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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1885
Page
2
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A Peoria Freeman correspondent visits Henry Illinois to profile its incorporation on the Illinois river, rail links on the Rock Island line, and booming grain and dry goods trades. The piece covers Wright’s artesian well contract, new water supply plans, and a bustling array of merchants from Watercott & Co. to Hanna Wagon Co. and many local services.
A correspondent recalls Mr Crhome who runs a well stocked jewelry shop on Ward Street with gold and silver wares clocks and silverware. Mr Severance is a skilled boron workman repairing tiny spectacles and other work. The piece remembers J Riely Henry’s rising lawyers and several local figures.
An advertisement urges kidney disease prevention by blood purification with Ayer s Sarsaparilla. It explains debility harms kidney function, causing albumin loss in urine and retention of waste, claiming the remedy restores kidney action and prevents albuminuria.
Advertised medical claim notes Bright's disease prevention and kidney health benefits of Ayers Sarsaparilla. Letters from Mrs. Weld of Jamaica Plain, W M McDonald of Boston, and John McLellan of Lowell describe relief from kidney complaints and related digestive issues after using the tonic.
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