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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
10
The Lacon Journal argues the high school tax crisis stems from ill advised 1911 law allowing districts to grab territory. It assigns blame to legislators and voters for low turnout and notes county clerks cannot alter certified tax obligations. The piece defends superintendents as merely performing ministerial duties.
The meeting in Galesburg will feature Mayor J L Conger speaking on the benefits of a dry town versus a saloon town. He will compare the city’s experiences and address business leaders about temperance gains and community improvement.
The education committee plans a high school district bill to appease districts unsettled by the 1911 act decision. It creates community high school districts by local vote and an ex officio board of education, with boundary notices 30 days prior. A non high school district would form in each county with a five member electi ve board and a tax up to one percent to fund tuition for students attending high schools.
An old saying about nature curing and the doctor taking a fee is noted. The text extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds, claiming it relieves the lungs, liquefies mucus, aids expectoration, calms the cough, and helps Nature restore health.
A March 30 1917 letter from Geo A Lawrence of Galesburg Illinois congratulates Burt on his 81st birthday and longevity. Lawrence praises Burt a long illness free life and compares him to colleagues still active at 84. He commends The Republican newspaper as possibly the best country paper.
Mrs. S. N. Finch of Batavia New York reports prompt relief from rheumatic pains in the shoulders using Chamberlain's Liniment. The advertisement claims reliable, quick relief for hent and weakness due to rheumatism.
Despite rain a large crowd attended the Union Temperance Meeting at the Opera House. T J Asch of Bradford argued the town benefited financially and socially after banning saloons, urging Henry to follow Bradford by voting yes on April 17 to make the area anti saloon. Mayor Conger will speak next Sunday.
Mattoon Illinois resident Mrs. Robert Allison reports chronic indigestion and constipation before moving to Mattoon. Food distress, heavy pressure on the stomach, and poor sleep improved after one bottle of Chamberlains Tablets, leaving her feeling like a different person.
An advertisement list shows items for sale including a marker or monument by Thebes & Sons of Peoria, a span of mules and a horse with contact for W. A. Schlosser, and a seven room rental with optional furnishings. Also Hartley’s Music Store advertises Conover Cable Kurtz pianos and Walnut Mahogany players and uprights priced to clear with easy terms.
Floyd Mielkey of Whitefield Corners offers to remove dead animals from premises and pays $1 for a horse and $2 for a cow. Phone calls paid. contact Advt. 322-tf.
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