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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
10
An advertisement lists doctors including Dr. R. Bayne and Dr. J. A. Swemn in Henry with offices above a grocery and on Main Street, plus Dr. J. A. Hall in Henry offering electrical treatment and 24 hour call service with an Edward Street office.
Magnolia town items recount entertainment by Mrs Lera Skelton and visits by Roy Davis and others, with numerous local residents traveling to Peoria Streator La Salle and Joliet. Notable events include a tragic death by self inflicted gunshot by Frank Gealow Lostant, plus births hospital news and a visit by Rev J J Ramsey.
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a laxative to purge poisons from the body. Claims accumulated waste causes dizziness spots before the eyes and malaise, promising relief by morning after one dose tonight.
A 700 acre Bloomington field hosted a practical plowing demonstration with one hundred tractors of various sizes. Dynamite farming methods such as stump shooting ditch digging subsoiling and tree planting were shown. Farmers from distant points attended under manager W E Hutchinson as a distinguished Austrian observer eyed demand for several thousand tractors.
Louisville readers are urged to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as an alternative to surgery. A Louisville testimonial from Mrs. J. M. Resch describes relief from female troubles, fainting spells, and pain after taking the remedy with her husband's urging. Officials promise confidential, woman-to-woman correspondence from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Community notes recount visits among Magnolia and Varna residents including Mr. and Mrs. Smith in Chicago trips, Stansell’s Hennepin relatives, farm improvements like a 36 foot stave silo, new wheat experiments, and local church and Grange activities. Also remarks on county poor farm concerns and cider making notices.
An old advertisement urges readers to treat lingering colds with Dr King’s New Discovery. It warns neglect can lead to bronchial and lung illnesses while promising relief as the body fights germs. Available in 50 cents and one dollar.
Fred Koehler spent Sunday with family in McNabb. Mrs C Grivey and Miss Julia Shawback traveled to Iowa. George Cleal, visiting friends here, returned to Ransom. Lillian Hiney of Chicago stays with Miss Margaret Shea and attends public school. Church gathering announced for Friday Oct 15 with refreshments provided by church ladies. John Schook went to Minnesota. Mrs C S Brock returned from Ford county visit. Mrs Emily Dugan to Ottawa to visit sister. Vivian Hannum back in school after chicken pox. Lestant Federals beat Tonica Tigers on their grounds. Ada Wilson and Blanch Cannon to Peoria for fair. Ben Griffiths family to Chicago to visit brothers. J E Phillips and Mrs James Hodson visit Mrs Charles Fowler. Mary Bell's great grandson James Peter Stone born to C R Stone in Hennepin. Beulah Singleton, Buckley, broke arm at school. Annie Rowcliffe and daughters Mary and Frances of Shobohier visiting. James Patterson and wife return to Seneca after visiting Mary Bell. Ne Plus Ultra class crafted toys for Normal Baby fold. A dainty luncheon served by Lucile Schoenneshoefer’s party. Mary Walgenbach’s daughter Mrs Fischer of Hartville, Anna Walker, Alberta Weiland, and Viola present.
Hartman of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday at Henry Wilgenbach's. Miss Hartman will visit around a month here.
Endorsement notes quick relief from Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a bronchial cough. A Chicago woman recalls curing her ailment after using a bottle and recommends it to friends. Meanwhile a scare unfolds as Blanche Olson, age six, clings to a running board during a ride, prompting community alarm before the driver reaches Flanagan.
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