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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1917
Page
7
Dr E A Atl physician and Henry operate with electrical appliances to diagnose and treat disease. They will answer all calls day and night. Office on Edward street.
An attorney advertisement lists Gerry V Stiegen of Chicago and W J Black of Lacon as lawyers. It notes general law and collection work with a stylized claim of estate handling and contested cases. The ad specifies addresses and admission years in a vintage legal notice style.
A Glendale writer recalls Poole’s Corner in early town days on Edward and Sac streets. He recalls Poole & Smith and later Jones & Poole owners of the Régulator trading hub, public meetings by Perley and Platter, and a Lincoln assassination sermon by J. P. Bolce. He laments changes and contemplates his own service future.
John Merdian of Minonk township dies at his farm east of Minonk after a brief illness with diabetes. Funeral held at St Patrick's church with Fr Osmond officiating. burial in Catholic cemetery. He served as highway commissioner and was active in St Patrick's parish and Modern Woodmen.
The new Illinois law applies to jacks and stallions with licenses now required for jacks. Licenses can be issued as sound or unsound, with disease noted. No mandatory veterinarian exam. owner affidavit of soundness accompanies the license. Licenses expire December 31 after issue with renewals by March. fees remain 2 dollars for license 1 dollar for renewal 60 cents for duplicate.
A reflective piece argues for the demanding, fast paced life of newspaper editors. It notes editors work long hours since youth, judge facts instantly, and face public disapproval for mistakes, while the news cycle demands relentless speed and urgency.
The Minonk News-Dispatch reports citizens urged to preserve fruits and vegetables for soldiers, with instructions on onions kraut and storage. The piece quotes Mrs Malone and a farmer critic urging farm labor support, noting Illinois Red Cross membership at 770,525 and a push toward one million.
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