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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
5
The Watercott store in Henry Illinois markets shopping as a pleasure under one roof with a complete array of new styles and assured quality at the lowest prices. Crowds fill Watercott’s daily, evidencing safe, value filled shopping.
A Henry newspaper item notes Watercott stock including waists skirts ready to wear clothing and curtains with many other items. It mentions new awnings at local grocery stores and various local residents visiting, traveling, or returning from trips, plus community notices on church events and a restaurant change in ownership.
Local items report Samuel Parker in town for business. Mrs. John Wabel and daughter visiting Princeton. Jansen & Jansen advertise pianos. real estate and rental notices as residents plan building and moves. Community events include dances at Pavilion Park, May Day supper, and lectures by T. Bickerman. Obituaries note Edward Kermeen aged 80 and Mrs. William Scoon.
The item lists a wholesale grocery ad with bargains and free cash guarantee, noting Red Star Mill flour and a long product list. It mentions visitors, church events, and town meetings in Henry, including a Ladies Aid gathering, funeral attendance, and town board actions.
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