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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1916
Page
8
Dr Carrie Weatherly osteopathic physician offers acute and chronic care with focus on diseases of women and children. Treatments available on request. Day or night calls. Office at residence east side of Main Street, one block north of Central Park. Phone 261.
The column reports on births and health in Magnolia area households including a baby boy born to Arthur Wilson’s family, illnesses such as Clydie Meredith and Herbert Morphew, and residents visiting relatives. It notes home repairs, moving plans, and social gatherings like Mystic Worker banquets and a birthday dinner.
An advertorial note promises rest and vigor from the Williams Treatment for kidney bladder rheumatic and related pains. It offers a free 0.5 dollar bottle sample by mail from a New Post Office Block office in Connecticut, with no obligation. The surrounding local notices mention lodge meetings socials sports and plays amid seasonal winter conditions.
A historical ad style piece warnings about backache as a sign of weakened kidneys. It touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy, with a testimonial from Michael Mia-Wenona noting relief after taking the product and reduced nighttime urination.
Leland Griffith visited Dixon on Wednesday while Mrs. Carrie Brown and Miss Margaret Conlin traveled to nearby towns. Many residents made Chicago La Salle and La Salle trips. Frank Koehler of McNabb and Charles Walton returned from Peru hospital.
Local notes report thanks for hospital cards and flowers to Mrs. Davey. The King’s Heralds met February with 10 members at Mrs. Dugan’s home. Gideon Band class enjoyed Glen Golden’s bash with games and luncheon. Birth report: Burl Hillabrand and wife welcomed a daughter on February 18. Clarence Frazier visiting Indiana. Mrs. Eilich and daughters guests of Emma Lenhausen. Mrs. Margaret Richards improving after rheumatism. Leo Sparz visiting Piper City to see his sister.
A garbled early 20th century ad extols Dr King’s Cough Remedy as a quick cure for colds and persistent coughs. It promises relief from sore throat cracking and rasping with antiseptic healing and tube-like action, urging households to keep a bottle on hand.
Fragmentary OCR reads claims of a Pine Var remedy mixed with healing balsams to expel poisons from the ayatems. Mentions Dr Bangi and suggested safe, non harmful formulation though text is garbled and uncertain.
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