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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
4
Magnolia community items share visits from Mrs Lash and Miss Butters, church changes, bake sales, and school events. Memorial and baccalaureate addresses planned, with Sunday school activities and a large men’s Bible class gathering. Obituary for George W. Hiltabrand notes his Baptist faith, family, and funeral details.
Explains the nervous system as the body's alarm system and links weakness to nervous tension. Promotes Scott's Emulsion as a tonic booster that nourishes blood and nerve cells, claiming quick improvement. States the product is alcohol free and attributed to Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey.
Ad claims Sloan's Liniment can relieve acute chronic rheumatism rheumatic headaches sciatic rheumatism and lumbago by penetrating to the seat of pain. Recommends using a 25 cent bottle two or three times daily and keeping it handy for emergencies.
Miss Lucile King and Louise Merritt visited in Varna and Laconn while Katherine Dana Smith visited grandparents in Magnolia. Medals were won by Varna at Toluca, with records set by Ozell Stateler in pole vault, broad jump, and the 100 yard dash. A baby girl was born to Oliver Extrem and his wife Friday May 21. Local hog shipment to Chicago, hospital update on August Hall, and W L C food sale planned for May 29 complete the county roundup.
A flurry of social activity is noted with many Wenona, Varna, and Streator residents visiting friends and attending dances last week. Notables include Dr. J Murray, Dr. F H Harvey, Julius Krueger, Marion Kreider, and Monk's orchestra traveling to Roanoke for a dance.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy to cleanse the liver and purify the blood, treating biliousness headaches dizziness and constipation with a 25 cent price at the druggist.
A narrative contrasts a spoiled upbringing with a late practical education in homemaking. It cites a Census Bureau expert placing the U.S. population at 100 million on Good Friday, noting America’s rise among world powers.
Doans Kidney Pills gain wide support from Henry residents with many kidney and urinary disorder testimonials. J B Klein of Western Avenue Henry reports lasting relief after three weeks of use, noting reduced nocturnal trips and clearer secretions. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y distributes the remedy.
Lostant notes list visitors from Toluca Granville Ottawa and Chicago with residences showing a busy week. A wind storm caused damage including a Central train window breakage and falling awning. May 14 1915 births and anniversaries add to a village flush of activity as school closes with a Maypole celebration and staff renewal.
Sunday visitors traveled to Charles Hunts in Sparland including Mr and Mrs William Chesney Esther and Ernest Jardine and Edmund Jardine. Miss Ethel Chesney spent the weekend with her brother Will. Mrs Jardine visited her mother Mrs BE Wilson of Providence. Howard Powers and crew called at William Chesney's Monday. P M Reynolds bought hogs last week. Hiram Allen is erecting a new cattle barn with help from Herbert Goodale and Frank Lidgard.
A neighboring preacher stopped his congregation from twisting in their seats to watch late arrivals. He announced the late arrivals by name, calling out Mr. Smith and his daughter. He noted he wore last winter’s coat and she wore a new summer gauze hat with a flaming red rose.
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