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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
2
Classified notice style listing doctors lawyers merchants and a veterinary physician in Henry and Granville Illinois with addresses and phone numbers including Dr J A Swemn Dr A Hall Co D Maylfair and H W Adams offering services from medical to legal and veterinary practice and coal quality references.
Local items recount social visits from Toluca to Peoria, farm dealings near Magnolia, and community events. Mentions deaths of John Davidson and Henry Harrison Edwards with details of families and addresses. Also notes Sunday school attendance, medical cases, and a pine remedy ad style item.
An old advertisement notes Mr and Mrs Taylor with Miss Skeet and Dr Downey. It promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a trusted remedy for coughs and lung troubles, claiming 46 years on the market and a money back guarantee for 50 cents or one dollar.
The Amsterdam News argues the only logical label for Black citizens is colored American, challenging Afro-American and Negro terminology. The piece notes a shift in usage and questions whether Negro remains the least ugly option or if the press is singling it out for dismissal.
Frank Reavy recovering from appendicitis operation at Spring Valley hospital. Marriages and accidents reported including Mark Curtey's marriage to Agnes E. Squire in Sacramento Dell. Henry Childs and three companions injured in Granville auto accident. Rosa Mikloski to wed Henry O Neil on Oct 3. Property purchase on Court and Second streets for renovation into residence. Hennepin high school farewell weiner roast for Gladys Tures. Veterans account corrections for Co B 104th Illinois. County teacher meetings slated Oct 14–16 in Ottawa with noted educators. Horse rescued from cistern. no major injuries. Dutch-born John Larmers found dead via throat wound, likely self-inflicted. Labor Day races net $41 to committee. fund drive ongoing. Weekend visit with Stephen Smith’s and locally noted attendees.
Henry residents report backache headache dizziness and nervousness from weakened kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills are praised as a root remedy with a Henry citizen Mrs G M Johnson of Western Avenue sharing a lasting cure after rheumatic pains and nervous spells. Fooster Mifflburn Co Buffalo, proprietors of Doan's.
The letter recounts a Providence Rhode Island woman's recovery after childbirth and displacement concerns. It asserts the remedy eased heavy lifting after birth, inflammation, nervous penetration, and general weakness, calling the product a "best friend" for women with similar troubles.
Mrs Goebel of Chicago hosted friends in town last week while Mrs Schoenneshnefer visited Iowa relatives. Chicago residents Mrs Hall and Mr Barton travelled for family matters, and gatherings included the Kee nan Kean wedding in Chicago. Attendees from town visited relatives in Illinois and Wisconsin, with multiple trips to Chicago.
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