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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
10
An advertisement extols S S S as a blood cleansing remedy to heal chronic sores and ulcers. It claims poisons in weak blood cause persistent sores, asserts local applications fail, and cites a testimonial from J B Talbert of Winona Mississippi claiming a six year leg sore improved after using the product.
Real Estate firm announces bargains on select properties. Listings include residential lots and updated homes with pricing and contact details for agents handling each parcel. Potential buyers advised to schedule viewings and submit offers by specified deadlines.
John Hartley of Henry Iowa advertises numerous properties for sale including city homes of six to seven rooms, several farms near Putnam and Henry, and lands in central Iowa. Listings cover prices from modest to thousands, with easy terms and regular excursions on the first and third Tuesdays each month.
Ottawa and Morris grain men fear Rock Island Railroad ties to Wallace fleet. Traffic Manager White announced a July one cent per hundred raise for corn and oats, while Wallace lines push a two cent increase. Rumors of canal fleet sales and rate bargains link rail and boat interests as critics warn higher tariffs will hit farmers.
Water in the drainage canal is suitable for supplying motive power to the Chicago and Joliet electric railway. Cars will soon run between Chicago and Joliet on canal power, with the line nearly complete between the two cities. Towns on the route include Lockport Romeo Lemont Sag Bridge Willow Springs and Summit. Archher avenue marks the Joliet terminus as capital stock rises to 2 800 080 to fund expanded equipment.
At Willard hall a committee of women led by Mrs Tha B Cole awarded Lucy Page Gaston a purse and booklets to describe summer resorts. Merchants contributed sending her over 800 dollars for a summer outing as part of the Anti Cigarette league event and prize ceremony.
Distressing kidney and bladder complaints relieved in hours by a New Great South American Kidney Cure. It claims rapid relief from back pain and urinary retention in both men and women. Sold at Dr Powell's drugstore.
Travel ad describes a two weekly rail excursion to California via Denver and Salt Lake City. Passenger cars include Pullman Tourist Sleepers with daylight views of Colorado mountains. Berth for two from Chicago or St Louis priced at 6.90 dollars. requests for a 72 page illustrated California book with six cent postage to P. L. Eustis, General Passenger C B & Q R R, Chicago TL 6-27t.
Miss Lucretia Smith of Clear Creek visits Miss Charity Moulton after a Bradley Institute course. George Snell, Whitefield merchant, reports widespread drought across Louisiana and neighboring states, ruining crops. Rev A. K. Tullis preaches at Henry church, praised for his long service and meeting old friends in Lacon. Homer, Louisiana, appoints Prof Reid to lead schools as the Ve n ona district shifts salaries and staff amid Democratic town politics.
The ad proclaims Wetmore’s Best chewing tobacco as a product built on honesty and quality. It emphasizes careful selection by expert buyers, advanced manufacturing, a large efficient business, and a policy of refunding customers, with no premiums funded by reduced tobacco quality. The sign of Wetmore’s Best signals dealer fairness and consumer satisfaction.
Late rains raise river water by about a tenth of a foot. About 16 inches over the Henry dam with a two foot fall. Fishing near Henry Island nights yields strings for those who angle. Packet boats between La Salle Henry and Peoria carry many passengers. River travel beats rail in heat. large freight moves, including grain coal and stave bolts. Thunderstorm forecasts are doubtful.
New superintendent M. M. Mallary assumes control at the reformatory in Pontiac on July 1. Rev. W. S. Phillips becomes assistant superintendent. D. S. Myers named custodian of state funds with bond filed. B. F. Shankland named temporary confidential secretary to Mallary. George M. Sheets chosen editor of the Pioneer and head of the printing trade school.
A climate of sudden temperature changes leads to frequent colds among children and relatives. Boschee's German Syrup, kept at home, may prevent serious sickness and reduce doctor bills with three or four doses. It helps coughs, croup, throat and lung diseases, with druggists confirming its value. Free sample from Dr Powell. Regular size 75 cts. Also offering Green's Prize Almanac and The Henry Republican Weekly Inter Ocean and Farm Journal combo for $2.00.
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