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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1890
Page
3
Over $800 sales last Saturday and daily $400 to $600 sales this week. Our books prove a very fair September trade. Milliners visit this week, promising latest novelties. Prices set for large sales. Dress goods gingham muslin linen and more by the bolt. Boots and shoes by the case. Second eastern market trip planned as new stock arrives daily. J Watercott & Co.
A dense blend of items from Princeton society and businesses. Notices include theater lineups at Columbian Theatre Co and New Opera Hall, fishing exploits by local residents, moves and visits from family and officials, school and church events, and community appeals like watermelon suppers and cemetery cleanups.
Daniel Schneider left for Chicago this morning to spend the fall. his wife’s health improved during their summer carriage trip and they hope for recovery. The Ladies Aid of the Church of Christ hosts a social at New Opera Hall tomorrow with refreshments and a quilt exhibition. Excursion to Peoria by The Rescue from Henry, with music from the Henry Light Guard Band, departs at 9:00 am, fare 60 cents from Henry and Lacon, 25 cents from other points. A diphtheria case is described as mild with no secondary spread feared. sanitary measures were observed. Webb's Ticket Office advertises tickets for all routes and ocean steamships including England.
Reports of deaths, medical notices, and community news from Whitefield Corners. John Griswold’s funeral conducted by Rev A Bower confirmed after editor’s error. Advertisements praise St Patrick's Pills and Miles Nerves and Liver Pills. Local visits and reminders of subscription for the paper.
An old advertisement urges readers to ask friends about Kemp's Balsam as a remedy for coughs and colds. It claims broad community success, praises purity and effectiveness, and notes large bottles sold for 50c and 1 at druggists with a free sample bottle offered.
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