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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
5
Local notices report J H Tongs & Son and Hutchins & Trim selling garments with cash terms. J H Jones & Son introduce Red Jacket pump at the depot. Mulitple socials, weddings, church events, sales, and theater plans unfold across Henry area with mentions of Reverend Fr Gerhardy, Father O Connor funeral, and upcoming elocutionary entertainment.
A large Varna sale featured cattle at prices from calves to yearlings with whole stock well bred. The Commercial Club held by laws and elected nine directors with officers including Jones and Powers. Parker Bros planned a public sale near Castleton featuring horses cows and farm implements. Dr Swemn began a new residence on Main Street with a sizable two story brick home planned by J P Sparling.
Nostalgic verse recalls Castoria use from infancy to motherhood. The rhyme links childhood illness and maternal care with the trusted Castoria brand across life stages.
The New Fruit Store offers fresh fruits and confectionery with a large variety. It advertises cider, New England honey, and pure California comb honey, claiming best goods and fair dealing as its motto. Trade solicited.
Change Your Seed Potatoes. Northern grown seed are worth twenty five cents more per bushel than home grown. We have one hundred bushels. Wisconsin grown early Ohioes now on hand, and priced. March 1st, all to be sold at 60 cents per bushel. J. A. McPlioxr. Dr. Walter Wyatt, the venerable optician, will visit Henry and be at Stever's Jewelry store Wednesday and Thursday, Feb 19 and 20. The doctor will be here himself, and the best of service will be given.
Fragmentary note references reduced prices affecting all parts of the east and west with 85 saved, mentions Webb's Ticket Office at 100 South Adams Street Peoria Illinois. No clear event or date provided.
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