A Woman's Story and the Pink Pills Miracle
The narrative profiles Margaret Stenbaugh, once frail and bedridden, who credits Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for restoring her health after years of illness. A 1893 notarized testimonial claims the pills cured weakness, neuralgia, and related female ailments, urging readers to obtain them from Dr. Williams' Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Giarai
Misa
Margaret Stenbaugh
Figs Stenbaugh
Gleastor
Scolland
Ataira
Sean
Michigan
Williams
St. Vitus
la Grippe
Convention program and Woman's Federation report
Local notice announces a Saratoga Township 8.b. convention at Saratoga M. E. church on Sunday November 8 with devotional sessions, talks on Sunday school work, and a Bible address. Included are names of speakers, discussion topics, and a supper break followed by song service. A Peoria Herald correspondent praising Illinois women is quoted, highlighting notable attendees and delegates from Lacon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga Township
Scott
Prairie
James Parker
Wyoming
A. Porter Webber
la Prairie
J.P. Nesil
John M.thompson
W. RB. Carr
J. LW. Grieves
Ethel Tanquary
Peoria Herald
Woman’s Federation
Peoria
Illinois
Rose Sonnenscheim
Chicago
Vity Lacon
Henry
Notable quotes on habit and virtue from Prof Jones
A Harvard professor links science and morality, saying every action leaves a lasting mark in nerve cells and fibers. The piece follows a local lock keeper Collec- Krenz and his improvements, then records the marriage of Harry Sexton and Jennie McLaughlin at Peoria with details of ceremony and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jones
Harvard
Rip van Winkle
Jefferson
Hutchins and
Kline
Collec- Krenz
Philip Thomas
Sound Liver Remedy Promises Cure for Liver Ailments
Advertisement proclaims Herbine as the supreme liver medicine curing liver stomach or bowel disorders. Describes symptoms like biliousness constipation jaundice bad taste foul breath and indigestion and offers 76 cents price with free trial bottles at Dr Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Powell
Obituary notices and death notices from local paper
A collection of obituary and funeral notices recounts the deaths of Jane Johnson and August Lebold, with details of their families, burial places, and church services. Other items note the deaths of James Grubbs and Asa Albeo, with service details and family tributes, plus early testimonials praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Lebold
Marie Lebold
Aberdeen
Reiland
Lebold
Prussia
Henry
Marshall County
Ill
Cabery
Dacota
Leola
Ler de Masse
Naas
The Business Guide Sample Promoted for Households
An office promotes a new guide described as essential for every patron and household. The text urges universal adoption and planning, with a sample available at the office for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
J.L. Nichols
Estate of Joseph Kapraum Appraised for Probate
The real and personal estate of the late Joseph Kapraum is valued at about 3000 for real estate and 8226.78 for personal property. The widow’s award stands at 3. Appraisers are A G Humphrey B Yaeger and H F Andrews. Claim day is the first Monday in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kapraum
A. G. Humphrey
B. Yaeger
H.F. Andrews
Westward excursion from Red Oak to Missouri and Kansas
Two ladies write from Lockwood Missouri about a September 1895 rail journey through eastern Kansas and western Missouri. They describe crowded trains, delays, Fulton Kansas, countryside conditions, and visits with Mr and Mrs Shields, noting harvests, rocky roads, and upcoming return to Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missour
Kansas
Theepublican
Lockwoop
Putnam
Marshall
Red Oake
Towa
Missouri
Red Oak
Hamburg
Kansays City
Memphis
Fulton
J. G. McElhiney
Lockwood
Campbell Shield
Harry
Mr Shield
Marian Shield
Ellicott
Iowa
Berroa Bmith
Berroa McEnuiney
Hill's Chloride of Gold Tablets advertised cure
Drunkenness morphine and tobacco habits are cured easily by Hill's Chloride of Gold Tablets. Patient may use stimulants until quitting themselves. Secretly given in tea or coffee. Cure guaranteed. Sold by druggists at 31.00 per package. For full particulars and testimonials address The Ohio Chemical Works Lima Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Worfall
Ohio Chemical Works
Lima
Ohio
A Brilliant Lacon Wedding at Mrs Barney's Residence
