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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
10
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and related ailments. It claims to restore confidence, relieve irregularities, and heal inflammation and ulcers, with testimonials from Mrs. Cam L. Root praising improved health after use. The piece also promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for biliousness and headaches.
Real estate ads describe two houses on reasonable terms near Watercott's corner and Camp Grove, plus 160 acres near Monier's Quarter at $5 per acre, a 575 acre Steuben township farm at $10,000, a 200 acre prairie farm west of Henry at $5 per acre, Central Iowa lands from 5 to 50 per acre, and regular excursions by John Hartley selling Minnesota and nearby lands with monthly schedules.
Franklin Miles offers a free $2.50 treatment to readers, claiming a $40,000 value of a new system for heart, nerves, stomach or dropsy. Testimonials from prominent figures and doctors are cited, urging immediate request to Dr W Rankin Miles at 201 to 209 State St Chicago.
Money to loan on Illinois farms with liberal rates and terms. Investor loans available in any amount on first class securities. Interest collected and remitted the day due. Call or write J. B. Thompson & Son of Licon, Illinois, mentioning this paper.
The Republican paper notes a strong Illinois state ticket and discusses St Louis exposition postponement to 1904. It highlights Roosevelt’s actions, a Monticello ward-line repeal, and Methodists debate amusement restrictions including dancing and card playing.
At the Springfield State Convention the 16th district caucus elected R B Fort of Marshall county to the State Central Committee with 68 votes, defeating Charles Lovejoy of Bureau and J Fort of Lacon. The meeting selected committee members for credentials, permanent organization, and resolutions before adjournment.
Germantown Cal resident Josh Edgar suffered sciatic rheumatism for fourteen years. He found relief and eventual cure after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, recommended by Dr Powell's City drug store.
Transfers involve Marvin Hughitt selling to Wm C Martin block 6 lot 7 Camp Grove and Marvin Hughitt selling to Robert Conover blocks 6 in Broadmoor. Nicholas Gillman sells lots 75 and 76 in Davis addition to Henry. Prosper H. Davidson moves lots 88 and 84 in Iw quarter Belle Plain to Edgar R. Davis. James R. Newman sells blocks 6 7 8 and 9 in Covells addition to Henry. Monroe Anthony sells lot 2 block 1 Wenona to W C Rakow. Theodore ety to Hiram s and Josephine M. Wilkes sell lot 5 and 8 block 45 Lacon.
An ad promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy to refresh blood and restore strength. It stresses nourishing food behind the blood and offers a free sample, with price and mailing details for Scott & Bowne in New York.
The Republican State Convention in Springfield endorsed Roosevelt Hopkins and Yates, nominated a slate led by Christpe Mamer and Alfred Bayliss, and adopted a platform praising national leadership, tariff protection, and pension support for veterans while pledging to curb monopolies and extend civil service reforms. The Final Examination of county eighth graders followed, noting 33 examinees and associated teachers and pupils.
A mother discovers her child is troubled with worms and treats the illness with White's Cream Vermifuge. The remedy restores the child's pale face to a healthy rosy hue after a few doses. Sold for 25 cents at Dr Powell's City drug store.
The consolidation of The Chicago Record and The Chicago Times-Herald forms The Chicago Record-Herald. Readers gain access to combined resources and world news coverage, claiming unrivaled facilities and a unique, strong metropolitan paper.
The piece recalls 1882 when beef prices spiked and a Congressional probe found stockmen and feeders profiting without large profits. It mentions Ballard's Snow Liniment for quick healing of cuts and bruises sold at Dr. Powell's City drug store.
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