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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1887
Page
8
The piece notes an American Fourth of July mood with old fashioned meaning, reports on Dawiex Rice marrying Mrs Af C Robinson in Lavaca County Texas, and mentions a 46 day Shanghai to Liverpool sea route. It also covers crop outlook in New York market, navy cruiser bids, new color photography, Tichborne estate details, and various state elections.
The Sth annual convocation of the Marshall and Putnam association met June 18 at South Park Chicago. Despite extreme heat the gathering enjoyed a large attendance with meals, lively talks, and reports from members like John P. Hummer and Josiah Lombard. Officers were elected and notes on past members and guests concluded the proceedings.
The passage lists numerous couples and individuals including J. W. Shields, A. Roberts, WW. Everell, J. W. Boyd, C. W. Westney, Grant Newell, Dr Newkirk, Samuel Parker, E. Hoyt, J. W. Maxwell, J. W.J. Culton, J. L. Lombard, A. Sweger, J. P. Hummer, and many others. The writer recalls juveniles named Everetta, Hoyt, Kahuna, Boyds, Reed, and reflects on memories of mothers as children. The scene closes with a sentiment of farewell as the 8th annual gathering ends with God be with us till we meet again.
In early testimony, Darbys Prophylactic Fluid is extolled for purifying air and water and destroying malaria matter. Quoted endorsements from J C Booth and Holmes Steel emphasize its widespread use against decomposing matter and impure gases.
A memorial tribute by Mrs Amanda Olmsted honors Hennah HK Hunt former Senior VP of Look Out Mountain Post No 2. The elegy extols Hunt as a spirit soaring beyond earthly toil, describes her steadfast duty, and envisions a blessed afterlife among noble Order figures and celestial light.
A health ad touts Electric Bitters as a cure for low spirits poor appetite and headaches promising blood purification and renewed vitality. It fictionally pairs a wedding cake recipe listing many virtues and measures to mix with cheerfulness and bake in the oven of true love for domestic happiness.
A Kendall New York reader in Geneseo reports purchasing Peerless Worm Specific and sending $1 for more. The letter extols it as the most effective worm and bowel remedy for children and guarantees each bottle. Dr Powitts Drug Store sells it.
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