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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1925
Page
2
An Illinois bulletin urges milk safety through sanitary production handling and pasteurization. It warns milk can spread typhoid and tuberculosis unless cows are healthy, equipment is clean, and officials and consumers enforce sanitary practices.
A tribute praising William Jennings Bryan as The Commoner for his wealth coupled with common people's care. The piece lauds his democracy, honesty, and steadfast principles in politics and religion, noting foes feared his fight for righteous causes and Christianity’s role in national greatness.
The essay traces the word demagogue from Greek roots to its modern sense a leader of the people. It laments the decline from noble oratory to currying favor with zeal and fervor while distorting facts and misrepresenting truth.
Marriage licenses issued for Claire Lewis Morgan and Ethel Louise McCuskey. Various property transfers and mortgage actions in Sparland, Roberts, Lacon. several estate matters in Circuit Court including probate hearings, administration appointments, and final reports.
In Streator on Monday a skiff overturned above a dam sending 16-year-olds Arthur Kimble and Carl Boos into the river. Rescue efforts failed as bodies were recovered downriver late Tuesday. Elizabeth Phillips of Lostant died recently leaving a large family. Local river use grows with new boats and launches owned by Clarke Haws, W W Dewey, and Herbert Hall. Amos Wilson's family hosted a Wilson reunion near McNabb. Missouri native Melvin Runnells and Hattie Bentley wed in Wichita Falls. Pem Weaver and wife welcomed a baby girl in Magnolia. Marriage licenses issued: Julius Petrich and Katie Jander of Varna.
The Bureau County Fair begins its 70th annual agricultural and live stock exposition in Princeton from September 1 to 4. The event offers day and night entertainment with about $10,000 allocated for premiums and purses and similar funds for entertainment during the exhibition.
Sunday invites to climb the mountain of the Lord and learn his ways. Monday recalls God is tried and a buckler to those who trust in him. Tuesday urges worship in the beauty of holiness and offering to the Lord. Wednesday names the Creator as worthy of glory and power. Thursday promises God will swallow death in victory and wipe tears. Friday invites asking in faith and abiding in Christ. Saturday exhorts giving the best and honoring the Lord with first fruits.
Camp Grove High School Herr spends a few days in St TS. Attendees head to Wyoming Fair. Mrs John Hickey visits Peoria. Adolpha Renzi of Lincoln was a Camp Grove caller. Nellie Cornell hosted her Sparland niece last week. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs H M Dewey. Dorothy Ruth Grace Stottler joined Ensley Pullen family. John Poignant sister Mrs C Reid Rosa Stottler visited Swartz home. No Sunday eve services as Rev Ekstrom attends Milan convention. James Nellinger due home from St Francis hospital after surgery. Bert Duncan recovering from gall stone operation. Andrew Owens drove from Missouri for visits. O G Ekstrom ill, taken to Public hospital. Cliff Reid Jennie Dawson Doris Vesta ReedPeoria trip with Clyde Roofs family.
Spring Valley partner Russell Hunter of Chillicothe leads a purchase of the Armour Grain Co yard in Ladd. The unit will be known as Ladd Lumber and Coal Company with partners Russell Hunter Charles Doherty and Joseph Hollerich.
The Wm. H. Colder eighty acres southwest of Earlville was sold to Paul Budach for 26000 dollars, about 325 dollars per acre. The parcel is described as good land with good improvements.
A proverb notes that the man who pauses on third base to savor his achievement never hits a home run. It cautions against premature celebration and urges continued effort toward success.
Fred W. Potter attorney at law offers real estate and insurance services with special attention to estate settlements. Contact details appear incomplete but imply a local practice focusing on legal matters related to property and inheritance.
Jas Francis White, an escaped inmate of the Bartonville asylum, was captured Sunday night by Deputy Earl Simpson on the Nordstrom farm one and a half miles west of Tiskilwa.
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