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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1904
Page
10
Advice against narcotics and stimulants for nerves and fatigue and a promotion of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a nerve and blood tonic. Includes testimonial from S. A. Miller of Dayton Ohio and an offer to request the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser with small postage fees.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway announces a stockholders meeting in Davenport Iowa on March 21 1904 at 10 AM to authorize bonds up to 163 million dollars secured by mortgage and to ratify board actions. The vote covers bonds payable in gold coin at 4 percent and related corporate reorganization and acquisitions including listed railroad companies.
Nutive steer buyers seek 200 head aged one to three years. Also 150 head stock hogs weighing 40 to 155 lbs. Willing to purchase draft colts yearlings or two years old. Parties with these to sell may write or telephone Varna and the Fairbanks will visit.
Advertises the best thoroughbred Short-Horn bull in Marshall county, dark red four years old weighing about 1500 pounds, price 2100 or will exchange for a quality animal. Also offers some fresh mulch cows. Located at the Danie Harney farm four miles northwest of Henry. KE asks 3 dollars for Harney listing.
A Kankakee Gazette summary notes local politics and state affairs as Gov Yates gains county support in the 16th District. It highlights Dr Draper leaving the Illinois University presidency, Charles Tinney becoming Yates’s private secretary, and views on agriculture by Secretary Wilson. The piece critiques ship range reports and comments on Hearst’s congressional attendance.
The pleasant tasting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is loved by mothers for quick cures of coughs colds and prevention of pneumonia. It cures croup and, if given at the first sign, prevents an attack. For sale by Drs Powell.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers tells Chicago miners that workers should discard the belief that operators oppose wages. He argues that labor and capital share similar interests and calls for faith in cooperation and closer ties with employers to sustain fair relations and mutual benefit.
Governor Northcott extols Gov Yates during a lengthy Armory Hall address praising the Illinois Republican record and Roosevelt, while denouncing Chicago press slander. He recounts Yates's Napoleonic victories, vetoes on salaries and repairs, and vows to rally public support against envy and opposition.
A short verse by F. H. B. in Judge urges readers to butt in and act promptly. It warns that waiting or hesitating leads to missing rewards as others push ahead. The quip emphasizes proactive behavior and avoiding being left behind.
The Name Witch Hazel is promoted as the genuine salve from EK DeWitt & Co Chicago. It claims to cure cuts burns bruises eczema tetter piles and warns against dangerous counterfeits. Sold by J B or B A Powell and urges buyers to seek the box marked E. DeWitt & Co Chicago.
The Freeport Journal praises Richard Yates Junior governor of Illinois for vetoing two salary bills. He blocked raises for circuit judges from 3500 to 5000 and for legislators from 1000 to 2000 for under 60 days work. Vetoes defied political insiders but earned public support for doing his duty.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg. He writes the salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds and piles it is claimed to be the best salve in the world with a cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents sold by Dr Powell’s drug store.
Dr F A Powell guarantees Dr Howard's Specific for constipation and dyspepsia with a money back promise. He sells regular 50 cent bottles at 25 cents to attract first buyers and will refund any dissatisfied customer who returns the product. The offer targets readers with digestive issues urging immediate trial.
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