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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
6
A vintage ad warns that backache can signal hidden kidney disorders and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites Bright's disease risk, and includes a Henry case from Mrs. K. Murray describing relief after using three boxes. Contains price and dealer notes.
Partial advert snippets include services from Netila Jisman practical nurse and Dr H H Bradley eye ear nose throat. Ads promote monument markers The Henry Republican office offers school tablets two for a nickel and private sale of livestock and horses from George Harney.
Magnolia and vicinity observe Baby Week with the Standard Bearers W C T U Camp Fire Girls and Sunday School inviting participation. A window display is hosted by R W Spencer with a baby parade planned from the church to Main Street and a Sunday program following Sunday school. Local teens attend classes and a talk by Miss Verry boosts child welfare awareness.
An old style ad touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey to stop lingering coughs from January. It praises pine balsams glycerine and antiseptic claim and urges readers to buy today at the drugstore for 25 cents.
Comptroller Williams reports U S national banks hold assets exceeding 16 billion as of the last call on March 6, with total resources surpassing England France Italy and other nations. Hog prices hit 16 1/2 cents a pound on Chicago markets amid hog and corn shortages. The article lists nations at war and notes Brazil's imminent war declaration over Brazilian ships torpedoed with loss of life.
Local items from Lostant and nearby communities record visits, travels, and events. People include Miss Bessie Farrar, Miss Jennie Comisky, Mrs. Hehir, and Miss Merle Hartenbower with activities in La Salle Otawa Sublette Mendota and Peru. Community sings, Boy Scout event, and a May 4 opera at Lostant Opera House are noted along with village leadership results in Utica and various hospitalities and illnesses.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a 45 year standard remedy for coughs colds croup grippe and bronchial affections. It promises soothing balsam ingredients heal irritated membranes and relieve sore throat with antiseptic qualities. Available at a druggist for 50 cents.
Mrs Rankin’s election marks the first time a woman has won a city council seat in the state. She tells the La con Home Journal she sought the nomination, plans to pursue mayoral goals, and aims for future public office while gaining municipal experience.
Challoner stated publicly her plan and compared it to Miss Rankin. She declared she would not be scared to death, signaling bold resolve.
Democratic candidate G Schultz announces his bid for Henry city Ward One alderman to be decided at the March 18 primary, urging support from women and men voters in the ward.
The Canadian government lifted export duties on wheat and wheat flour, removing 10 cents per bushel on wheat and 4 cents per barrel on flour. This makes Canadian grain marginally cheaper in the United States, as imports now benefit from the duty relief.
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