Henry Republican notes at Henry and Bloomington events
Local notes describe Henry area happenings including a life sized statue project, courthouse improvements, reunions at Bloomington with Gen Grant, barber opening, oil and farming updates, and social visits. Mentions civic meetings, school and church activity, and a festival at Broadus Grove with speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varna
Warren
Bloomington
Gustavvson
Sweden
Gill
Watuhte
Broadusa Grove
Alice Shields
Ottawa
Meo
Zenor
Crow Meadow
Lizzie King
Tui
Clara Davis
Loyd School
Andrew Lewis
Buccubhnother Fox Chase
Renew your Lease of Health with Parker’s Ginger Ponte
A vintage ad extols Parker’s Ginger Ponte promising renewed health by restoring stomach liver and kidney activity and purifying the blood. It cites widespread testimonials and urges readers to seek medical advice, noting relief claimed by many in neighborhoods. The piece also records a foot race between Fred Weber and Will Hewett won by Hewett, with a subsequent 100 yard event featuring Chase Maurice Fred Weber Adolph Zimmerman and a stranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Weber
Henry
Will Hewett
Lacon
Hewett
Chase Maurice
Adolph Zimmerman
Periodic biliousness warning and Hanna wagon fair notes
All workers face bilious attacks that may damage kidneys and health. Parker's Tonic is advertised to keep organs active and prevent sickness and time loss. Also reports Des Moines fair rain hurt finances but Hanna wagon won blue ribbon. wagons showcased at Nebraska fair in Omaha under L F Houghton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker's
Singer Tonic
Bob Way
Hanna Wagon Company
Iowa
Des Moines
Hanna
Omaha
L IF Houghton
Buckien Arnica Salve touted as best for many ailments
Buckien s Arnica Salve advertised as curing cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and piles with a money back guarantee. Box price is 25 cents, sold by all druggists. Jan 14. Fred Schurts opened a new blacksmith shop opposite Duke Bros wagon shops on the public square. He and his father are noted as skilled in shoeing horses and general smithing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Bros
Jim
H. Lo
R. E
Joe
Thos Lowe, Jr
Nellie
Italy
Wm. R. Fairbanks
Bloomington
Nqon
Dpd Coudlett
San Antonio
Texas
Giles Lucy Rider Tha Vony Okrnant Aunday
U. S
la Rose
L A
Suspen Bridge
N.Y Mento
W. H
Sam Miller
Hopewell
Bau
B. Read
The
Baptist Church
Roan
Mioe la Notte
M OE
Shepherd
Saunemin Fe
Mra
Kunkle
Richland
Havana
George
Bro E
Geo Nays
Miss Neble
Jr Thompson
Zancavilla
Cto
Lake Ling
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Ilttic
Taylor
Pacific Coast
Cain
Manitoba
Henry
DeWitt Cork
Walker
James McCoy
U.S. Grant
Rocket
Fred Schurts
Duke Bros
Fred
Jos Bort
Keokuk County
Iowa
Minnesota
Bush
Carroll
Wirt
Market
Richard Street
Main Street
Protective Fire Co
Tuesaday
Krenz
Putnam
Putnam House
Don C.smith
John Miles
James G. Miles
Chicago
Mia Voglesang
Lacon
Will Lyon
Whitefield
McCulloch
la Prairie
Walter Honneberry
Geo. Ball
Pilsener
Yogera
Glorious and invaluable Hop Bitters remedy praised
Worthless Stuf! Not go fast, my friend, if you could see the strong, healthy, blooming men, women and children that have been raised from beds of sickness, suffering and almost death by the use of Hop Bitters.
Wind Engine Co drives business expansion and mill work
The Hra Wind Engine and Pump Co shows rapid output with orders and new machinery. A tour of the works reveals boilers engines paint shop and ware rooms full of crude and finished windmills tanks pumps and self operating troughs. New orders from W P Williams and a farm near Fetter are noted as plans to enlarge capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hra Wind Engine & Pump Co
Bhrone
Cook
C Gould
New York
W P. Williams
Mr Griswold
Milo
Fetter
Nebraska
MI 3
J. A. Love
Misa Lou R Hoagland
Linwood
Wm. Tracy of
Lacon
Chicago
Lottie Hoagland
San Diego
Council Bluffs
Los Angeles
Jon Realnard
Henry
Beellsbaugh Farm
Joe
Aoene
Smith
Baxendale
Nshod
Dikes
White
Salth
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Gregory Brothers
Intew Cash Clothing
Edwards and
Second Streets
Henry, Ill
JSP
Bismarck
Jewell
America
C. Gould
Henry Republican
Vicinity News
Lavon
Sonarland
Thei NG
Illinois
Mary Fisher
Chillicothe
Martin's Hall
Sparland
Sharp Snell
Jerseyville
Vaughn
Washburn
Parker
Mr Barton
Joseph Placher
Zimmerman
Widder
Peoria
Barnum
Wim O‘geary
Jennie
Col McClanahan
Streator
Clayton Lodger
Orrin
Buckien
P W Wikoff
Camp McCullochn
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