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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1907
Page
5
The ad promotes low prices on wash goods and new laces with a vast display from American and foreign looms. It highlights white petticoats undermuslins and curtains, urging early spring shopping. Watercott Co clothing promises durable, fashion-conscious mens and boys suits with a broad show list.
A patchwork of town items including church suppers, local sales, property listings, school events, weddings, and personal notices. Citizens like Moyer and Lincoln advertise goods, while school activities at Rickey and Henry share social details and upcoming events.
The item lists multiple community events and names including funeral notices for Mrs. James Scully in Lacon and Mrs. Robinson Bell, wedding details at Loomis Smith, and local incidents. It mentions Rev H W Burger, Gypsy Smith evangelist attendance, and various social happenings plus agricultural notes on poultry, split log drag trials, and inclement weather affecting travel. It records citizen visits, family movements, and remarks on public events in Henry and nearby towns.
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