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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
9
A writer discusses applying business discipline to home life and highlights the need for up to date domestic equipment. The Standard Oil Company promotes the Perfection Smokeless Heater as a solution for quick, portable warmth, noting favorable opinions and a consular report from Argentina praising its convenience and ease of use.
The Record-Herald lists Samuel Parker as a long time Republican figure facing dismissal from the election board after 28 years of service. Parker, aged about 60, has connections from 1871 roles in Springfield to clerkships, Leo Sherman private secretary, and Chicago grain work. He has met Lincoln and Taft, stayed active in politics, temperance, and religious groups, yet seeks new employment as his salary remained nominal.
An editorial style piece claims married life ages women through neglect and pelvic health issues. It promotes Favorite Prescription as a tonic for women, citing Dr Pierce's Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo New York as a consultation address.
Cottage notes show Dan Barry and many others visiting John Berry, Jerry Harrington, and Amusement at several homes across the week. The page lists numerous local hosts, guests, and a long gift catalog offering ladies items and jewelry from mesh bags to diamond rings, with prices.
Farmers near Galena slaughter cattle for 7 to 8 cents a pound. Illinois legislative plans include Watertown projects like a new amusement hall, dormitory for female staff, and a fire water standpipe. Oddie Nowship in Illinois lists 985 sledges and 95,000 members. Former county clerk Uncle Isitv Wilson retires after 16 years. Wilson issued 5,323 marriage licenses since 1894. Andrew Tomb area north of Eureka hosts nearly 1,000 geese and ducks to be fed until Dec 18 before Christmas processing. Goose and duck feathers fetch 50 cents to 1.10 per pound, chicken 10 cents, white turkey feathers high value. Dan R Sheen of Peoria files contest papers after a disputed election.
Public auction to sell farm property 3 miles north of Sparland and 5 miles southwest of Henry Illinois on Wednesday January 4 1911 at 10 am. Items include seven head horses seven head cattle hay corn machinery wagons carts harrows and miscellaneous farm gear. Terms: cash up to $10 and 12 month credit on larger sums with interest if not paid. Auctioneers Haefy Marsh haft F McVicker clerk Sonn Riddell. Long paragraph continues with unrelated legislative notes on normal schools and rural telephones.
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