Local notes in Henry and Hennepin areas update
Local writer chronicles residents and travel from Henry to Hennepin with visits, theatre, court news, and social rounds. Entries include Hal Rolley’s Henry visit, Jennie Frazee as a guest, Ada Dakin’s Chicago trip, and Miss Lavonne Stanton resuming office duties.
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Hal Rolley
Henry
Jennie Frazee
Mary Ditman
Hennepin
R. W. Spencer
Peoria
Dave Williamson
Near Lostant
Ada Dakin
Chicago
Cramer
Wapello
Alvin Brown
Freeman
Lavina
Toluca
Mr. French
Frances Willey
George
Varna
Church Services Schedule Across Magnolia Charge
The Magnolia charge lists Strawn with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. Caledonia holds Sunday school at 2 p.m. with preaching the first and fourth Sundays at 3 p.m. Rev. Mercer of Peoria will preach at Strawn Caledonia and Magnolia on April 23, as reported in the Avr 23 Republican.
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The Knock-out Blow in Prize Ring History
A historical look at the early ring revealing the stomach as a key vulnerable area. Dr. Pierce promotes the Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for digestion and blood issues and endorses Sage's Catarrh Remedy for nasal catarrh while outlining the digestive and systemic benefits.
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Political editorial on civil discourse in campaigns and voting
The piece echoes a Granville Florida turnout and questions idle personal animosity in politics. It argues campaigns should defend positions with calm, promote voter education, and avoid letting temper or personal attacks distort the issue while urging intelligent voting.
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Peoria Herald-Transcript
Supreme Court of the Common People
Murderer Linn Seeks Fourth Pardon From Joliet Pen
A report says William J Lynn plans another pardon bid after seven years of a 24 year Joliet sentence for the November 5 1900 murder of Mrs Shafer. His attorney Senator Barry of Carthage leads the effort as Lynn’s mother pleads for clemency. Local officials and the Hancock county community argue he should serve the full term with State's Attorney Jacobs urged to oppose release.
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Lacon Journal
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Two and Three Letter Names of God Across Languages
The text lists languages in which the deity’s name appears in two or three letters, noting 178 languages and dialects. It cites examples like Hebrew, Egyptian, Hindoo, Greek, and Latin forms, and mentions long forms such as Jaobullon with references to historical naming and mythic associations.
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Old Landmark House Burned On Swaney Farm
A house on John Swaney’s place burned April 4 with no insurance. No arrests yet though suspects were seen near the blaze. The seventy two year old log house dated back to 1835 and hosted the first Friends meeting in 1841. The site now houses the new experiment farm.
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Experiment Farm
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EM Raley
Ira Crow
L & OW
Bob Onward the Bright Bay Horse of 1899 Pedigree Notes
A detailed and partial pedigree for the bright bay trotting horse Bob Onward foaled in 1899. The record lists multiple sires and dams including Hanson, Combination, Nell, Ned Forrest, Overdon, Dream, Abdallah, Eva, General Grant, Shiloh, and Onward connections. Notes describe inbreeding toward the Onward line, gait and speed, and a sale and breeding schedule with various barn and fair mentions.
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Electric radiators spark a growing wholesale heating trend
Wholesale plumbers forecast strong demand for luminous and non luminous electric radiators this year as builders adopt electric heat solutions. Dealers tout safety cleanliness and portability while noting quick hot response and room to room use making electric radiators a popular alternative to open fires.
Merchants urged to invest in clear newspaper ads
Vendors urged to avoid crowding ads into small spaces, arguing large, well displayed ads attract readers and boost sales. The piece notes poor ads drive losses and emphasizes that advertising is a profitable investment when properly presented. The text also touches on political debates about constitutional amendments and government power.
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