The Lacon Home Journal reports the marriage of Cora Belle Barney to John Austin Bellows of Evanston. The ceremony led by Rev L K Long featured a double ring under a lace canopy with bouquets of ferns and white carnations. Guests included Edwin Bellows of Des Moines and others. the couple will reside in Evanston after New Years at 1914 Orrington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacon Home Journal
Elizabeth Barney
Cora Ballo
John Austin Bellows
Evanston
Bessie ‘Wesdott
Laura Collyer
L. K. Long
Edwin Bellows
Julia Barney
Cora Belle Barney
Lacon
Des Moines
Iowa
George Bellows
Marysville
Shabbona's Grave Honored with Monument Plan
The piece recalls Shabbona's unmarked grave and the push led by Hon P A Armstrong to sell the old homestead to fund a monument in Evergreen cemetery. It notes the Kansas transfer, Norman township land, and the Potawatomi heirs awaiting consent, with descendants on the reservation and a wish to mark the chief's resting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shabbona
P. A. Armstrong
Armstrong
Kansas
Oanokee
Evergreen Cemetery
George W. James
Pottawattamies
Pottawattamie Reservation
Topeka
Matwa
Moquka
Matwawiska
Obnesane
Ely
Shabbone
School Notes Highlight Mild Improvements and Visitors
Henry School notes record visits by Anna Culter and Mrs Parmalee from Rochelle. Students Wallace and Ben Miller visited. Misses Smith and Wilken and Fannie Vail observed. Examinations began mid term. new matting, song books, and laboratory apparatus praised. Pedestrian club limited outings ahead of exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Culter
Parmalee
Rochelle
Wallace
Ben ‘Miller
Wenona
Smith
Uilwen
Quaker Lane
Fannie Vail
Jane McAleer
Jessie Woods
Mallory
Predestrian Club
Houry
Sparland Road
River Activity and Dredging Crew Paymaster Visits
The river sees boats seeking warmer weather with Henry and nearby craft on schedule. Barges from Chicago to Peoria went down last Friday and returned Tuesday light. The Wilbur went down Oct 22 on a hunting trip at Spring Lake and fished at Henry Tuesday. Chief Clerk M. M Arnold from Lockport distributed dredge wages Saturday night. Government statistician Mr Hall conferred with Collector Krenz on fishing, nets, and value for federal records. About 60 miners from Spring Valley bound for Alabama traveled aboard the Rex. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is recommended for croup in children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Str
Henry Mean
Mr Hall
Krenz
Dream
John Guy
Annie Bell
H.W. Powers
Southeast travel routes and Florida fares from the Louisville and Nashville line
An excerpt lists the Louisville and Nashville Railroad as the best North and West route to the Southeast with double daily trains from St Louis Evansville Louisville and Cincinnati to Nashville Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Montgomery Thomasville Pensacola Mobile Jacksonville and Florida ports. Special low rates to Atlanta during the Cotton States Exposition and tourist rates to Florida Gulf Coast resorts are noted, with contacts for through car service. The passage also outlines state tax levy details including 52 cents per 100 dollars, with 13 cents for schools and 39 cents for general taxes. total levy 34,332,580 with 250,000 for insolvencies and removals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
St Louis
Evansville
Louisville
Cincinnati
Nashville
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Atlanta
Montgomery
Thomasville
Pensacola
Mobile
Jacksonville
Florida
Pullman
Gulf Coast
Horner
J. K. Ripaeny
Chicago-li
C. P. Arnors
Ly Geén
Cure of breast cancer with S S S extolled by grateful husband
A Memphis man recalls his wife’s cancer starting as a lump that grew and broke the skin. After doctors failed, a course of S S S allegedly cured her, with the cancer holes healing and ten years of health since. The ad claims S S S purges blood diseases and offers free literature from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Crausby
Memphis
Kerr Street
New York
Mr. Crausby
Matty
S.S. S
S_S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
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John Kline
Hhose
Henry, Ill
T Fred. Becker
Yster¢ Yster
Frill Dna
Becker
Daniel Harne Nev
Benry
George Huet
Frank B. McLaughlin
Nebraska Street
Sexton
Jennie McLaughlin
Alpha
Henry County
Kay D McLeish
Mra McLaughlin
St. Jacobs
Jane Johnson
James HK
Grubbs
Christian Church
James Je
Charles Grubbs
Pueblo Springs
Col
Evangelist Ross
Henry Hawkins
Putnam Cor. Resord
Asa Albeo
Wheatland
E. C. Tozier
R. Ki. Hill
Alexander
J. F. James
Home Farm
Brandon
Annarois
Jno
G. Brooks
Boots
Sshoes
Main St
Medmanicsville
A. J
Henry Scmool
Chamberlain
Morrison
Colo
Powell
A. H. Crausby
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