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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
8
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a universal remedy for coughs colds and lung ailments claiming it originated 43 years ago and is now the world s most used prescription. It features testimonials including Mrs J B Cox of Joliet IL and notes sales by A J Segraves.
An 19th century letter discusses a geometry based plowing problem using 86 rods by 160 rods with a 14 inch plow and calculates 566 rounds needed to cover the field. The writer compares methods, notes distance traveled, and considers field shapes and equipment.
A farmer announces a public sale at his residence half a mile south of Magnolia Til on December 9 1913 starting at 10 am. The estate lists eighteen horses including mares geldings and driving and saddle horses as well as a registered Percheron stallion and a Shetland pony. Cattle hogs and implements are offered with terms of sale to be announced.
A list of Catholic church appointments reveals Rev. Clement Princeville chosen from eligibles to fill a vacancy at Sacred Heart Tyland. Rev. M J Mek Gon assigned to Ste Clement's Princeville with missions at Dunlap and Bidelstein. Rev. Richard O Loughlin promoted to rector at St John Galva with Oneida and Woodhull missions. Rev John A Kelley appointed pastor of St Patrick Ransom. Rev Thomas D Kennedy named pastor of Sacred Heart Campus. Rev M A Humphreys assigned to St Dominic Wyoming. Rev Edward J Emery appointed chaplain of St Joseph's home Peru. Rev Francis S Hess appointed rector of St Mary's Hoop Pole. Rev John Ring appointed assistant at Immaculate Conception Starator. Rev Warren F Parke transferred to St Mary’s Moline.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at Wilder Brown's residence, 11 miles southwest of Henry or 6 miles northwest of Sparland, on the Edw Kalfer farm, Thursday December 18 1913 starting at 10 a m. Describes fourteen head of horses and mares, six cows all milking or to calve, twenty seven head of full blood Duroc Jersey hogs, sixteen dry land geese, farm machinery and household goods including wagons, grinders, harvesters, seeders, tools, and bridle gear. Terms: cash with 5 percent discount for cash. no property to be removed until settled.
In Peorlap, hundreds treated with a non medical approach claim miraculous cures. The operator at 407-410 Masonic Temple Building advertises no drugs or procedures, urging immediate personal consultation to avoid the crowds.
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