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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1913
Page
7
A Mrs E Cooper of Bloomfield Illinois reports her seven year old child, sickly and run down, improved after Vinol. She claims the tonic stopped a lingering cold, built strength during a siege of whooping cough, and praises Vinol as safe with clear label information. Local druggist A J Ironmonger and Dr Willett offer Vinol with full printing on packages for mother’s knowledge.
A civic effort led by Frank Lowe and J. G. Minton places a two ton, foot diameter tree on Thrush Avenue as part of a street grade project. The publicity committee and officials including Willis Evans and Dr. G. Carpenter watched, aided, and prepared the site with manure, loam, and rooted soil. Thirty more trees are planned this week, with a goal of riverfront shade once lacking since Indian days.
An ad touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a reliable candy form medicine for children and adults to remove worms, aid digestion, and improve liver action, claiming it cures various worm-related symptoms and is safe for delicate youngsters. It also highlights a wall street sermon on thrift and piety and a long list of health book giveaways, plus fragmented local news about a corn-harvest effort and community sympathy.
A collage of town news highlights visits by business figures from Streator and Ottawa, nods to local merchants, and updates on residents. Mentions Blanchard of Streator, Ralph Child, Henry Noel promotion, and family events. References to corn harvests, hog husking, and Bank Farmers' bank stability amid regional fluctuations.
Lostant and Pittsburg readers note an extended visit by Miss Georgia Lynch to A W Herwick. Hon Oliver Wilson of Peoria celebrates re election as National Grange master. A New York crusade urges education and lists cold prevention tips while Chamberlains Cough Remedy is recommended locally.
The text outlines penalties under the new road law for intoxicated drivers, depositing trash on highways, obstructing traffic, and excessive pasture use for animals. It also notes enforcement rules for traction engines and cites a Peoria County court action involving Mr Cody over a bridge project.
An advertisement touts a holistic healing method curing epilepsy paralysis rheumatism and consumption without medicine or material remedies. It claims thousands cured, invites inquiries, and promises no charge for the trial. Public sale details follow for December 10 1913 near Held Lacon and Varna Illinois with horses cattle hogs and farm machinery listed.
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