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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
9
An tobacco era style exhortation extols women’s duties and the balance of home life. It praises the mother’s strength and urges vigor through a “kindling” tonic, Pe-ru-Na, to revive a weary world and purify blood.
An advertising-style claim extols Pe-ru-na as the universal female remedy. The text asserts most female ailments originate from inflammation or catarrh of mucous linings and that Pe-ru-na cures catarrh in any organ. It emphasizes effectiveness where other remedies fail and promises relief for any catarrhal affection.
The article discusses Captain Wallace owning about half of the 85 canal boats on the Illinois river, with nine pictured and a total of fifteen owned by him. It notes grain transfers from elevators at Hennepin and Pekin operated by Turner Hudnut Co, and mentions a floated sale interest, rising freight costs, canal and dam concerns, and railroad pressure on water competition along central Illinois.
The Lacon Home Journal mocks Henry Republican for suggesting a countywide Old Settlers Picnic. It accuses Lacon of using the event for revenue and gambling on its streets, praising local bands from Pekin and noting competing towns. The piece ends with Fred Swain’s excursion from Henry to La Salle for river breezes.
James M Powers writes from Undercliff at Paw Paw Lake about a summer home near Chicago. He describes clear water shallow beaches, a 100 foot deep center, steamboats and yachts charging ten cents, a water toboggan, fishing, dances, picnics, and boat parties. He notes cottages and hotels, daily deliveries, negligee living, and friendly guests including Edna Ralph Fred and Ray Wood.
United States Minister EK H Conger argues in the June National Magazine that missionaries in China have been unfairly blamed for the uprising. He notes Americans have the most missionaries, defends their actions, and describes how settlements for losses were voluntary and not coerced by force.
Ad asserts a signature on every box of Laxative Bromo Quinine Tavieta guarantees a one day cure for a cold. The promotional copy emphasizes rapid relief and nationwide availability.
J S Thompson added the Andrew Harty farm in Saratoga township to his holdings. The 256 acre property sold for 20500 dollars, just over 80 dollars per acre, about seven dollars rent per acre expected this year. Tenant seeks five year extension at 5 dollars per acre cash rent. Farmers organize threshing runs to prevent machine disputes and standardize contracts.
Henderson citizen J A Kelly describes an attack of dysentery last summer and credits Chamberlain's colic cholera and diarrhea remedy with quick relief when used as directed. He notes the remedy controlled the illness more rapidly than previous treatments. For sale by Dr Powell.
The writeup notes a clean shot taken by Photographer Daniels as horses passed down the stretch for the go. He also photographed the balloon ascent of a lady and other grounds views, which he plans to exhibit in his street case soon.
Samuel Parker of Chicago argues July 28 1901 that six feet of water in the Peoria channel secures navigation and warns against removing Copperas Creek dam as it would drop depth to under three feet. He cites drainage policies and potential delays in full flow for Chicago river navigation.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a patent cure sold at Dr Powell's drugstore. Also church notes from Keller including sermons, services, and upcoming events. Rev Kniery to select glass for new Catholic church in Chillicothe. Parish activities and Episcopal consecration plans detailed.
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