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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1888
Page
8
An 1888 newspaper column lauds Empress Victoria for tending to her husband, while a discussion on women's rights critiques church leaders and argues for expanded female education and self supporting careers in fields like bookkeeping, stenography, nursing, and medicine.
Geo W Winn writes from New York May 24 written on the eve of a Europe tour recounting a Kansas City departure for five months through England and the continent. He recalls crossing the Mississippi at Quincy with high water covering eight miles and slow train movement. In Chicago he visits former Henry residents Kaufman Hoyt Ferguson and Miss Hattie, notes hospitality and a wall portrait of L L Lehman, and reflects on Niagara Falls and Hudson River views. He visits Grace St Paul Trinity churches and mentions a Dr Hall and a Presbyterian meeting with a moderator. He closes urging Winn letters for the Foher of the Henry reopublican and reports sermons by Rev Eby at the Baptist church and a W R C lecture on King Arthur.
General revival of trade at Dr Powell’s store credited to giving away 60 trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption. The cough and cold remedy is said to cure and never disappoints for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung diseases. Trial bottle offered free with large size also warrantied.
A nostalgic jingle traces Castoria through generations from infancy to motherhood. The ad copy highlights repeated use by a mother and her children, illustrating brand reliance across life stages. The tone recalls early 20th century consumer messaging for familiar household remedies.
The Henry Republican advertises literature agriculture local news and general intelligence. Subscriptions are 150 dollars per year in Marshall County and must be prepaid. Obituaries and marriages published free. other notices prepaid. steam printing offers fast, high quality work and abroad orders welcomed.
The column lists multiple groups in Marshall such as Feet noves No. 119 meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 o'clock, Marshall Lodge No. 63 meeting Wednesdays at 7 percent, Marshall Encampment No. 35 meeting Fridays at 7 percent, RenEEKAN Dearke Lopae No. 170 meeting on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, Crayton Lane No. 312 Sparland meeting Mondays at 7:15, A R Post 4 Henry meeting 1st and 3rd Saturdays at Grand Army Hall, G R Post 1st and 2nd Saturdays at 2 p m, W C U Our Lady of Perpetual Succor Henry branch No. 23 meeting 1st Sundays after High Mass, Y Co. TC meets Mondays at the G A R Post Rooms, all are invited to attend.
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