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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
5
A reflective verse urges readers to guard the day from thoughtless words and deeds. It warns that trifling hurts and petty judgments can dim joy and asks for mutual support to keep life bright and resilient.
A four year old boy wandered into dunes near Pacifica Beach causing frantic family searches. Neighbors and strangers joined in the rescue effort as police and locals tracked the boy's whereabouts. A passing policeman eventually brought Willy home to his relieved mother and reunited family. The incident ended with thanks to all helpers and a return to normal life for the households involved.
Reports include a $100000 fire loss at Armour Packing Chicago, killings in Indiana, college trustees assignment at Greencastle, Ed Edmunds for Spain, two mile boat race winner Jake Gaudaur, Queen Victoria’s birthday observance, fatal shootings in Kentucky and Bloomfield, bank closure at Johnstown, El Paso levee flood, McLaurin named senator, seven wives arrest, Denver bicycle record, Iowa prohibition convention, Provincetown fishermen lost, cropland prospects favorable, Liberty party platform, Jacksonville wife shooting, Indiana special election, Rhode Island governor inauguration, and Senate debates on tariffs and Cuban belligerency.
Advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. Claims cure in all stages offers $1000 if it fails testimonials and mail order prompts. Also notes photograph envelopes and new styles for sale at the office.
A farmer discards a broken barrel after chickens die from exposed feed in a rut of bad methods. McClure's Magazine features life portraits of Queen Victoria marking her 16th reign anniversary. Word and Works offers a trial subscription with a 64 page bonus book for 25 cents.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal kidney and urinary remedy. It claims back pain relief improved bladder function and reduced nocturnal urination and liquor aftereffects. It instructs on a home test for kidney disease and offers a sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to shake Allen's Foot-Ease into shoes to cool swollen hot feet, prevent sweating and blisters, and ease pain. It claims relief from tight shoes and fatigue, with a 25 cent retail price and a free trial package offered through druggists and shoe stores.
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