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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
1
A Springfield Ohio woman cites personal recovery after using Vinol claiming it soothed inflamed surfaces and cured her cough while boosting appetite digestion and strength. The notice also promotes Dr F C Willett veterinary services and 24 hour calls.
Magnolia and Lostant locals share news of visits from relatives and friends, trips to Chicago and Kansas City, and village improvements. Residents like W J Allen, Ray Eddingfield, Floyd Kidd, and Miss Daisy Griffith appear among countless family and social updates, with church and school events noted.
The column records Mr and Mrs E A Mathis attending Ottawa commencement last Thursday and Mollie McBride visiting Mrs Mathis. Kate Haws hosted a Sunday school class, an outdoor social with ice cream cake, and several locals plan teaching posts for next year. A Ladies Aid meeting is rescheduled for June 24, with past social events noted. Also mentions summer school departures, auto trips to Lansing and Chicago, and a Chamberlain’s Tablets testimonial ad.
Messers Magoon Dorsey Turner and Wilson of Lacon visited Toluca to appraise the old Star building soon to be sold. Oil work in the business district will finish by Friday, easing the dust problem. Mrs Hannah Stoner, 85, celebrated birthday at her country home after moving from Shiloh county in 1856 and living in Marshall county since May 1856. She has four daughters and two sons, with two daughters in Nebraska. The Republican subscription urged.
An 8 N Galloway of South Carolina praises Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the only treatment giving him full relief. Also noted are bankruptcy appraisals for Tonica Exchange bank officers Hartenbower and Hillabrand, detailing Illinois and other state properties and personal assets, with the total real estate and personal property values.
The text argues sickness stems from nourishment and germs rather than cruel fate, noting relapse and chronic weakness follow illness when not properly fed. It praises a pure medicine nourishment free from alcohol or opiates, saying it restores strength, creates healthy blood, and strengthens nerves and lungs to avert tuberculosis.
Blaisdell, appointed warden, studied Illinois fish habits and urged focus on carp and buffalo as cheap, vital food resources. University cooks to issue bulletin praising carp. Illinois river carp crop valued at about 50,000 dollars more than white fish, twice black bass. Buffalo fish decline prompts restoration efforts. State committees study Illinois river fisheries with experts. The article also notes Illinois public charity costs 4,445,815.93 in 1913 for 18 state institutions housing about 20,000 dependents and employing 2,693 staff.
Washington announced last week that Illinois will receive ten thousand dollars from the federal government for agricultural extension work this year, increasing annually to one hundred eighty nine thousand six hundred in 1922, conditioned on annual state appropriations. The Smith Legear law apportions funds by rural population share, noting Illinois has one of the largest rural populations after Pennsylvania and Texas. A separate warning references fire risk from kerosene and urges caution in using oil with kindling.
Personal testimonials from Cleveland Ohio and Hanover Pennsylvania praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from female and side pains. Letters claim prior doctors offered no help, but the remedy restored regularity and energy, with readers urged to write for confidential guidance.
L H Durley learned of his brother in law J J Hartenbower’s death in Los Angeles. Thomas Paxson Jr plays trap drums aboard the steamer Verne Swain. A blue racer over three feet was killed in front of Mrs Phoebe Young’s home. A four foot seven inch water moccasin was killed on the sidewalk in front of L H Johnson’s store. Hennepin public school closed its year with commencement at the opera house June 9. five girls and one boy graduated, with diplomas by W C Patterson and a baccalaureate by Rev Fr B Scheutz. Jacob S Bosley, formerly of Harlin, Ir, died at Tonica. services were held June 9 conducted by Rev Wilson and Uncle Abel Mills. Remains laid beside his brother in Union Grove cemetery. His 188 recorded as 798.
Serious sicknesses start in the stomach liver and kidneys. Dr King’s New Life Pills purify the blood prevent constipation keep liver kidneys and bowels in healthy condition. They rid the system of fermenting and gassy foods and give better health. Endorsed by T. J. Segraven and A J Tronmonger.
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