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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1885
Page
1
The notice describes exchanges for flour and meal values against wheat and corn. It lists 82 to 37 pounds good flour, 10 pounds bran and 8 pounds shorts, and 47 pounds unbolted or 88 pounds bolted meal in exchange for a bushel of wheat or corn. It mentions a corn shelter and other appliances for a first class operation.
The New Bureau Valley Water Power Mill, located 14 miles northeast of Henry Illinois, now performs buckwheat grinding during its season marking a shift from the previous custom mill.
Local events and incidents from Wenona and surrounding areas include concerts at Armory Hall and a Venona drama performance, a Christmas supper that raised funds for the Congregational church, skating rink hours, and a prize in penmanship. Community notices cover burglary arrests, elected officers, a cattle disease, and an abundance of social happenings and prizes in local shops.
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