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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1883
Page
7
An advertisement invites invalids and sufferers to visit E. F. Powell's drug store to obtain a free trial bottle of Dr King's New Discovery. It claims to cure consumption severe coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever hoarseness and other lung ailments.
Mrs Christiana Walker Boal wife of Dr Robert Boal formerly of Lacon died in Peoria after two years of illness from nervous exhaustion. Born April 30 1810 in Philadelphia the family moved to Cincinnati then Cincinnati to Reading Ohio where she married Dr Boal May 31 1881. She contributed to Philadelphia newspapers and Chicago Tribune and wrote Springfield as seen by a Lady. Survived by three children Charles James and Clara with descendants. eldest sister Elizabeth remains with Dr Boal aged over 80.
An early 20th century advertorial touts Electric Bitters as a cure for low spirits, loss of appetite, nerves, digestive issues, and general illness. It claims rapid improvement, renewed life, strength, and pain relief, with J. E. & F. A. Powell selling the tonic at a small price.
Last week a harvester trial near Ue-Aalle between the Empire Binder and McCormick binder tested green rye. The McCormick stopped four times missing eight bundles. the Empire never paused and missed only two bundles. Forty four men watched as the Empire was favored for efficiency and lighter draft. The Empire can be seen at the wind mill shops in the city.
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