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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
8
A crowded sale ad lists carloads of dining rooms, bedroom suites, chests, bookcases, and more with prices slashed to a fraction of old cost. The notice notes refrigerators and baby carriages at sacrifice prices and urges customers to inspect the corner window display.
A stray young horse described as gray bay and brown is missing near campstore west of town. Local notices mention residents visiting families, teachers visiting relatives, and various small community happenings. Commerce updates include carpet sales, hardware promotions, and property transfers as well as movements of local professionals and travelers.
Laundry shipped weekly on Wednesdays for dyeing and cleaning. Schaefer, Agent. Taleph: éotot tro.
The Henry City Cornet Band announces a concert this evening August 7 at 8 PM in Central Park. The program includes several marches overtures waltzes and a grand selection with titles and composers listed. Also noted are local ads and visits from Mrs Adolph Zimmerman and child.
A crowded Henry Illinois column lists summer visitors including Mrs Charles Ruggles and two children from Joliet, and two households affected by flood. It covers a barn fire at August Ekstrom’s farm near Varna caused by lightning, insurance details, and a city council meeting on August 4 1902 approving bills, a treasurer’s report, and contract changes for waterworks with the National Construction Co. of South Bend Indiana.
Don’t be fooled by poor value choose first class work that lasts. The Abbott Studio guarantees best value and will meet any competing prices. Located over the post office in Henry IL.
An advertisement touts gas anesthesia for dental procedures as painless and safe. It also lists the Newman Homestead eight room residence with barn for four horses and five lots, offered for sale or exchange for land with cash difference.
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