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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1886
Page
5
A chaotic mix of brief items reports gold finds in South Africa boosting colonial value, Geronimo seeking surrender to Mexico, and a San Francisco style view of security and crime. It notes Paris glass floors, budget travel savings of President Gregvy, and a Brooklyn sanitation mystery with falling stones.
Multiple local items report Wenona Alder man Sanderlin resigning to move to Nebraska. Putnam County Horse Breeders hold Hennepin races Oct 5 6. Wenona fair with $4268 premiums and Children Day free for students. Also coverage of Putnam County Democratic Convention with candidate selections for judge clerk treasurer sheriff and schools. Mayflower defeats Galatea again securing the cup. Also obituary for Joseph Hoppold near Mt Palatine.
The Inter Ocean notes a broad upturn in legitimate industry with a gradual, steady expansion over the past 60 days. It says obstacles have lessened as a current of prosperity returns, signaling hopeful times for business.
An advertisement praises Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and system regulator for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation and kidney or urinary issues. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and retails for 50 cents a bottle by Dr Powell. A Kankakee county Republican convention endorses Congressman Lewis Payson for faithful service and continued leadership in restoring public lands to the people.
Save money on Dr Bosanko's Cough and Bape Bytes a cure for coughs colds and croup Relieves children of croup in one night Sample free sold by Dr Powell A butcher notes yearling weights and 2000 pound steers Improvement through breeding Red Clover Tonic for blood and digestive issues priced 60 cents Elocutionist J W Dickinson starts Elocutionary Magazine Grigg's Glycerine Salve advertised as a universal cure Sold by J W Niece and others James Harris visits from Minneapolis before returning to the Indian Territory
Advertising copy touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions and claims it cures piles or money back price 25 cents per box at Dr Powell's drug store.
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