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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
10
A long itemized recap of social visits and travel in Magnolia and nearby communities during early August 1913. It lists numerous residents visiting relatives and attending events in towns such as Granville, Peoria, Lacon, and Bloomington, plus school and church notes, births, sales, and local announcements.
Anna Tomlinson of McNabb won the Grand Diamond Medal in the WCTU contest at the Pontiac Chautauqua. Her selection titled The Triumph of Principle was read sixth in a close event with five counties represented. Judges were Rev. Pentecost, Miss Louise Hollister, and Mrs Brumbach.
The page presents an old advert offering Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. worm killer claiming to cure children's worms and improve appetite and growth. It also features a domestic hiring anecdote about a nurse interview asking about duties, sewing, and loyalty, with a humorous misinterpretation regarding caring for the baby or the husband.
Critics question a proposed method to tunnel under rivers in New York, suggesting dredging a ditch, lowering a steel tube, sealing with concrete, and pumping water out. The plan, likened to a simple trick, will be tested and watched with interest.
Judge A M Otman announces resignation as Peoria County Probate Judge to run for Circuit Judge in the Tenth Judicial Circuit. Since 1910 he has issued over 10 000 court orders and ruled on property rights totaling about 9 000 000 dollars. He asks voters to assess his qualifications and citizenship and requests primary and election support.
Magnolia will dedicate its new school building on Wednesday August 20 with State Superintendent Blair delivering the principal address. County Superintendent Paxson coordinates the event and will publish the program soon. Rev Stetson and son George attended the Magnolia Grange meeting last Saturday. both are now Patrons of Husbandry members. George Stetson will attend the state agricultural school linked to the state fair this year. The infant of Charles Bush of Magnolia was buried in Granville August 1.
The ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as an instant pain remover for cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine says it robs injuries of their terrors and calls it an unequaled healing remedy. 25 cents at A J Ironmonger and T J Segraves Ady.
Bacteriologists and physicians discuss Dr E W Sanders theory that infantile paralysis originates in fowls and is transmitted to children by fly larvae. Lab tests show fowls susceptible, and a monkey test illustrated deadly effects. If confirmed, it marks progress against a disease baffling medicine for centuries.
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