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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1907
Page
4
Local store in Henry Michigan promotes a bulk discount catalog with prices on sugar flour coffee soap oats and staples. The advertisement claims prices are 18 percent below competitors and urges shoppers to try the list to be convinced.
The fifty second Bureau County Agricultural fair plans three days September 3 to 6 in Princeton with larger prizes and more exhibitors. Attendance is expected to surge aided by the interurban line, with over 25 000 visitors anticipated on Thursday. The fair’s duration may extend to a full week as state aid and growing programs continue.
Farmers may visit both the National Corn Exposition and National Dairy Show in Chicago during Oct 5 to 19 with one trip. The Dairy Show Oct 10 to 19 at the Stock Yards features daily cattle auctions with $10,000 in prizes, milking machine demonstrations, and infant milk modification and quality testing guidance. Secretary-General Manager E Ludendorf, 154 Washington St, Chicago, issued details.
A La Salle report notes timber removal from bluffs west of Horseshoe Canyon. The property owner argues rights permit clearing, but residents hesitate as they value the natural parklike scenery and fear loss of beauty that should be preserved as a public park rather than altered by state or syndicate efforts.
The ad extols Zoa-Phora as a safe remedy for women addressing leucorrhea and menopause symptoms. Acclaims personal testimonials from Mrs. Edwin Lee and Mrs. Alice Brown, urges readers to self-treat at home with prescribed dosages, and notes inclusion of Dr Pengelly guidance with each bottle.
City health is good as visitors from Peoria and Chillicothe mingle with locals. Henry hosts fairs and boats, with several weddings and house building activity, and notable visits by dignitaries and officials.
Leonard Squires 30 was declared insane by county court and ordered to Watertown for treatment on advice of his father and friends. The record cites recession of Stroog aMNuk and notes his two year Peoria employment. A nearby carriage collision caused by drunken drivers left Mrs. Jesse Anderson and daughter bruised, two men slightly hurt. Eldridge Keeling and Ryan fled and were later not arrested. Keeling fined 25 for disorderly conduct but cannot pay.
The annual conference of Central Illinois will meet at Rock Island. Miss Bell is an able villangeliet. Bring in your missionary offering district claim and all pledges. The time is short. Let us have a good report this year and close the year with a spiritual uplift.
In Sugar Grove local items recap visits by Mrs Henry Barfoot in Peoria and Mrs Elizabeth Ammon of Netawaka Kas. Frank Applen of Adel Iowa visits with stock tales in Chicago trip. Mr and Mrs Robert Daniels hosted Harry Shurts and wife. Abbie Griffin recovering from illness. Pernie and Irvin Cleveland visited relatives. A lightning storm killed six head of horses belonging to Clark Ball and neighbors helped with burial after the loss.
Mrs. Lida Erwin of Henry Illinois praises Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney weakness after trying other remedies. She reports relief after using the product purchased at J We Niece's drug store and expects further improvement with more boxes. The advertisement notes a 50 cent price and agent distribution through Fostex Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A regular stock car claimed first place in Class 5 competition ahead of touring cars. The top prize listed at over $3,000 reflects the event's high stakes and strong performance by the model.
Judge Landis of Chicago imposes a record 29 240 000 fine on Standard Oil, arguing profits render a moderate penalty ineffective though public fears higher gas and kerosene prices. The firm appeals, delaying final ruling.
Property listings note highly productive soils in southeast North Dakota and eastern Manitoba offered at 25 to 35 dollars per acre on reasonable terms. Also advertised are a 5 room house with two lots for 1200 dollars and an 8 room centrally located house for 2000 dollars both sold through John Hartley. Also notices about overdue accounts and a marriage prospect for a 48 year old farmer with 320 acres. Herbal medicines by Reed er Medicine Co. advertised at J W Niece Drug Store Peoria.
A historical note highlights Henry Republican firm IOAN CO. supplying correct wedding stationery and calling cards. The piece mentions weather, crops, and seasons as context for rural readers in southern Oklahoma, with a focus on practical guidance and printed materials.
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