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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
9
Notice reads orders left at Teves Third and Richard will receive prompt attention at a reasonable price. Entry by Frank Bear, Henry, Illinois.
Surveyors at Depue report a major industrial project likely to employ about 2000 workers with a plant costing over 1 million dollars. Real estate investors have paid 286000 for a 240 acre farm and options on more land totaling 160000, while local leaders predict rapid growth and a shift in town demographics. Authorities say coal mining is not planned, with zinc production suspected as a leading possibility.
A humor piece recounts Mayor Harrison toppled from a boat while ducks were spotted, with a rower’s sharp warning. The mayor’s boastful stance ends in a splash as the yokel quips he should mind his own end of the boat. A second tale has a sick horse and a comic veterinary remedy gone wrong.
Hats show varied shapes and sizes with tricorne styles for military effect in straws lace tulle and floral trims. White bat and red hat compete with violet, champagne straw and chenille lace blends, while floral mimics and delicate meshes like Leirre lace and Chantilly appear in black and white.
An advertisement promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a remedy for headache and dull tiredness. The pills are described as both a tonic and a cleanser, strengthening the liver and bowels with nightly and morning use. Sold by Dr Powell.
Editors announce a Special Premium for 1903 subscribers and advance-payments. The Complete Map of Marshall and Putnam Counties, valid through July 1, 1904, costs 60 cents with the paper and map offered together for 22 cents more. The map shows land ownership, townships, rivers, railways, routes, churches, and schools in color, and aims to educate families and students.
Readable fragments show ledgers with receipts and loans from 1903 1904 including sums from J Gregory TL Wilson Conrad Wels and Howard Loomis. A large Dyspepsia Cure advertisement promotes Kodol with claims of digestion relief and health benefits.
The Henry Republican lists envelopes in various具 sizes and prices for office use, mourning paper and cards, legal blanks, and misc printing services. It urges subscribers to update addresses and promotes reproducing local photos on glass paper while noting a forthcoming bitter political campaign.
A local druggist advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best for burns, sores, bruises, cuts, ulcers, skin eruptions and piles. The ad promises satisfaction and sells the salve for 26 cents.
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Ida L Jones named Executrix of the William W Jones estate of Marshall county Illinois. She will appear before the Marshall county court at Lacon for the June term to settle claims and debts. Creditors must present claims and debtors must pay promptly by April 1 1905. Attorney Fred W Potten represents the estate.
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