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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
2
An older medical testimonial extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as restoring confidence and health for women with irregularity and weakness. A Maryland woman shares relief from pain and fatigue after using multiple Pierce remedies, praising improved appetite and mood.
The piece discusses postponing the St Louis exposition due to preparation challenges and predicts 1904 as the visitor-ready target. It notes presidential campaigning rumors, remarks on Admiral Sampson's death, and reports from Republican conventions, with commentary on Roosevelt’s actions and a Monticello ward-line abolition for city governance.
Auction notices describe 100 acre prairie land near Camp Grove with improvements, priced around 5 per acre. A 675 acre rice area in Steuben township asks about 10,000. Another prairie farm west of Henry and Osmo Grove lists 8 per acre. Central Town lands vary 5 to 50 per acre with monthly excursions on the first and third Tuesdays.
An 19th century advertisement touts a $2.50 free trial of Dr Franklin Miles heart and nerve treatments. It lists testimonials from physicians and officials, claims dramatic cures, and urges readers to request the treatment from Dr Miles at 201 to 209 State Street Chicago.
Money to loan on Illinois farms with prompt payment and favorable terms. We offer secured loans and invest on hand for sale Choice Farr gagerz in any amount to maximize interest for investors. Principal collected and remitted promptly day due. Call or write T. A Thompson & Son Lacon Illinois Mention this paper.
Methodist leaders in Chicago New York and other cities voice support for relaxing amusement laws especially card playing and dancing. They argue strict rules do more harm than good and some seek a general conference to amend church discipline to permit innocent diversions. Rev C L Goodell of Hanson Place Brooklyn endorses changing the chapter to allow dancing and card playing conducted innocently.
The 16th congressional district caucus at the Exposition building Springfield elected officers and proceeded to business. J Stevens of Peoria chaired the meeting. Fort of Marshall and Lovejoy of Bureau proposed for state central committee. Fort won with 68 votes. Committee appointments were made and no further business occurred.
Josh Edgar of Glenmantown California describes fourteen years of sciatic rheumatism and how Chamberlains Pain Balm relieved him immediately and cured him quickly. The testimonial notes lasting relief after use and mentions availability at a local store.
Transfers list multiple parcels with names and lot or block references in Camp Grove Davis Plain Wepona Broadmoor and Covells add terms. Marvin Hughitt to Wm C Martin and to Robert Conover appear. Monroe Anthony to Rakow and Prosper H Davidson to Edgar R Davis noted.
The ad pitches blood as the basis of strength and health, claiming rich blood refreshes body and mind. It argues poor blood leads to weakness and low spirits, then promotes Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as the remedy with a free sample offer and a $1.00 price at druggists.
The Springfield Republican State Convention adopted a platform endorsing Theodore Roosevelt and Governor Richard Yates. It nominated Cuno as temporary chair, Northcott as permanent chair, and listed officials for Clerk of the Supreme Court and various state posts. The platform supports protection, pensions for veterans, restraint on monopolies, civil service aims, and reciprocal trade with Cuba.
The county eighth grade final examination was held May 2 in the County Superintendent Perry’s office. Thirty three children took the exam with their teachers present, list of pupils and teachers includingAmy Buckingham Richland Lizzie Koch Emma Shottenkirk Anna Koch Florence Green La Prairie and others. Also notes a beef trust history and promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment for wounds with prices.
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