Local Roundup Henry Illinois December 26 1912
Shoppers and travelers from Henry Illinois are noted with visits to Peoria Chicago and Streator. Local residents like Miss Quiram Miss Wasmer and Miss Quiram visited Spailand Boston and Wenona while others returned home from assignments in Iowa Streator and the southern part of the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Louise Haws
Boston
Allen Wirls’ School
Enrequetta Schleuz
Verna
Fora Jesse
Lloyd School
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Albert Carlson
Mr. Fisher
John Norton
Peoria
Ernest Schumacher
Alma
Venona
Fred Wasmer
Iowa
Maurice Wright
Streator
H. H. Thierry
Wenona
Effie Wasmer
Emma Phillips
Cofoid
Elsie
Toluca
Joel Haws
Henry
Barney Haugens
Evans
B. Kelly
Mayme Haugens
Josie Kelly
John Shields
Lostant
Walter Broaddus
Lacon
Walter Mudd
R. D. McCulloch
Misses Grace
Tessie Kelly
Flora Jesse
Billy McNeil
Zenona
John Kelly
Dora Cook
la Rose
Olive Stoner
Alvina Kelm
Julia Quiram
Tom Sears
Ed Freeman
Swindler
Magnolia
Arthur Lindstrom
Champaign
Ernest Quiram
Remarkable Relief from Electric Bitters Claims
A Lewisburg West Virginia resident C B Rader praises Electric Bitters for curing ten years of stomach trouble and rheumatism. The ad claims dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons are cleaned from the system by the tonic. Guaranteed satisfaction at local drug stores for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Rader
Lewisburg
W. Va
A. J. Ironmonger’s
T. J. Segraves
Corn Shellers Busy as Winter Grain Moves Through Held
In Hopewell markets at Held on Monday and Friday corn was shelled and delivered. Mrs. Donelson assisted with shelling, delays occurred due to a gas engine, and several locals including Andrew Feazel Peter Nearing and Ed Lane were mentioned with carpentry and fence projects. A death in Mackanaba involving Joan Lenander prompted funeral attendance by Mrs. Benson and Mrs. Extrom. Lenander died after falling 70 feet on a dock and was later buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Held
Lacon
Andrew Feazel
Henry
Peter Nearing
E. Donelson
Peoria
Pearson
Walfred Swedstrom
Princeton
Wm. Anderson
Elmer Anderson
Hewanee
Grant Crone
Wenona
Nels Hultgren
Arthur Hultgren
Charles Berggren
Varna
Allan Hultgren
Peter Benson
August Extrom
Mscanaba
Mich
Joan Lenander
Benson
Extrom
Large Farm Auction Seeks Buyers In Putnam County
Public sale offering 30 horses including Brown Oneida-sired mare and Omieda colt, 250 hogs with 100 purebred Duroc stock, 10 Duroc Jersey boars, 100 good barrow shoats, plus sows with fall pigs. Implements, hay, straw, 100 acres of stalks, household goods, two cream separators, incubator, brooder, chickens, a Cadillac in good condition. Nine month terms with 5 percent cash discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Oneida
Omieda
Cadillac Automobile
Remembrance of a Local Figure and Community News
A provincial obituary notes a 58 year old man's death leaving a wife and siblings. It includes a medical ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound praised by Dr. Wm. Sadler for colds and lingering illnesses. Other items mention A. J. Iron monger and F. B. Smith at a county institute and a Green Lawn house party with Edna hosting cousins for a Friday night gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sadler
F. B. Smith
Putnam County Farmers’ Institute
Hennepin
Green Lawn
Edna
Christmas Socials and Visits at Quaker Lane
Local readers note a series of Christmas visits and travel plans. Henry Lassman and Max Whitney stop by Mrs. M. W. Smith, Helen Smith returns home for vacation, and others travel to Texas Chicago and Peoria for holidays. Swaney basketball games thrill Swaney school. Magnolia Grange hosts a long meeting with T J Smith re elected master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker Lane
L. H. Lassman
Henry
Max Whitney
M. W. Smith
Mason Wilson
Texas
Helen Smith
Louis Spalding
Chicago
Ed Studgvin
McNabb
P. N. Wilson
Swaney School
Oliver Wilson
Peoria
Grange
Lucretia Franklin
Sara Chase
Lexington
Franklin
C. B. Flitcraft
Oak Park
Green Lawn
Clement
Grange Hall
Reading Circle
Laura Smith
Harwood Griffith
California
Kirksville
W. G. Griffith
Alfred Wilson
Wilber Sutherland
Turner Mills
Champaign
W. B. Mills
W. L. Mills
J. N. Wilson
O. P. Mills
M. A. Wilson
Before and after Hall's Hair Renewer testimonial
A reader describes unruly hair that stood in all directions before using Hall's Hair Renewer. After use the hair is neat and in place, the scalp is clean and healthy, hair grows faster, and there is no dandruff or falling hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Public Sale At Magnolia On December 31 1912
Burl Roberts announces a public sale at his Magnolia home on Tuesday December 31 1912 at 10 a m. Items include 34 horses various harness ready, cattle yearling heifers six shoats fowl and ducks, 1000 oak posts sawed wood farming implements wagons team harness bedsleds and more. Cash terms under 10 dollars and credit terms over apply with note and security. Auctioneer George Beorgstede clerk George Morphew. A fortune teller aside adds local color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Lostant Local News Roundup Mixed with Community Notes
