Peril in the Handshake Prompts Cough Remedy Endorsement
An advertisement cites Dr. J N Hirsch warning that germs spread by touch and breath. It promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for incipient consumption and digestive issues, claiming long decades of approval and offering free medical advice booklets for stamps. Dr Pierce's Pellets are also advertised for biliousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hirsch
Chicago
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
United States
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Mail communications to The Republican Henry Illinois
Readers are instructed to send all mail to bin 2 addressed to The Republican in Henry Illinois with the date Thursday May 12 1904 noted for reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Republican
Henry, Ill
Comparative Freight Rates and the Illinois Canal Value
The article argues for preserving the Illinois and Michigan Canal by comparing railroad freight rates within 50 to 100 miles of Chicago. It cites lower canal-linked costs, noting potential annual savings of 4 to 6 million dollars and the canal’s wider regional economic influence, then hints at constitutional and legal questions about canal funding before shifting to Porto Rico teachers’ summer plans and funding appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois and Michigan Canal
Illiois
Chicago
Minooka
Sugar Grove
Maple Grove
Symerton
Earlville
Rochelle
Canal
Cherry Valley
la Salle
Ohio
Polo
Maple Park
Chillicothe
Supreme Court
Porto Rico
United States
Harvard
Samuel M. Vincent
Boston
Vincent
Cornell University
New York
Horticultural Society Encourages Local Fruit Growth
A. K. Sarit promotes Henry area Horticultural Society urging locals from Lacon Crow Meadow and nearby valleys to grow fruit at home. He highlights fertile soil near Henry for pears and cherries, urges beekeeping and poultry, and suggests Magnolia Grange Fair as a display opportunity to boost the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Lacon Township
Crow Meadow
Oxbow
Hennepin Prairie
Illinois
Magnolia Grange
A. K. Sarit
Quick Arrest Cure Ad for Arica Salve
J A Guiledge of Verbena Alabama suffered severe piles with 24 tumors and two hospital stays. Buck len's Arica Salve reportedly arrested inflammation and cured him. Sold for 25 cents at Dr Powell's City drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Guiledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Dr Powell
City
Barber George S. Smith Weds Harriet Duncan of Putnam
The Washington News reports the May 4 wedding of George I. Smith a Henry barber and Harriet M. Duncan daughter of H. M. Duncan former Putnam station agent and sister of Mrs J R Robinson. The ceremony at Putnam included Rev D W Madden and a pink white reception with family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ill
George S. Smith
Harriet Duncan
H. M. Duncan
Putnam
Jesse Anderson
J. R. Robinson
John Anderson
Cupid
Santa Fe
Harriet M. Duncan
George I. Smith
Henry
Angie Dunnington
Miss Dunnington
D. W. Madden
Ingram Smith
Tree Puzzle Solvers Named by Samuel Parker in Chicago
Samuel Parker of Chicago presents a tree name puzzle with 20 lines and a note about a correction in No 14. The article lists the first names of solvers and acknowledges two girls and two boys who sent correct answers, naming the young participants with ages and hometowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Parker
Chicago
Henry Ward
Beech
Grant
Jones
Johnson
Alec
Florence
Magnolia
Evelyn Hartley
Henry
Harold H, Condit
Putnam
Harry Seltz
Rosebud Lands Open for Settlement in South Dakota
A vast Rosebud reservation of 416 000 acres near the Missouri in southeastern South Dakota will open for settlement soon. The 2600 farms of 160 acres each promise a valuable, widely anticipated land sale with registration from June 5 to July 1. Prices start at 1 per acre with a three year grace, then 75 cents annually until paid, plus a $1.24 deed fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Big Rosebud
South Dakota
General Land Office
Missouri
Nebraska
Gregory County
Land Office
Chamberlain
Bonesteel
Republicans Renew Optimism On November Election
Congressmen and Democratic peers echo confidence from Washington that Republicans will win big next November. Support centers on Roosevelt’s popularity and recent administrations' achievements, with both parties noting public faith in the president’s steady leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graffin
Washington, D. C
Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Fine stationery with envelopes for occasions
Readable stationery assortment with matching envelopes for family use invitations receptions anniversaries and other events now available at this office in several colors.
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Montgomery Ward
Charles H. Bell
Queensware
Littens
L.O. Hunter
Frank Baer
Henry, III
School Street
Third
Richard
Frank Bear
Henry, Il
Eorge Burt
George A, Burr George Burt
Republican Office
Editors
the Horticultural Society
Ayers
Ayer
Mars
L. ME
Lars
Ayer CO
Lowell, Miss
Rosebud
OS BarveewAl
South Adams St
lcCall
Peoria, Ill
Paris
India
America
Buster Brown
E. P. Reed & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Douglas and Selz
Selz and Goodman
Hexter’s
Marshall County
Harry Hexter
Lacon, Illinois
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