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Newspaper
Henry News Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1925
Page
2
An autumn column notes unanimity among animals and corn predictors for a record cold winter, while scientists warn weather forecasts beyond a week are unreliable. Government experts urge caution but advise stocking fuel, food, and warm clothing to prepare for harsh conditions.
A 1901 fire history underscores persistent fire danger from forest to factory. The piece notes fires strike every hour of every day, devastate farms and homes, and a large portion are preventable. It calls for serious, sustained fire prevention efforts across the nation.
The piece argues that newspapers, business, and the community rely on each other. It claims local ads drive success while insufficient ad spend causes failures, noting towns, stores, and newspapers develop together and prosper only when all prosper.
Miss Margaret Rupe of Rutland suffers a fractured arm after a car stalled on the Rutland Wenona road. While awaiting gas, a cigarette lit gasoline leaking from the tank, causing a fire that forced the passengers to jump from the vehicle.
In a mountain village a sick child prompts two women to chant and sweep for the missing spirit. Rev. Paul L. Corbin notes the ritual mirrors superstition and urges intelligent faith paired with medical care for healing and institutional repair.
Rev. W. H. Witter reflects on uncertainty in life and the need to prepare for reverses. He cites a ruined field after a hail storm as a lesson that plans can fail and trusted judgment may falter, urging readiness in business and spiritual matters.
Reports detail social visits to Bradford and Kewanee, a union service at the Presbyterian church, and a Henry high school football loss to Kewanee. Obituaries note Thos J Higgins and Thomas Real who died in early October, with services and interment details. Also recorded are a coroner inquest, medical meeting attendance, a steamboat sale, and a meat market sale.
A compact reading list cites Exodus 19 5 6 Ephesians Romans Philippians Isaiah Ezekiel and 2 Chronicles noting themes of obedience mercy humility and divine blessing. It weaves verses about keeping covenants forgiving others turning from evil and God rebuilding with his people.
The Texas Educational Survey urges curriculum reform to favor practical subjects over heavy emphasis on algebra and classical studies. Lubbock will remove algebra geometry and trigonometry from required graduation courses while praising practical life skills such as spelling and civics for the average student.
Lowell Johnson of Kewanee visited his father Sunday. Mrs Otto Tindle visited her parents from Thursday to Sunday. Mrs John Tucker and children traveled to Kentucky to visit home folks. Mr and Mrs Howard Toune and children spent Saturday with her father. Mr and Mrs Walter Applen and family and Mr and Mrs Thomas Toune visited Mr and Mrs Earl Hall near Putnam Sunday.
Anton Schlosser and John Martin are listed as business callers in Henry on Thursday and Saturday. Conrad Koch is building a granery on his farm in Hopewell. Mitchell Miller and Robert Antrim are noted with Henry notes on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Henry Schlosser and Lois spent Sunday at John Antrim's. Mrs Kate Maubach and family visited Fred Zooks near Lowpoint. Miss Rose Linderer of Newaygo Michigan visits Miss Mollie Linderer. Mr and Mrs John J Schiesser and Roy and wife spent Sunday in Metamora, the latter staying several days. William Maubauch of Williams Iowa leaves after weeks here. Toledo Linderer accompanies him home.
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