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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
8
The advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the solution for bad colds coughs and lung diseases. It claims efficacy when other remedies fail and offers a 50 cent to 1 dollar price with a trial bottle free at local drug stores.
Leonard Worley was injured while racing a motor boat on the Hlinots River. He stubbed his toe against a propeller blade during the contest and fell into the water but reached shore safely with the help of sympathetic friends and is now said to be recovering with the Rome summer colony.
The Chicago Tribune outlines the status of candidates for the 16th district legislature. Republicans Ireland Kerrick and Democrat Fahy lead a field with several Livingston and Woodford contenders. Filing closes Tuesday Aug 16, with hopes of two House seats per party and current lawmakers aiming to return. States Lish of Pontiac is a holdover.
A period adage compares continuous advertising to a clock that never stops. It argues staying visible keeps a business in minds, noting forgetfulness and the long memory of voters, with Bryan as a referenced example of fading recall.
A fragment notes itchy skin irritation during hot weather and suggests a simple remedy. It mentions gentle winter green lotion mixed with thymos to soothe eruptions and provide a refreshing sensation. A 25 cent bottle is referenced as the remedy.
Local river men report the Chicago sanitary district has not opened the existing lock or improved the spillway channel as ordered by the legislature and governor. Insiders say a steel bridge is being planned to block progress, with barges and cruisers forced to navigate 35 miles of water between Chicago and Joliet.
Rev Billy Sunday recounts the Bible story of David and Goliath to a crowd of about 8,000, depicting David’s journey from the fields to the Philistine front. The narrative includes David’s sling, Goliath’s fall, and reactions from the Israelite camp amid weather and other snippets.
A southern visit by a well known bishop recalls a country town scene where households rely on themselves for chores. He hears a soprano voice sing Neaven My God to Thee and praises the hostess’s piety. She explains she uses the hymn to time eggs boiling three verses for soft and five for hard.
Oronogo and St Louis women report relief from nerves bearing down and female ailments after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Ads urge others with pelvic pain backache or dizziness to try the remedy, claiming it costs little and brings long awaited relief.
Miss Catherine Chambers wed Michael McSherry of Bradford at St Dominic's church with Thomas Flood as best man and Miss Sarah Chambers as bridesmaid. The couple left for three months in Denver and Ogden, Colorado. Later, Bridget Casey married James Butler at St Dominic's with Miss Mary R. Casey as bridesmaid and Miss Fern Carroll as flower girl. Also noted are Bible history medal prizes awarded by Rev. T D Kennedy to Leona O Neill and Cleo Day. An editorial critique questions the value and cost of the British monarchy and its funding.
Bishop E M Dunne announces the appointment of Reverend John H Cannon of Urbana as successor to the late pastor of St Marys Roman Catholic Church in Pontiac. Cannon, born 1871 in Henry Illinois, trained at St Viateur Wilton Bonnais Niagara University and Peoria diocese ordained 1894.
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