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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1897
Page
5
An old advertisement claims five liver disorders arise from a deranged stomach and kidneys and promises Simmons Liver Regulator will cure conditions from dullness and debility to sour tastes and coated tongue. It touts gentle cleansing without violent purging and urges use for heavy meals or restless nights.
Greek forces retreat to Pharsalos after a fierce clash at Mati with Turkish troops pressing from Kazaklar. Dispatches from Athens and London warn of King George’s possible deposition amid cabinet resignations and Crete consideration as Edhem Pasha gathers toward Athens.
Court House records list transfers in Toluca Santa Fe and Toluca Ist Additions. Names include Gerth, Luft, Lavon, Curtis, Johnson, Peters Jr, Fahey, Hart, Toluca officials, and multiple heirs in estate settlements. Licenses to wed Ob McCall and Hoffman, and Owens and Young recorded in Toluca.
James Rowland of Fairhaven reports his wife cured of rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. She slept after an hour and continues to relief with each ache. Also notes local political debate on a state text book board bill and a railroad cow anecdote, plus Ely's Cream Balm advertisements and testimonials.
In Peoria two Democratic judicial conventions were held Saturday. Officers G B Foster and E D Richmond organized both meetings. Incumbent circuit judges N W Green, N M Worthington, and T M Shaw were nominated by acclamation. A district committee was elected including Thomas Cooney, A S Champion, A K Hancock, E S Teeter, and John A Kays.
The Illinois Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends asks editors to stop publishing detailed prize fights murders and executions, arguing such coverage promotes evil. It calls for Christian organizations to cooperate in purifying public tastes and praises readers who support journalist restraint. Signed by Philanthropic Labor Committee and Allen J Flitcraft, Oak Park.
The note urges attendees of a Christian endeavor meeting in San Francisco in July 1897 to use the Scenic Route via the Great Rock Island line for Colorado tours. It highlights a special transcontinental service with inducements for Colorado trips and offers a free pamphlet detailing scenery and route.
The May number of McCure's Magazine features abundant portraits of famous figures edited by Tarbell with G. C. Cox's photographic portraits. It includes likenesses of Donald G. Mitchell Wait Whitman Eleonora Duse Henry Ward Beecher and Daniel Webster with notes by Charles Henry Hart detailing their histories and publication history.
The Rock Island's playing cards are advertised as slick and affordable at six cents per pack when ordering five or more packs. Orders paid by money order draft or stamps ship prepaid by express. single packs require twelve stamps and mail delivery. John Sebastian G P A Chicago handles the orders.
Marshall county delegates to the democratic judicial convention at Peoria on Saturday include K. Barnes J. W. Tracey John Hartley L. B. Lenz J. R. Paykell B. D. Richmond O. Bender Homer Barney I. F. Clover and A. R. Hancock.
County supervisors ordered improvements at the jail replacing the cellar floor with cement and constructing a new external cesspool. The upgrades aim to substantially improve sanitary conditions inside the jail.
Prof Alvin P Barnaby, president of Hartaville College, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing his long term illness. He narrates his recovery from digestive and nervous ailments after multiple doctors and medicines failed, weighing more and reporting renewed vigor. Prof Bowman, a minister and colleague, echoes the efficacy after similar treatment. Pills sold nationwide with postal options.
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