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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1900
Page
7
Exaggerated advertising is common today. Hutchins Lincoln Co does not advertise goods at one price and sell at another. A fixed rule in this establishment is to produce every article as represented.
Local notes report a shooting gallery opening in the Potter building near the post office and a sick resident Fred Law whose parents fear his condition. Town life includes visits, nursing care, Valentine talk, store sales, and community events at Fair Store and Christain church activities.
New stock of wool and cotton dress goods placed on sale with prices lower than last section. Cannon Jones. Smith and Disosway move their paint shop to second street frame building behind John Kline building. Various personal notices and local business updates across Henry and nearby communities.
A retailer promotes a season of richest values with a full stock of furniture carpets wall paper and curtain goods. The message stresses trustworthy goods honest prices superior offerings and early selection advantages to tempt trade.
Advertised sale items include centre tables from 60c to 150, various stands and couches priced up to 600, iron beds in colors, kitchen and living room furniture, and a large stock of carpets and laces. Multiple named categories show discounts and per yard pricing across fabrics and upholsteries.
Senior editor J Watercott visits his daughter in Savanna then heads to Chicago for the Minors Press Association gathering at the Lexington Hotel. He plans to return by week’s end while urging Henry to attract factories and support free library efforts. The piece promotes community events and local markets, with notes on revival services and health remedies.
Local notices report a school sleigh ride fueled by Danial Jones Stever & Co and a Women’s Club event at the Presbyterian church with a mixed program, dragon of Lincoln birthday celebration banquet invites in Henry County, and various local developments in fish, poultry, forestry, and building. Residents discuss river conditions, school leadership change, and business growth as Henry county eyes a busy year.
Fine five room house with eight good lots and barn, in Wenry region. Abundant small fruit and affordable price of 550 dollars with easy terms. Contact Joan Hanrcury for details.
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