Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
Old promotional copy touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as uniquely successful for women restoring health. Notes mass letters of testimonials from the Pinkham Laboratory in Lynn Massachusetts, claiming avoidance of surgical operations and a harmless, herbal formula that targets feminine health.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. ‘Pinkham
Pinkham
Ilynn
Mass
Lydia Pinkham
Jabydia EK Am
Fragments from The Republican on faith work and agriculture
A mix of opinions and ads from The Republican discusses belief and work, road improvements with drags and graders, bee health, soap scams, postal savings, and public health rules. It links agriculture as a national strength with Lincoln and Jesus parallels and notes civic topics like grand army descendants and palm Sunday references.
Meteor Boat Fame Fades After Fire in Illinois Waters
The racing boat Meteor built from Truitt designs burned last Saturday, ending a storied run that included the Adds record run in 1907 and wins in Peoria Chillicothe and Busse Roosevelt relays. Truitt later built Adieu as a rival. both crafts sparked speed hull innovations and anticipation for a Peoria Henry race showdown before the blaze.
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R. H. Truitt
Chillito
Illinois
Peoria
la Grange
Truitt
Illinois Valley
Wilde
Harris Boat Yards
Pekin Lot
Simple Rheumatism Remedy Promoted For Home Use
A New York daily reports a physician’s home remedy for rheumatism using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The mix is taken as a teaspoon after meals and at night, with ingredients said to be harmless and inexpensive from prescription pharmacies.
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New York
Washburn candidate for legislature seeks renomination
Mat VanPatten of Washburn, a Republican candidate for circuit clerk two years ago, seeks renomination. Westcott won then, and VanPatten’s nomination papers circulated in Henry County with broad Republican support. Harrison Treland also seeks renomination, while Charles Ireland aspires for the toga. the primary will decide, with general belief honors should circulate.
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Mat. VanPatten
Washburn
Westcott
Henry
Lacon Journal
Harrison Tréland
Charles-Ireland
Asi
Matt
Local News Roundup of Decatur Visit and State Topics
Evangelist William Sunday faces threats amid revival in Decatur and guards accompany him everywhere. Illinois cities Peoria Chicago and Quincy consider local option votes this spring, with others undecided. Peoria Journal inks a 35,000 inch one year contract with Schipper Block, averaging 100 inches daily. C R I and P abolish night telegraph operators at small stations. Astoria Hunting Club buys 280 acres near Havand for nine dollars an acre. Industry McDonough County boosters push reform against tin horn gamblers. Sunday’s revival shocks Decatur as thousands turn, church and saloon conflict. St John’s parish LeSant held a supper with prizes including a sofa and a horse. Catholic Orphanage appeal in Metamora gains significant donations from Peoria diocese. Text notes chesty claims on consumption and remedies.
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Evangelist Wm. H. Sunday
Decatur
Chicago
Peoria
Quincy
Iinois
Peoria Journal
Schipper & Block
Journal
Middle-West
Joliet
Moline
Morris
Ottawa
la Salle
Bureau
Sheffield
Geneseo
Astoria Hunting Club
Illinois River
Havand
Thomas Butler
Marbletown
McDonough County
Wm. Sunday
Sunday
Save One Hundred Dollars on a Piano
A Chicago piano dealer Lyon & Healy offers direct sales from 20 to 30 pianos daily with low handling costs. Freight to the local city is cheap and they guarantee free return freight if not satisfactory. Write for a piano book and choose from four purchase plans. Lyon & Healy, 10 Adams Street, Chicago.
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Lyon & Healy
Chicago
Adams Street
Polly and the Parrot: Swearing Pet Gets Water Punishment
A mistress punishes her parrot for swearing by dousing it with water. A chicken falls into a rain barrel and nearly drowns. The woman sets the drenched bird behind the stove on a rug to recover. Polly then belittles the scene and scolds the parrot.
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Polly
Annual Town Meeting Notice for Henry Illinois
Notice to citizens of Henry Marshall Illinois that the Annual Town Meeting and Election will be held at the Engine House on Tuesday April 7. Polls open 7 a m to 6 p m. Offices to be elected include Supervisor Town Clerk Assessor Town Collector Commissioner of Highways and School Trustee. A referendum asks Shall this Township become Anti Faloon territory. Meeting at 2 p m to transact town business.
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Henry
Marshall
Illinois
Assenger
Henry, Ty
Bertes
Lf Hartuby
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