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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
4
Henry Illinois residents report varied activity from market prices to social events. Shoppers, visits from New York, and farm work fill the week as corn hits record Illinois prices, while local clubs and churches plan gatherings and fundraisers.
Sealed bids for a reinforced concrete girder bridge in Whitefield township Marshall County Illinois are due May 6 1919 at the courthouse Lacon as plans and specifications viewed at the county highway office. The project includes a 40 foot span 18 foot roadway height overall 18 feet 8 inches with estimated 122.8 cubic yards of concrete 16750 pounds reinforcing steel and no cost pit run gravel. Work to be completed by August 20 1919 with an engineer’s estimate of 2660.00.
long text notes the partnership change in a local grocery business with W J Schmitt and J W Wherry as owners. It promises high quality goods, complete service and moderate prices. The piece also references a school event, a wool mill field trip, and a Goldwyn Pictures release at the Henry Opera House for April 25.
Easter Sunday services at St Josephs Church featured high mass by Rev Father Brennan, with ornate floral altars and choral music. A crowd of communicants received the Eucharist, amid earnest sermons and solemn rites marking Holy Week, followed by the blessing of the sacrament. Victory Bonds advertised to support merchants and community needs.
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