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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1897
Page
8
An article discusses inherited blood impurities linking to cancer, urging prompt treatment for sores. It profiles Robert Smedley of Ocala Florida and criticizes surgical cancer methods, promoting Swift's Specific as the only guaranteed blood remedy and offering free cancer books from Swift Specific Company in Atlanta.
The article surveys the idea that strong purposeful lives are rare and contrasts them with colorless existences. It cites George MacDonald on endurance through interest and urges imagination of a broader life. References include Harper's Bazar and Salt Lake Review on women’s roles and language, plus Frances Willard's plan to fundTemple property, noting Smithe College history and growth.
A fragmentary farm column from Putnam county discusses farming ideas and humor. It touches on butter substitutes, water troughs for hogs, cat control for rats, hay cap controversies, labor saving machinery, and the value of letting work be done by better tools and minds. It notes cats as pest control and criticizes ineffective farm innovations while praising practical efficiency.
Miss Hattie King of Humboldt Street 94 improved dramatically after doctors gave little hope. She had dizziness nausea vomiting kidney disease thin blood fainting heart trouble and was bedridden for months before a full recovery. Her stepfather Chas Burnett and mother corroborate the account to the reporter.
A historic ad explains bladder purpose and two failure paths from kidney issues and misplaced treatment. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy with free samples, cites pricing, and includes subscription offers for The Henry Republican and other publications. It also touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for constipation and headache with herbal, vegetable ingredients and guarantees.
The Iowa Agricultural College notes Polygonium Mullenberghbil or Mullenborgs semartweed as a persistent weed found in wet sloughs. It spreads to higher lands, has tough deep roots, regrows if moistened, and is harder to remove than Canada thistle. Farmers should recognize its appearance and head it off early, as noted near Calvin Shields’ Magnolia Road area.
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