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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
7
CITY AND VICINITY. Ads for Duke Bros Niece's and Fosbenner's announce Christmas goods from jewelry to toys and fruit. Notes include weather, local visits, a public sale ad, and profiles of residents, with occasional news on illness and local commerce.
With the close of the old year comes time for general settlement with our Subscribers Advertisers and Patrons generally. There should be staying Up of Accounts all along the line. We need the money and hope our Patrons will heed our cills. GEORGE BURT & SON.
The Smith Bros of McNabb announce a public stock gale on December 22 with 20 horses and mules 22 Jersey cows and heifers 20 hogs and farm implements. S. L. Case to sell live stock on Monday December 98 at his farm 24 miles NW of Henry. J. D. Glenn stopping farming will hold a sale of personal property on Wednesday December 80 including horses cattle hogs and tools.
The article notes Belgium established school gardens long ago aiding rural prosperity through truck farming. It mentions France's 1885 law introducing agriculture in public schools spurring growth, and Switzerland expanding the system since 1885 with annual appropriations.
In a humorous exchange from the Colorada Springs Gazette a strapping athlete Jack Tardmassie is contrasted with his frail looking father. The punchline notes the father’s strength lies in his heir, a modern Samson twist.
In a humorous exchange from the Chicago Evening News a character named Nell explains to Bess that she is engaged to George but does not love him. Bess asks why the engagement remains, and Nell reveals they were betrothed only last night and the ring has not yet been given.
A Chicago Evening News quip notes a driver hitting a child on the boulevard while the joke recalls running down an express train. The exchanges feature a biting line about carpet tacks as the punchline.
A humorous dialogue portrays Mr Isaacstein Cohenstein and Mrs Isaacstein Cohenstein debating social obligations and health. The exchange turns on rheumatism versus gout as a social duty conflict.
An expert says Utah holds abundant asphalt and a deeper bed beneath a large area near Fort Duchesne may be tapped. The land lies within an Indian reservation.
A fragile note from aPlain Dealer fragment shows Hans troubled as he confesses his wife has gone home temporarily. He mentions an odd accident near a catapult like contraption, while mishearing words and phrases hint at mistaken conclusions within the household.
The Henry Republican office advertises envelopes, cards, mourning stationery, and affordable priced box stationery. It markets legal blanks, engraving services, wedding and society items, and subscriptions with club rates. Also promoting The Nichols Business Guide and prints of local scenic cuts, with Robinson & Powers of Lawton listed.
Rock Island system sets usual excursion rates for trips between cities under 200 miles. Rates in effect December 24 25 and 31 and January 1 with return by January 4 1904. Full details available at Rock Island ticket offices.
An insurance broker represents several first class companies and offers special attention to dwelling house risks. The notice emphasizes new rates and tailored policies for homes, signaling active marketing to homeowners.
R H Foster of Lake City claims He found a cure for indigestion after many doctors failed To try Herbine He recommends it to friends Also mentions Powell s Drug Store Salt T Excursion rates and White Star Steamship lines Insurance notices from Jacob A Melick White Star Insurance agent warning against special rates and possible swindle.
Real estate notice offers the John Delninger homestead of 120 acres near Fiorid in Putnam County Illinois for sale at reasonable terms. Seller Apple ie Hartley lists forthcoming auction in Marshall County. Acmutely refers to tomorrow and Saturday dates.
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