Lostant locals share updates on visits to Peoria Momence Venona and Tonica. Obituary for Matilda Devensjike. church work and a future 11 am service. Roscoe Kelley returns from injury to play for Lostant Five Stars in a 37 to 8 win over Tonica. Eastern Star officers elected led by Worthy Matron Julia Zilm and Worthy Patron Mortimer Reynolds. Advertising column on doctors bills and Chamberlains Cough Remedy promotes treatment for colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. J. Pingey and Sons
Momence
Ozier Keller
Fred Kingdon
Venona
Hagg
Peoria Hospital
Agnes Steatzler
Peru
John Guenther
Matilda Devensjike
Holly
Granville
Roscoe Kelley
McNabb
Lostant
Five Stars
Tonica
Eastern Star Chapter
Julia Zilm
Mortimer Reynolds
EH. Schoenneshoefer
Florence Kelley
Wilma Zilm
Amelia Gould
Kate Dugan
Important Parcels Post Rules Adopted by Postmaster General
Official notice outlines early 1913 parcels post requirements. Distinctive parcels post stamps required on fourth class matter, otherwise held for postage. Mailings limited to authorized carriers. return sender cards mandatory. third class and ordinary fourth class stamps subject to hold for postage. Size limits set by length and girth. Henry post office to stay open until 9:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Agricultural Betterment Endorsed in Final Annual Report
The secretary of agriculture presents his final annual report noting a 16 year record from 4 000 000 000 in farm production to 9 582 000 000, rising prosperity, and debts shrinking. He describes a growing agricultural education mission expanding nationwide through expert work and practical applications, urging continued public service and broader impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secreary of Agriculture
Department For Agricultural Betterment
The Medical Adviser Answers Delicate Health Questions
The Medical Adviser by R V Pierce Buffalo NY answers hosts of delicate questions about which every man or woman single or married ought to know. Sent free on receipt of 31 one cent stamps to pay for wrapping and mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.V. Pierce
M. D
Buffalo
N.Y
Public service tribute to enduring works and lasting memory
A commemorative passage honors long serving public service men and their lasting legacies. It notes that while individuals tire with age and retirement, the fruits of their labor and the ideas they foster continue to grow and benefit future generations.
Busy Woman's Day and Vehicle Etiquette Notice
The piece highlights everyday health issues for women mentioning kidney trouble and fatigue and promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a cure. It also lists extensive driving rules to reduce accidents and praises President Taft for his notable speech amid a political loss, noting his patriotism and return to Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Lotus Club
New York City
Cincinnati
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Wenona Resident
Henry County readers hear a Wenona resident, Dean's Kidney Pills relieved his back pain and kidney issues, stopped frequent nighttime trips, and ended dizzy spells. The ad notes 50 cent price, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole US agents, with brand reminder to remember the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Henry
Charles F. Reeser
Ill
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Hedding College Board Okays Abingdon Gifts and Plans
The midwinter board meeting on December 6 reported strong Abingdon support with pledges exceeding the $50,000 goal. Abingdon delegates praised the college's work as 59 Abingdon students enrolled this term. The college headlines a basketball schedule and a February 17 to 22 agricultural extension school featuring five State University instructors for farmer training at a nominal fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedding College
Board of Trustees
Abingdon Commercial Club
Abingdon
Hedding
State University Agricultural Extension School
State University
Illinois
Health and Kidney Pills Claim to Restore Vitality
The ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills as the best medicine for kidney and bladder troubles in yellow package. It argues sickness harms work capacity and kidney disease drains strength. A notice notes the Edminster family in Marshall counties, with Howard Edminster traveling to Kansas to a fatal illness of Austin Edminster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. J
Bureau
Marshall Counties
Reuben Edminster
J. S. Townsend
Henry
Howard Edminister
la Prairie Township
Kansas
Austin Edminster
Shmile and the World Smiles Back
A playful, nostalgic verse fragment contrasts smiles with woes and bearing, noting that a smile costs little yet can brighten many days. The speaker references "Brains" as the author or source of the quip.
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J. BE. Taylor
J. G. Pletsch
W. L. Child
Burl Roberts
George Beorgstede
George Morphew
Growing Boysgirls
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N.J
Frank Comisky
Reorla
A. Hill
New York
Chamberlain
A. J. Tronmonger
Noman
Dr. Pierce
A. J. Ironmonger
Adv
Z. Frank Titus
Magnolia, Ill
Albert Pletsch
McNabb Central
Simmons
Centenary Hospital
Oity Street Bank
Barnes’niversity
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St. Louis
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Missouri Auction School
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