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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1883
Page
7
Local items list promotions sales and notices from Henry Illinois including post office entries at Henry, apparel and dry goods ads, buck beer calls, gingham deals, screen doors and lumber, a railroad ticket office opening, fishing tackle ads, real estate transfers, church services, social events, and community notices with multiple named individuals and local businesses.
A gas vein was tapped one day last week on a farm four miles east and south of Bradford. A two inch pipe vented the gas and flames shot 12 to 15 feet high, burning for miles. Similar gas activity occurred years ago on the same property while another well produced an airward surge.
Sample bottle offered free of charge to treat coughs hoarseness and early consumption. The tonic is described as scientifically prepared for throat and lung diseases and pleasant to take with no harm. Regular sizes priced at 50 cents and $1. Decoration day events organized by Lookout Mountain Post G A R include ceremonies and grave decorations with a memorial union service planned for May 27 18.
A Dr Deming announces a new pile remedy with a single application. To prove its value, a sample box is offered free via Dr Powell, a local druggist. The notice also promotes Our Little Ones for May, a children’s periodical from Russell Publishing Co Boston priced at $1.50 yearly.
An old public notice urges invalids and sufferers to visit J E & F Powell’s drug store for a free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery. It claims the remedy cures consumption bronchitis hay fever and throat and lung disorders. A separate note reports a children’s temperance meeting at the ME church with Sunday afternoon recitations by the little ones.
An 19th century advertisement claims Racklen's Amica Salve is the greatest medical wonder and speedily cures burns bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores cancers chilblains corns and other skin eruptions with a money-back guarantee. Sold by E & F A Powell family.
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