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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1888

Page

4

Hood's Sarsaparilla Purifies Blood and Strengthens

Hood's Sarsaparilla proclaims itself the best blood purifying and strengthening remedy from the vegetable kingdom. It claims to purify blood, regulate digestion, and renew vigor, with testimonials from Mrs. G E Soemons of Cohoes and Sine M J Davis of Brockport among others. The ad highlights its three notable features, claims strong cures, and notes price and availability through Hood & Co. of Lowell Massachusetts.

GE. Soemons Cohoes N.Y Slootd M. J. Davis Brockport Hool Yood J. P. Thompson Megister Deeds Lowell Mass Barrington Bank Street New York City Hood

Henry Republican Subscription Terms

Henry Republican outlines subscription rates at one dollar and fifty cents for one year with ten cents extra for out of county delivery. It notes date-stamped labels show paid status and requires renewal dates to be updated, urging notices if not updated within two weeks. Readers should provide current post office names and both old and new addresses for address changes.

Advanco Ged. Burt, Jr

Fashion panes reflect sharper taste and sharper minds

The column notes shop windows display better goods than upper floors and mocks the idea that bigger diamonds reveal greater intellect, illustrating satirical urban commentary from March 1, 1888.

Prairie Farmer rails against poor western coal quality

The Prairie Farmer denounces substandard hard coal shipped west, arguing a region of 600 hard coal using families could save 15000 to 25000 dollars annually if dealers address this issue without harming profits.

Prairie Farmer

Winter wheat gains foothold near Springfield with drill planting

Winter wheat has become a common crop near Springfield unlike Wenons due to success with drill planting only. Farmers avoid broadcast sowing and use a drill between corn stalks to prevent freezes, yielding better results and suggesting others try the method.

Springfield Wenons Marshall la Salle

Where is the Lord's money in church spending

A religious opinion column accuses churches of extravagance where large sums are spent on grand buildings and tall steeples. It argues believers withhold the Lord's money due to ignorance or avarice, contrasting church expenditures with secular institutions and criticizing reckless financial management.

New York Independent New York Boston Chicago Skira

Hooper Warren A Pioneer Editor in Illinois Abolition Fight

Henry A. Ford recalls Hooper Warren a printer and editor who led Edwardsville Spectator in early Illinois anti slavery movement. Warren’s tempered intellect and English prose shaped public opinion and aided abolition efforts alongside the Illinois Gazette. Ford notes Warren’s influence and enduring memory among relatives and friends.

Hooper Warren Henry A. Ford Detroit Mich Lacon Teory Jobites Ilinois W. H. Brown Edwardsville Madison County Warren Pe H. A. Forp

Sea Voyage Describes Madras City and Ceylon Beauty

The letter recalls a sea journey from Colombo to Madras, praising Ceylon’s landscapes and flora, harborless coast image, Mount Lavinia hotel views, and a vivid traversal by surf boat. It contrasts religious diversity and architecture of Madras with Fort George, Blacktown, bazaars, gardens, museums, and notes on caste, religion, and British rule. The writer plans onward to Calcutta and a grand tour of northern Indian sites.

Madras India Ceylon Bay of Bengal Colombo Kandy Randy Mt Lavain Malur Hindostan East India Great Britain Abus Level Coromnandal Malabar Sabit Ibich Helsman Blacktown Bot Fort George Bombay Presidency of Hindoo Geentlemen

Fate and idol in a poet's confession

The author reflects on crafting an idol of virtue that shone brightly and drew away base passions. A storm exposes the idol as clay, revealing it cannot bear scrutiny. Marguerite Young, Mittineague, Masa.

Clay Marguerite Young Mittineague Masa

Biographical sketch of Philip H. Sheridan

A concise biographical sketch of Philip H. Sheridan covers his Ohio birth in 1831, West Point training, and lifelong prominence as a cavalry officer. It recounts key Civil War actions from Corinth to Petersburg, praising his disciplined, anticipatory leadership and noting his consideration as a presidential candidate.

Henry The Republican Philip H. Sheridan United States Somerset Perry County Ohio Zanesville West Point Texas Oregon Red Children of the Forest Sheridan Army of the Southwest Western Department 2D Michigan Voluntary Cavalry Thigman Corinth Baldwin Gullotown Boonesville Army of Army of the Potomac Meadow Bridge Chickahominy River Shenandoah Valley Pail Sheridan Cavalry U. S. Army Congress

Arizona Territory letter on living costs and land value

A February 1888 letter from Phoenix discusses high butter and meat prices, cheap lumber, and the allure of land on the Gila river. It notes rents, freight rates, climate, and that land entry and alfalfa prospects offer opportunity. The writer advises limits on moving plans and shares impressions of life in the territory.

Phoenix A. T A. M. Peel Henry c Avery Guyer Sister Gila Annie Art Chicago Burt Pepe

What Am I to Do Biliousness and Digestive Trouble

A medicinal notice describes biliousness in general terms and lists symptoms such as poor appetite, digestive upset, diarrhea or constipation, hemorrhoids, giddiness, headache, acidity, and stomach tenderness. It promotes HY Green's August Flower as a patric remedy claimed to correct the condition though not a cure.

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