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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1887
Page
5
Public notice indicates the Henry Tinola post office will close in the near term with unspecified last service date and local impacts to mail access. Official communication references a Thursday in July 1887 and cautions patrons to plan alternative arrangements.
From Our Regular Correspondent July 11 1887 notes cloven foot in reform admin and Whitney patronage of New York Brooklyn navy yards to Democratic bosses. Benign grand army and Cleveland remarks spurred by Missouri loyalty debate. Oscar J Harvey jailed for war horse claims and forged reimbursements totaling about 52000. penalties include 10 years or 1000 fine. Civil service rule repeal opens posts to ex Confederates. Treasury bonds redeemed. Bacon expone bakery broto tight scandal among patent office clerks with lover’s advances.
In the combination of its ingredients Hood's Sarsaparilla claims unique strength, widely praised at home and abroad. It cites phenomenal sales and says it is the most successful medicine for improving appetite and health where other preparations fail.
Letter from a reader praises the new New Bolony Retina newspaper begun by Bill Nye style editors. The missive notes humor and ambition, outlines editorial tone, neutral stance, and planned sections. It mentions anticipated equipment, rumored essays, and a light jab at finances and local politics.
A letter notes a cow named Rose sold to a non-resident, with May travel for a week or two and a tall red calf. The writer laments poll tax, wishing for more funds from liberal newspaper patronage and signs off with Bill Nye in Chicago News.
The essay cites George Smith and H Fox Talbot to discuss Assyrian clay tablets proving heathen Genesis like accounts from around 700 B C. It notes the Sabbath known in Chaldea and cites a 1869 discovery of an Assyrian religious calendar marking Sabbaths. The piece also mentions Assurbanipal dating and early creation legends.
A Indiana reader recommends Ely's Cream Balm as the only preventive that stops yearly hay fever from August to frost. He claims long trial with many remedies, crediting the product after pharmacist suggestion.
The unprecedented Boschee German Syrup sale astonishes the world. It is touted as the safest and best remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. It claims to heal the parts affected and remove the disease rather than merely suppressing symptoms. A bottle in the home may save doctor bills and serious illness. Sold by all graphics and general dealers for 75c a bottle.
The August Peterson's Magazine outshines prior issues with a charming steel plate, high quality fashion and needlework designs, and Miss Bowman's serial Along the Bayou growing in interest. The issue also features capital tales and pretty poems.
Advertising snippet claims Hood's Sarsaparilla expels scrofula and other blood disorders. Cites several supposed testimonials from O E Lorgesoy Lowell Mass and J B Stanton Mt Vernon Ohio about curing sores, salt rheum, and erysipelas, noting tobacco-related symptoms and full recovery.
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