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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1885
Page
9
A fragmentary public notice cautions readers about skin and bodily health. It warns that tainted water and food harm the blood and urges boiling and filtering drinking water. The text stresses fresh air, clean clothing, and prompt treatment of cold or storm exposure to protect the skin.
A Demorest's Monthly July article argues rail transport outpaces canals and lakes. It cites 1868 to 1884 canal tonnage falling while rail tonnage and trunk line rail freight rise sharply, noting growing railway securities and overbuilt rails, with seas and oceans linked by future rail connections.
A Richmond mother praises Brown's Iron Bitters for children and urges cautious use. She warns county school directors about fraudulent salesmen offering useless charts for 37 dollars, a swindle paid through school treasurers.
Advert says the tonic cures dyspepsia stomach Myer kidney and bladder troubles. It is described as a perfect tonic appetizer blood purifier and a sure cure for ague and malaria priced at five cents at Dr Durfee's Drug Store.
A compilation of court house matters and licensed marriages shows transfers of property in Cotton’s addition to Hparland and parcels in Wenona La Prairie and Henry, with July dates. Included are births notices and a testimonial praising Aryer’s Sarsaparilla for female health relief.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a powerful blood purifier that treats rheumatism. It includes several testimonials from patients in Bloomington Iowa Shirley Massachusetts and Chicago praising relief after taking the remedy. The promotion notes six bottles for a dollar and offers a free testimonial book.
An advertisement touts Ajcer's Hair Vigor as restoring vitality and color to faded hair and promoting new growth on bald heads when glands are not decayed. It cites Mrs G Norton of Somerville Mass and Mrs M E Goff of Leadville Col praising long healthy hair after use.
A persuasive pitch urges readers to trust the speaker as the person who can dramatically reduce expenses. The appeal emphasizes personal certainty and decisive action to convince the audience of their savings potential.
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