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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1898
Page
8
A Detroit mother recounts her sixteen year old daughter wasting away with a cough and pallor. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring strength and health and urges mothers to try the remedy for young women weakened by overwork and early symptoms of consumption.
A diary of social issues and readings from a 19th century press. The District Federation movement grows in the state with a Peoria meeting set for March. Julia Lathrop’s talk highlights heredity environment and variation. Frances Willard’s 18th birthday reading of Ivanhoe is recalled. Don’t Worry circles form in Washington to spread happiness. The piece contrasts English and American newspaper curiosity and society norms.
A farmer writes on poultry care and water, praises the Coatshort bean, and explains butter making. He shares a wall motto about laughter, reflects on humanity and self-control, notes bluebells as a favorite flower, and mentions the Macon County Farmers Institute with merchant premiums inspiring county competition and local pride.
The column lists numerous personal updates from Delayed front TBE WBOw Mire Newton Mathis and Alva Forrest news of illnesses, calls on neighbors, a house visit to see a sick mother, and a funeral. It also mentions Mrs Arnella Morgenson neuralgia, Mr and Mrs Dr. H. Ransom, and Flo's death. An air gun accident injures Mrs James Murphy, and Ray Cowell returns from Peoria after eye surgery. A health ad touts South American Nervine Tonic as a permanent stomach cure.
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An 19th century notice urges the public to take a thorough course of Swift's Specific as a purifying and strengthening tonic during spring to prevent health breakdowns and support summer health. It emphasizes the season's harsh changes and the need for assistance.
An advertisement extols Swift's Specific as a thorough blood purifier that tones and strengthens the body, claiming it fortifies against summer diseases. It emphasizes the remedy is purely vegetable, free from potash and mercury, and guarantees superior cleansing and renewal.
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