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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
8
Mr A H Crausby of 158 Kerr St Memphis reports his wife ignored a small breast lump that rapidly became an incurable cancer. After failure by top doctors a New York specialist yielded hope. A local recommendation of S.S.5 led to marked improvement. cancer healed and has not returned after several years.
Local agents advertise a print delivery rate of six cents per week for newspapers. The notice emphasizes affordable home delivery and urges readers to sign up through area carriers for steady service.
The item surveys young women choosing authentic or simple styles such as natural flowers white gowns and hair brushed straight back. It notes Mother Bickerdyke Day in Kansas and honors for workers, salt works owners, and philanthropy. It mentions the British Farm Association refusing certain trade, American property interests, and library biographies.
The Venona column reports cash business for local livery barns, moves of sheep to Strawn pasture, and land sales to satisfy judgments. It notes the Venona Board of Education appointing Susie Smith as assistant principal, plans for school competition, a hat joke about John Hutchins, and oblique tributes to Mrs Klevesat. It also advertises Dr King’s New Discovery, grain coffee substitute Grain-O, and cure claims, plus subscription offers for local papers.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a kidney and urinary remedy for back pain, incontinence, and liquor aftereffects, with instructions to test urine and request a free sample and pamphlet. Also promotes a Rock Island Route outing to Colorado with a free descriptive pamphlet.
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