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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
11
Sparland and nearby areas buzzed with the Chillicothe jubilee crowds and depot trains. Headlines note visitors from Henry and San Diego, local repairs, prize wins for Sparland youngsters, a doctor’s theft report, and Miss Mabelle Gehr’s typhoid illness improving with family support and flowers.
Claims quick relief from lumbago through Sloan's Liniment applied to back and loins. Describes lumbago as rheumatism and cites penetration, muscle loosening, and instant relief. Recommends 25 cent bottle from any druggist and offers money back guarantee. Also mentions benefits for colds and various pains.
Elmer Chapin spent a few days with friends in Peoria while F H Cornell visited Minooka to see Rev and Mrs Curtis. Mrs Jennie Swann vacationing near Brimfield and Trivoli. John S Thompson installed a windmill and pump on Lewis Odell’s farm. Edward Streitmatter builds a new residence west of the Ridge with Dean of Lacon overseeing. Flies have become a nuisance after recent rains. farmers pause plowing awaiting frost or providence.
A newspaper advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for severe coughs. Mrs. O. E. Sargent of Peru Indiana endorses the medicine, calling it worth its weight in gold and recommending it highly. Sold by all dealers.
Local notes report Ernest Reynolds and family return from Colorado for health reasons. Several visits and dinners occur among Chesney Hunt Day and Day families. Revival meetings start at Cottage church Wednesday. A humorous aside recounts a Henry grocer over short weight sugar and butter as a weight.
E G Rees and family spent Sunday at Starved Rock. Mrs. W J Blackburn visited, Henry host. Irvin Cappertune and wife vacationed in Peoria over Sunday. J C Johnston of Springfield stayed with A W Shriver last week. Infant at Mc and Mrs Charles Winn ill for days. Nellie Powers visited sister in Tiskilwa. Harry and George Bean of Keewanee visited local relatives early week. John Hodge recovering well after recent appendectomy and home last week.
A vintage advertisement urges readers to use Dr King’s New Discovery for colds and coughs. It claims quick relief and soothing effects, notes it is pleasant and antiseptic, suitable for children, and suggests a 50 cent bottle kept in the house. Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio endorses it with the slogan Our family Cough and Cold Doctor. Money back is not guaranteed but it nearly always helps. Available at the druggist.
South Milo residents Mary Righthouse and Belle Martell shopped in Bradford. Ollie Orandt visited home folks after a weekend. Jesse Barker group dined with daughter Mrs Frank Horrocks. Frank Billings offers papering and painting service at 7-4 Bradford IL. Goldie Swearingen and Addie Barker visited local homes. Will Blackburn and Albert Rose plan to travel to Texas today for land and sightseeing.
A testimonial advertisement claims Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey strengthens lungs and relieves coughs. Mr W S Wilkins of Gates NC says it cured a hopeless case, and the ad urges readers to buy a bottle for 25 cents from their druggist.
Advertising is a business investment not almsgiving. Continuous ads in the local paper reach most homes and yield returns from 0 to 10900 percent. Other methods cost more and disfigure surroundings. the ad in the local paper consistently wins.
Many people in Chillicothe Illinois praise Doan's Kidney Pills for weakened kidneys. A. H. Hull reports relief from dull back pain and irregular kidney secretions after using them. He still endorses the remedy publicly. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
Divorce filings and assumpsit cases fill the docket along with guardianship matters, estate proceedings, real estate transfers, and final settlements. Notable items include Roath versus Roath divorce, Public Service Co. of Northern Illinois actions, guardianships for several minors, and numerous estates with final reports and discharge orders. Also listed are multiple real estate transfers and family notices. The page closes with notices and an advertisement.
A broad editorial argues farmers gain wealth from market conditions and smart management rather than higher product prices. It cites Illinois fertilizer use and national farm data, urges rural leadership, and stresses education via rural press, pulpit, and schools to influence public policy.
An old advertisement promises a vigorous stomach and liver, regular bowels, and purified blood from Dr King s New Life Pills. It guarantees good digestion and constipation relief with a tonic system-wide effect. Only 26¢ at your druggist. Any man who has feet can kick.
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