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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
4
Dr Powell markets Dr Howard’s Specific for constipation and dyspepsia at 25 cents a 60 dose bottle. He guarantees a cure or money back, promoting a half price introductory sale to Henry and surrounding customers with the promise of quick relief and permanent results.
Community events include Magnolia Grange Children Day exercises at the Grange Hall with a good program and refreshments. Reports mention visits of Albert Mills and bride, a lawn social by OEF 8 of Magnolia at H C Mills, a hayrack trip to Bailey's Falls, and travelers like Dr C C Mills and family visiting from Decatur. Other notes include Miss Underwood teaching drilling, and several local residents returning from Bradley and Oberlin for summer breaks.
The cards announce a wedding at Congregational church in St Petersburg Florida on Wednesday June 24 at 8 pm. Ella Mae Rose, Varna girl, is to wed Walter Bates in a ceremony described with warm notes on her beauty and Bates good taste. Local society mentions accompany travel and visits nearby, with various residents in Varna Lacon Henry and Pittsburg noted in social chatter.
Nora Downline and sister Mabel visited here last week. Mabel extended stay. Nora left for home after news of their father’s sudden death. Lindsey Wright of West Virginia and John Wright died recently. Barn and farm updates, Sunday school turnout, and visits among locals are reported.
A promotional note argues Colorado is affordable for a summer vacation with many moderate priced hotels and boarding houses. It cites Manitou Colorado Springs and Glenwood Springs offering rooms and meals from eight to ten dollars weekly, while first class hotels may reach seventeen to thirty dollars weekly.
An advertisement touts Herbine as a tonic laxative and restorative to combat heat induced weakness and loss of energy. It claims improved appetite digestion and bowel regulation, with a testimonial from H J Freegard of Grand View Hotel Cheney Kansas, noting twelve years of use and a recommendation by Dr Newton.
The Rock Island System offers half fares to Boston for June 24 25 and 26 with return by July 2 or earlier by arrangement. Discount applies to attendees of the First Church of Christ Scientist and is open to all travelers. Full details available at Rock Island ticket offices or from Warren Cowles, 101 Jefferson Street.
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