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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
10
The Varna column records residents traveling, visiting relatives, and local events from December 1, 1910. It notes Ernest Swanson returning from San Pedro and others at Thanksgiving, a Christmas goods season, dinners, shopping in Peoria and Metamora, a chicken pie supper at Mak church, a restaurant change of ownership at the American House, and Miss Lou Willey becoming proprietor in January.
An advertisement touts HYOMEI as a pleasant eucalyptus based remedy that cures catarrh coughs colds and sore throats with a money back guarantee. The complete outfit including inhaler costs 1.00 with an extra bottle 0.50 and is sold by druggists.
Wenona and Varna residents hosted and attended multiple Thanksgiving events and visits. Weddings and engagements shine amid community news, with a car purchase, home moves, missing critters, and a minor accident reported in Hopewell and Wenona.
A local column reports on family visits, births, and health tips including Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds and pneumonia prevention. Residents share travel from Rochester, repairs at Dalgrympel home, and plans for church services and community events in Henry area.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Pounce Tee on Wednesday in Deer Township. Members are asked to bring fifteen cents for some work to be done. Michael Yeager and family have moved to Henry Schubert’s farm. The bride will take immediate possession of their farm. Many friends wish the young couple a prosperous life. Miss Ebright spent Thanksgiving with her parents in Lacon. The young people of the neighborhood gave Miss Katie Yeager a farewell.
Henry Mercian and Sammy attended the Bogner Schubert wedding and the dinner at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple departed on the afternoon train for a honeymoon trip to Iowa. The note mentions a sick child, family visits, social events, and local notices including a funeral and a drugstore advertisement.
Cottage residents report visits and agricultural activity including barn raisings and shipping cattle to Chicago. Local families attend gatherings, weddings and anniversaries, with notes on teaching, boarding, and moving. Also includes medical ads for Chamberlain tablets and Foley’s Honey and Tar.
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