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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1925
Page
2
A reflection on how witnesses differ in fire, accident, or coroner cases. News reports often vary as different people focus on distinct details, but reporters compile multiple versions to craft the best story. Readers should remember disagreements exist among relatives, judges, and officials, and that newspapers can be correct.
The Illinois House passed House Bill 611 raising the Sanitary District of Chicago’s bonding limit to four percent after a May 27 vote of 147 to 46. The measure requires referendums on all future bond issues after 1927 except flood damage claims, mandates cash sales of real estate to the high bidder with competitive bids, and prohibits use of sale proceeds except for sewage plants pumping stations and related sites and easements.
Mr Woodbridge head of the Advertising Clubs of the World declares newspapers are the preeminent medium for selling merchandise quickly and building a lasting reputation. He asserts repetition creates reputation and that dollars spent on brick and mortar cannot match the value of a strong newspaper ad. Arthur Brisbane estimates the Ford name alone is worth billions.
A reader remarks that spending fifty cents on an ad guarantees value, though a smaller notice cannot compare to a rival's full quarter page. The comment notes the challenge of standing out in newspaper layouts.
The essay reflects on how wishes shape actions. It cites Cyrus Field pursuing instant transatlantic messaging as a model of steadfast wish fulfillment despite discouragements. It warns that unholy wishes invite covetousness and ruin, and urges conscience to guide efforts toward right or wrong outcomes.
The Marshall County Court records list marriage licenses for several individuals from Peoria and surrounding areas, including Robert John Steele and Cecile Dale Hemmele, and Ansel Wayne Dickey and Wilma Snyder. It also records multiple probate matters for estates such as Henry E Rowley William Moody Frank Lauf Veronica Lauf Gertha M Gill Carrie G Bartlett Lucy G Clark with hearings set for June and July 1925, guardianship appointments, and mortgage real estate transactions in Steuben and Santa Fe additions to Lacon.
Daily verses and reflections quoted from scriptures Proverbs Isaiah Habakkuk Samuel and Peter span Monday to Friday with themes of trust revival guidance and righteous speech. Notable lines include Proverbs 3 5 6 and 1 Peter 3 10.
Rev. Paul L. Corbin uses a parable of a miswrapped parcel to warn readers against judging by appearances. He argues true leadership rests on character, not eloquence or social veneer, urging spiritual discernment to avoid being deceived by outward shows.
In St Louis last week Max Kline son of Mrs Minnie Kline formerly of this city now of Peoria married Miss Nora Wainwright of Peoria. Mrs Walter Scholes of Des Moines Iowa travels here for her mother Nancy Adams’s funeral. Benjamin Turner son of A L Turner supervisor of Evans township drowned at the reservoir near Wenona while swimming aged 20. A girl blessed the home of John Hartley Jr and a boy blessed the home of Joe Reismeyer and Grover Martin last week. Wilbur Moon Henry’s only automobileist broke down on Friday tying his machine to D L Tarvis’ buggy and being drawn into the city.
Editorial blasts Chicago dominance in Illinois politics. It argues downstate can safeguard American ideals and warns Chicago would fail without Illinois. Cites Lee O Neil Browne and 16th district representatives, noting opposition to Chicago rule and a push against redistricting.
Mary Jane Cahill Nash died after a long illness on May 380th. She was born March 6, 1871 in Utica and married L. W. Nash on October 4, 1893. Survived by two children Bernap Brown Pueblo Colo and Harley F. Brown. Funeral at Whitaker home Hennepin with interment Riverside Cemetery.
A biblical verse urges acts of mercy to help the hungry and naked. It emphasizes bringing the poor into one’s house and not ignoring those in need as part of moral duty.
A senate bill by Senator Richard Meents proposes refunds totaling 2,704,818 to several counties for hard road construction spending. Marshall county would receive 45,598 and Putnam 19,073, with others including Cass 8,450 Fulton 32,540 La Salle 21,566 Livingston 26,446 and more. The item ends with a quip about life being tied to the liver.
Henry E. Jacobs offers general law practice with estate settlement chancery matters and trial work at 90 Lacon Illinois serving clients in civil and probate cases. He handles estate settlements and court trials with emphasis on legal guidance and representation.
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