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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1885
Page
9
In a Chester Pennsylvania letter T P Bonner claims Ayer's Pills strengthened his digestion and appetite and saved his life after 30 years of use. The ad touts pills as non toxic, acting on digestive organs to restore health and strength.
Letters from L. N. Smith of Utica and Richard Norris of Lynn share long term use of Ayer’s Pills for liver and indigestion. They claim swift relief and sustained health after chronic dyspepsia. The testimonials emphasize prompt effectiveness and ongoing benefits.
The Verona marriage of Dora Wayman and W H Collison of Ransom was held Sept 16 in Rev E C Wayman’s home. The ceremony featured a ring, a garnet dress, and an arch monogram W C with horse shoes. Guests from Hennepin Nevada Ottawa Ransom Hill Park attended. over a hundred invitations issued.
In a humorous piece from Chicago Ledger, a boastful husband tours Washington with his wife who, through prodigious observation, notes every ribbon and clothesline in town. The tale contrasts her swift perception with his blunt vanity, ending with his bemused pride in her steady wit. A second item notes a Paterson, New Jersey manufacturer arrested after a bold but failed secret offer.
E. C. Wear sues Lawn Ridge Hall Co for refusing to allow rental of the hall as a skating rink. John J. Russell opens a second lumber yard at Chillicothe and reports good progress.
Last month Barrett of Elmwood traveled to Peoria for nose and throat tumors removed by Dr Toel using galvano caustic battery, restoring breathing. Stephen Burk of Spring Bay had tonsil fibroids removed, returning home the same day. Hageman of Norris and Hendrickson of Bardolph received bloodless cancer and breast surgeries, with steady recoveries. Also notes of a kerosene oil swindle near Venona and Lacon skating rink reopening.
Advertisements claim Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and relieves rheumatism by correcting blood acidity. Testimonials from W. F. Woop and H. T. Balcom praise cures after multiple bottles. The ad offers a free book of cures and lists price and dosage details from Hood & Co. Lowell Mass. 100 Doses One Dollar.
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