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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1917

Page

5

Henry Illinois News Signals War Time Happenings

Local notes report public sales and advertisements at Meier Bros and Otis stores, Christmas fund drives for soldiers, food price shifts like pork at record highs, and community updates. Letters from service members recount Manila and naval life, while events include school plays and a box supper. Obituary marks Saxton Kellogg, Civil War veteran.

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Nine More: Watercott's Greatest Christmas Store

Watercott's advertises the largest Christmas stock as war conditions keep prices attractive. It lists gifts for ladies including gowns and gloves, children coats and blankets, men's wear, and a range of furniture gifts with extensive in store names and items.

Watercott’s

Watroott and Company Firm Name Shifts Noted

History records show recurring misspellings and variations of the Wateroot family business name across notices. The fragmented OCR indicates multiple attempts at listing Wateroot and Co with slight letter changes.

Henry Illinois Ice Cream Ads and Local Notices

Local items include advertisements for ice cream and candy by J. Watercott & Co Henry Illinois, Christmas gifts from Meier Bros and Elco electric washers, a Red Cross knitting box shipment, and various ads. Community notes mention visitors, church events, bake sales, Santa Claus appearances, and several parish and civic notices. Utilities, sales, and personal updates intermingle with farm and employment notices and small town social news.

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