destroyed a double corn crib barn and sheds, with 165 feet burned. Loss valued at about 2200 dollars including six horses, a mare, grain, implements, hay, and fish nets. Insurance covered barn, grain, and implements. fire labeled incendiary with suspect sought.
The nervous system holds life and mind, with the brain as its seat. Nerves govern all organs and when damaged cause paralysis and various symptoms. A free trial bottle of Dr Mites Nervine is advertised at Dr Powell's Drug Store. Mrs Bruce Darby reports the death of her husband James Darby in Washington Territory from consumption, May 10, and a funeral followed by a large procession.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the most successful medicine for purifying the blood, giving strength, and creating an appetite. It claims unique preparation and a strong reputation, presenting the product as a tower of strength abroad.
Webb's Ticket Office on Main and Adams offers lowest rates to all points with choice routes. Scene shows Moncey saved. Fred Goodrich and family of Kewanee have been guests of Mr Joseph Goodrich for several days.
An advertised remedy promotes Miles Nerve and Liver Pills for sluggish bowels or liver. The pills are said to act through the nerves with free samples offered at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
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