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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1914
Page
6
Postmasters and revenue officers will issue new war tax stamps for pre payments, requiring attachable stamps on bills of lading and manifests. Freight and express firms may suspend shipments until stamps are affixed, with penalties for noncompliance. The note cites past practice and quotes a university professor on national moral perceptions during war.
A wealth of small notes ranges from Tillie Alcartra setting a milk record to harvest feats by Marl Hendershot and Dr Kerr’s giant corn crop. The column also mentions a Portland speed law, a judge’s seafaring tale, potato losses, school staffing in Grundy county, and local accidents plus civic notes on rail and canal progress.
Advertisement offers Williams Treatment claimed to cure kidney and bladder diseases rheumatism and uric acid troubles with a free bottle trial. Readers encouraged to mail notice with name and address plus 10 cents for distribution to Dr D A Williams Company East Hampton Connecticut. One bottle per address.
A testimonial heavy advertisement extols Dr King's New Discovery as the standard remedy for sore throat chest bronchitis coughs and colds. The letter from N C Tiffany of Nicholson Pa and an offer for a trial bottle with stamps are noted along with claims of antiseptic effects and suitability for children and delicate women.
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