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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
10
An old advertisement denounces mercury and potassium-based cures for blood diseases as harmful, claiming they seal the poisoning in the body. It touts Swift’s Specific as the safe vegetarian remedy and offers a $1000 reward for proof it fails to cure blood diseases.
The article notes London events for Queen Victoria’s reign anniversary with references to Victoria in court and empire, plus London preparations. It recalls Mrs Russell Sage marking 50 years since Emma Willard Seminary graduation and a tale of Russell Sage’s courtship. Chicago plans a diamond jubilee celebration tied to June 22 and Victoria’s coronation, contrasting Chicago’s growth since 1837. Also mentions mushroom club founding in Naw York and observations on language change and public edifications.
A Grange agriculture column from Putnam County discusses horn fly problems on cattle and proposes remedies such as fish oil and carbolic solution, noting renewing cycles. It also shelves into reflections on education, farm sizes, and efficient milking practices for better output and prosperity.
A miscellany of farm ethics urges readers to subscribe and share papers with farmers. A South Dakota parish members donate land and labor to support their minister. Dr King’s New Discovery touted for coughs and consumption, with pills for digestion. Subscriptions and offers from The Henry Republican and related papers listed. Telegraphed notes on gold production and tariff politics close the page.
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