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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
6
A Corinth Mississippi reader testifies that Vinci cod liver and iron tonic strengthened an elderly tax collector. The ad claims the tonic increases appetite, improves digestion, enriches blood, and boosts circulation, pledging to refund if expectations aren’t met.
Investors increasingly favor Thompson Farm Loans over speculative securities as farm mortgage security proves resilient amid wartime. Money is always on hand to loan on approved farm security. inquiries welcomed.
Lands of the James M. Winship estate near Put in Putnam county Illinois to be sold at the Court House in the village on September 26, 1915. Sale begins 1 pm with 10 percent cash on bid and balance cash on court approval. Highlights include stock and grain farm with improvements near a market and solid community facilities. Attorney James H. Taylor for estate. Also notices about Thompson Farm Loans and Whitefield Taxpayers reminders with local tax collection details.
Marshall County Illinois board of supervisors meets in Lacon to set State Aid Road policy. A three member committee will decide road location width and materials as county bridges and culverts are mapped, with several bridges listed by route. Adjournment follows discussion of county farm irregularities.
John P Morgan of the Hamburg American Line in New York visits Wilmington to assess the area as a potential site for a Belgian refugee colony. The plan involves the Carolina Trucking and Development Co which is promoting settlement nearby as Belgians seek new homes in America. Morgan will review advantages and visit other Carolina colonies.
The federal government regulates home mail boxes as federal property under an amended postal act. Advertising circulars without United States postage stamps are banned, with penalties up to 1000 dollars or three years in prison for placing items in private mail boxes. Residents should report violations to postal authorities.
U S Judge Otis Humphrey ruled that Illinois lawmakers’ neglect to pass laws allows insurance fraud via a 30 day/ six month no-suit clause in policies. Percy Sullivan, ex president of Assured Mutual, received a two year sentence for exploiting this standard clause. The decision cites widespread policyholder fleece as a result of legislative negligence. The report also notes a Gardner Kansas Mothers club pledge to curb gossip and promote civic virtue as part of social uplift.
Farmers from Marshall Putnam and Bureau counties reached a settlement with the Sanitary District over Illinois River flood damage to farm lands. Total sued for 25 300 dollars, awarded 5 567 50 dollars to six claimants, including William Hancock Elijah J Richmond A Mason Patrick Craig Jared Lebahn and Frank Van Antwerp executor of J W McClanahan.
San Francisco officials urged Philadelphia to send the Liberty Bell to the Panama Pacific Exposition. Mayor Blankenburg favored shipment, citing California schoolchildren petitions and a plan for Liberty Bell Day with ceremonies and guarded access.
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