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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
2
May day brought May baskets as tulips bloomed in Normandy with youths admiring the rare blooms. A woman laments missing her best tulips and says those seen taking them should be prosecuted to teach respect for others' property.
The passage questions repeatedly asking business people to fund attractions or improvements. It argues private citizens should share the costs and benefits rather than concentrating the burden on business leaders.
The Marshall Putnam fair dates move to mid month aims to boost attendance and allow local producers to compete with outside exhibitors. The shift prevents big premium drain and costly setup for entries that local talent can enter with limited competition. Compliments hail the board for the change.
Ernest Mills drove cattle to Chicago on Sunday. Mrs. Hannah Gants and Edith visited John Wilson's home. Mrs. E B Mills and Mrs. T D Smith visited relatives in Pee Ya Saturday. Sunday school classes enjoyed a woods picnic. Mrs. Ralph Mills visited from Chicago. Mrs. A J Wolf and others attended Putnam Sunday school convention. Townsfolk hosted the Noisy Twelve for turkey dinner. Swaney and McNabb school faculties staged The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary to a large audience.
A meditation on renunciation tracing its Latin roots to a noble church meaning. It cites Rev Paul le Gorbin and recalls Albert Schweitzer turning from fame to mission work in Africa. The piece links renunciation with inner triumphs and the spread of kindness as a daily perfume.
The essay honors the idea of Mother's Day and a mother’s influence. It urges showing love with flowers and kind words, noting a mother’s sacrifice, tenderness, and tears, and calling readers to brighten a mother’s life before sorrow gathers and time fades.
Leonard Dose has been on the sick list. Mrs. Leo Bogner visited Irene Hel got to Peoria. Benj Hoyle’s home hosted Mr. and Mrs. William Heininger Sunday. Frank Nader and Leo Bogner hosted Sunday guests. School grades held final exams at Granville Saturday. Jake Sperger was kicked by a horse Monday and Dr. Hartman treated him. John Nader family and Leo Bogner joined William Wolf’s family for Sunday dinner. Fred Greathouse and family dined with Ray Schultz family. Joe Johnson visited relatives including Jesse and wife and their son. Mrs. Howard Smith returned from Spring Valley hospital after an operation. The McNabb dance last Saturday drew a good crowd with the Original Harmonizers orchestra. Mary Heininger and two sons, Tena Leavitt, Wayland Downey visiting Paul Helgoth’s home for Sunday dinner. Hoffman took high school pupils to Normal Saturday for a day trip. all returned home. Mrs. Fred Gallagher came home from Spring Valley hospital. she is progressing well.
In a Henry county notice a local resident praises Doan's Pills as a remedy for dull constant backache and kidney trouble. She credits one box with curing her symptoms after a cold and dizziness caused by kidney issues. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures the product in Buffalo New York.
Daily devotional verse list includes Proverbs 18 24 about friends and faith Psalm 16 6 about heritage Acts 10 34 God shows no favoritism Numbers 32 23 warning of sin Psalm 37 3 5 commitment Psalm 103 healing and redemption Isaiah 43 48 2 assurance through trials
The Milo hall hosted the closing exercises of multiple Milo area schools Friday evening. Families from Elmer Falks, William Chesney, Peter Krampf and dozens more attended with relatives including James Brown and Carrie Moore. Teachers received praise from Princeton superintendent Mrs Akoff for a fine program.
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