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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1904
Page
9
Peoria merchants showcase a wide range of mercerized cotton fabrics for graduation outfits including Silk Finished Russians, Mull Finished Batistes, French Lawns, and embroidered Swisses. Highlights feature 60 inch French Lawn, mercerized stripes, fancy pique, and Waisted notables with low prices and extensive patterns.
In a brief session at the Court House in Hennepin on Friday the Putnam County Republicans convened a delegate convention to organize party activities and nominate delegates for upcoming events.
Fifty delegates meet at the Putnam county convention held in the Hennepin court house. Delegations from Magnolia Granville Senachwine and Hennepin organize, elect officers, appoint committees, and draft resolutions endorsing Roosevelt Yates Graff and current senators and representatives. Delegates travel by boat and land amid river navigation and port delays.
The meeting moved by J A L Williams and seconded by J B Albert adopted the report as read. Hon BB Fort spoke briefly in the convention hall. A motion by A W Hopkins, seconded by J H Williams, set the election of delegates and alternates to various conventions. The convention adjourned after naming the county central committee and detailing final examinations for Sth grade pupils with scholarships offered for top students.
In Chapin D C a reader describes severe diarrhea and eye fever then notes a friend gave two doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy which quickly cured both. The writer urges every household to have it.
The Henry Republican invites children to find 20 tree names hidden in 20 lines of a puzzle. The first two contestants under age 2 who correctly identify a tree receive small tokens, while Miss Florency Trone of Canolia township has already solved the set.
Marion resident Mrs G E Fenner says she dropped from 148 to 92 pounds due to a cough and used One Minute Cough Cure. Four bottles cured her cough, strengthened lungs, and restored health. Sold by J B L & F A Powell.
Court proceedings include guardianship for William West minor with $10,000 bond, final reports and discharge for Ellen Howard and Roby A. Smith estates, and will probate for Charles A. Green and Harry J. Smith. Real estate transfers list multiple parcel moves in Lacon Saratoga Evans Toluca and surrounding areas. Marriage licenses issued to several couples in Toluca and Verona.
Private Stallion registered in Vol XVI American Trotting Register sired by Paywold No. 7627 dam El Angi date Seven Plumes 9,184 by Captain 805. This handsome colt tests as a trotter to be bred to standard bred mares that have produced at least one standard performer on reasonable terms. P.O. Henry Ti as Henry Applen.
An unsigned poem from the Chicago Record-Herald urged not to grumble at life and to avoid idle loafing. It praises hopeful words and brave hearts that encourage improvement, placing trust in God to bless efforts and brighten the world despite hardships.
Frank Chlusson of Patterson Louisiana writes of rapid malaria recovery after stopping doctors medicines and using Herbine. He bought two bottles and says the remedy cured him, recommending it to others with malaria. Herbine priced 40 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
Dr R V Pierce's World's Dispensary Medical Association sues The Ladies Home Journal in Buffalo for 200000 damages claiming a Philadelphia issue falsely alleged Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription contains alcohol and harmful ingredients. Complaint filed cites sworn statements denying the charges as wholly false.
A company protests a Ladies' Home Journal accusation against Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It contends the remedy is plant based and harmless, calling the magazine's charge false and unfounded against its good name and reputation.
Advertises World Wide Reputation White's Cream Vermifuge as the best worm destroyer. Claims to neutralize stomach acidity, improve digestion and food assimilation, strengthen nerves, and restore vitality in children. Sold for 25 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
Speech by Flon Paris Gibson of Montana in the United States Senate on March 24. He warns that rapid population growth will strain the nation by mid century and urges preserving the public domain for homesteaders. He cites Jefferson and Lincoln to argue against land laws favoring landlords and foreign capitalists.
In spring 1901 Mrs D W Capps of Capps Alabama used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough. She reports the remedy stopped the cough, reduced coughing spells, and counteracted pneumonia risk, as endorsed by Dr Powell.
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