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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1871
Page
5
Local items report on sales ads from Hull and Everett with household goods, a church notice, a county caucus, school books for sale, a bridge project, a resignation of the city marshal, and community events. The piece notes weathered school rooms, local commerce, and community news from Henry and Whitefield townships.
A large stock of new prints arrives for cash sale in hang. J. L. Jones offers the goods at very low prices and is located at the first door below the bank.
In Hennepin and surrounding Putnam County areas the Hartenbowers of Hennepin left many farmers owing large sums with no trace of the dealers. The community is described as unsettled with local unrest and sympathy toward circuses noted in the Record. The Hennepin school directors seek 80 cords of winter wood. Dr. Cowen and Dr. Scheth, a dentist, advertise services. In Snachwine readers are urged to patronize local professionals. In Lone Tree, Thomas Shawhenessy died when a barrel caused a wagon accident injuring and killing him.
The September Galaxy offers reading for the family with Harpers Magazine and its companions praised for profit. Demorest and Demarcat Young America announce September issues with extensive engravings and juvenile content. The National Live Stock Journal and The Little Corporal promise value, with free remaining numbers offered before October first. Hearth and Home gains new editors, diversifying content for households.
A reader letter to the editor describes a Varney backed movement centered in Varney with plans for meetings in Lakun and nearby towns. The missive names Al Joans as president candidate and Rube Brodass as secretary, mentions subscription drives, a potential bank, and calls for mutual benefit lectures while noting widespread mistrust of a Henry-related network.
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