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Newspaper
Henry Current News
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1921
Page
6
Rev Paul L Corbin argues Easter proves God with men and death cannot conquer. He cites Peter, angels, and the idea of Immanuel, then warns discontentment breeds Bolshevism and dulls service, urging support for the university bill and careful budgeting.
Rev M B Van Leer discusses widespread discontent across professions from doctors to housewives. He argues discontent differs from true ambition, noting that the ambitious pursue a clear goal while the discontented lack a defined ideal and drift without purpose.
Legal notice to Henry Illinois voters of the annual town meeting and township election on April 5 1921 at the Engine House Henry. Elections for One School Trustee One Constable and One Justice of Peace. Meeting starts 2:00 pm. polls open 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. reports and budget discussion follow.
A husband claims his wife recovered after taking a simple mix of buckthorn bark glycerine and Adler-i-ka. He says she feels better, gained weight, and credits the prep with cleansing both bowels and stomach. The ad touts Adler-i-ka as a remedy for gas, constipation, and appendicitis prevention.
A joint committee of six state farm organizations reports that the University of Illinois is strained financially and urges immediate constructive action from the legislature for the next biennium to fund agricultural instruction and research and retain faculty.
Notice from Whitefield Town Clerk Leo J Hoffman states the Board of Auditors for Whitefield Township Marshall County Illinois will meet at the Clerk's Office on Tuesday March 29 to audit claims against the township. The notice is dated March 22, 1921.
Joseph Henry Parsons of Sparland is noted with Bir becoming Little Willie. The Speed steamer now runs daily. Farmers pleased with free mail delivery. Births reported for Wm Rickey and wife of Saratoga. Ralph Powers receives another young alligator from Florida. Charlie True and Ed Shorts reported two geese killed Thursday. Woman's Club hosted by Mrs Ruth Wright. Mrs Worth McVicker’s daughter died March 18. Charles Klein's wife ill with an ear gathering. Florence Willey ill in St Louis. sister Lou visiting. Gertrude Carter of Rockford takes Hutchins Lincoln millinery. Wm C Yarger buys a new Advance threshing machine for Saratoga. Joseph Brown from Undercliff Hotel notes hunters abound. John Clift, north of town, expects brother and family from England to take their home in America.
Miss Blair spent the weekend at home as John Wilson entertained the faculty Saturday evening. Juniors work on their play for the next two weeks while high school students prep for the preliminary literary contest. Twenty five Swaney pupils attended the St Patrick's party. Friday’s program includes songs readings piano solos and a mock trial with critics report from Mr Lancaster.
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