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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1904
Page
6
Magnolia residents share social calls and visits with neighbors in Henry, Rutland, Lakose, and Toluca. Local events include memorial day plans, a silver medal contest winner, school closures, church entertainments, and notable moves and calls among residents and visitors.
The Henry Republican office advertises cheap return envelopes and first class samples for farmers. It offers 100 complete envelopes for 50 cents and a return card service. Also sells 10 copies of The Henry Republican and Nichols Business Guide for $2.00, a practical daily counselor with legal forms.
The May 14 program at the Masonic Hall drew a larger audience with strong numbers and careful preparation. One singer was hoarse so "The County Fair" was omitted, but other pieces filled the bill including the farce "The Old Maid's Tea Party." A wedding gown from the town’s past stood among the period costumes.
McNABB, The Misses May and Bertha Opper of Granville spent Sunday with Miss Helyn Snyder. Mrs Frane went to Toluca last week. Belle Bumgarner’s school near Putnam closed and she is at home. Joshua Bumgarner was quite sick. Ethel McNabb, teaching in the Stansel district, closed her school with a picnic and plans to help J M McNabb in the bank. Several in town have new buggies.
H C Bailey Editor recounts severe spring diarrhoea and stomach pains. After a friend provided Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy both he and his wife rapidly improved. He urges households to keep it on hand and notes Dr Powell sells the remedy.
The Rock Island Railroad posted the largest freight business in its city history during March and April. Freight came from three tributary lines and peaked with up to 80 cars per train. Plans include ballast and new rail for Peoria to Bureau Junction to support future trade.
Mrs Frank Chiasson of Patterson Louisiana writes that after severe malaria fever and doctors’ treatment she found relief once stopping their medicines and using a sample of Herbine. She bought two bottles and claims a complete cure and urges others to try it. Herbine priced 60 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
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