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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1897
Page
2
A harsh critique discusses friendship decay and social snubs among women in the public eye. The piece cites Miss Minnesota, Miss Wheat, and Miss Silver, noting shifting fortunes and alleged prejudiced remarks blamed on class and ethnicity while condemning shunning of former peers.
The article defends the Great Rock Island line’s extra passenger coach to ease crowds bound for up-river towns. It notes three daily passenger trains and two steamboats, urges better service, and praises Wyoming and Henry fair events while detailing corn crops and local travels to Stark and Marshall counties.
Correspondent Samuel Parker chronicles the California coast rush via multiple rail lines from Peoria to San Francisco. He notes ticket limits caused congestion, the central Ogden route dominance, and the mix of travelers aboard the sleeper Bilmont. He describes journey hardships and pioneer dormitory conditions, the women’s adaptability, and meals aboard the car.
The Old Settlers Picnic at Laconia begins with a 10:00 AM procession from Court House Square led by Gehrig's band and includes talks by Mayor Lenz and Hon H M Pomeroy. Addresses by President J Thompson and others, musical selections, a free fish fry, dinners, a fireworks display at 7:30 PM, and dancing until morning.
An old ad claims a tobacco habit cure named No-to-bac offered by The Remedy Co. Chicago and New York addresses. It touts eliminating nicotine poisons, improving nerves, strength, and weight, urging quitting tobacco through the product.
The notice describes a newly built residence by Mr Wright at the Market and Thomas streets corner. It highlights a veranda, plate window in the drawing room and a grand stairway, with doors that disappear into the walls. Inside features a Grecian mantel, marble-like finishes, oak and red oak, a large kitchen, a two‑story plan, and a hot water heating system.
An old line advertises Herbine as a liver medicine to cure biliousness constipation jaundice and dyspepsia. It claims symptoms from hot skin to back pain indicate liver disorder and notes a free trial bottle at Dr Powell's.
A tree on the Henson Bonham farm along Sparland road was struck by lightning. The top was blown to the ground and splintered into large pieces, some over 100 yards away, an unusually powerful strike for the area.
Advertisement touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims to imitate the rich color of mocha and java, yet is easy on the stomach for both children and adults, priced at 150 to 259 per package and sold by grocers.
An ad touts Wuckien's Arnica Malve salve with a money back guarantee for cuts chilblains skin eruptions and similar conditions priced at 2 cents per box by Dr Powell. A note on Star Pointer pacing a mile in 1 5934 claiming a world fastest time and a claim of a 2 minute horse raises curiosity about future speed.
James Dooley, a farmer on Mrs Thiel's place in Fa nam county, crushed leg by a 700 pound load of brick. Dr Forrest and Dr Kelly treated, prognosis slow knitting and long recovery. Griswold elevator office becomes downtown Geo Nicholson Co office under 8 A Worley. Charles Bell retained as engineer. payments remain at the downtown office. Also notes on Cyrus Fox, W. S. Wallace family accident, Savanna school delay, Benjamin Andrews visit, Harry E. Wescott wedding, Demorest magazine feature, Chillicothe bridge plan abandonment, infant illness, Caledonia and J. Davis crib stock fencing, Major Webber visit, and address at East 41st Street.
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