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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
7
An editorial voice warns Americans of rising prices and the need to prepare for wartime food security. It urges planting to expand supplies, increase food production, and prepare for a broader alliance with England and allies as domestic products dwindle and troops are deployed.
Otst birthday by exhibiting agility, Thomas Edwards of Wisconsin, aged 101, danced a jig in a local clothing store to cheers from villagers. He advocates worry-free living, abstinence from tobacco and liquor, and recalls Civil War service including Gettysburg and Fredericksburg. He lives on a farm with his brother Joe Edwards and believes he has surpassed ancestral longevity records.
Mitmold Registration Board issues license details for Pure Bred Belgian Draft Stallion No 6594. The notice outlines serial identification and registration status.
Proctor No 6594 a strawberry roan weighing 2000 pounds was examined by Dr Marvin Faw and found free of infectious diseases and licensed to stand for service in Illinois. The 1917 season schedule lists multiple stud venues and a local insurance fee of 18 to cover a colt insurance. Ownership held by SREARER BROS & BURTON of Henry Illinois with notices on liability and county removal penalties. Adjourned City Council meeting notes follow with vote tallies and official actions.
A broad minded citizen urges charity toward foreigners during troubled times. The piece praises the sacrifices of foreign-born soldiers in Union wars, calls for restraint and justice, and condemns disloyal rhetoric while urging support for government action. Classified line offers payment for dead animals and phone calls.
The Saturday Evening Post urges stronger library publicity to build the library habit. Librarian Miss Mattie Evans is helpful, but many people remain unaware of library services. Libraries should advertise not only books but information, card catalogs, and reference works, plus a courteous librarian ready to assist.
Illinois statutes dating from 1887 and 1907 govern flag placement on public buildings and prohibit altering or reproducing the flag. Rules require flags to hang aloft, not touch ground, be lowered at sunset, and salutes by observers. Damaged flags must be burned. improper use carries fine or imprisonment, and etiquette details cover display, handling, and wear of the flag.
An advertisement urges readers not to overthink personal methods and to learn from others. It notes many people use Chamberlain's Tablets for various ailments and suggests following successful examples to achieve better results.
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