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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1915
Page
8
Bellefontaine Ohio woman Mrs J F Lamborn shares how Vinci restored her strength, appetite, and sleep after years of fatigue. She endorses Vinol for nervous worn-out conditions, noting improved energy for daily tasks. Druggist A J Tronmonger also cites Vinol’s cod liver elements and tonic iron as the key.
Shipping scarcity boosts high rates and profits for owners of sailing craft as yards restart activity from Maine to Connecticut. War era demand may sustain a revival of old schooners and square riggers, with investors eyeing favorable conditions postwar. Local efforts in La Harpe fund feed and shelter for resident squirrels, arranging winter homes from hollow logs placed in treetops.
An old testimonial describes relief from a 15 year cough after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad promotes a 50 cent bottle with claims of clearing the head and helping breathing, alongside Dr King’s New Life Pills for a mild, non-gripe laxative effect.
The February 25, 1915 issue details Chillicothe stock subscriptions for a Peoria to Chillicothe interurban survey, envisioning suburban growth and a summer resort boom. Kewanee hotel plans emerge with Burke’s blueprint to attract funding, while Henry faces a similar push to spur a local interurban link and new trade routes.
Rev Leo M Krenz S J will deliver Lenten sermons at Denver Cathedral on the subject Christ s Christianity with dogmatic talks Sundays and moral talks Wednesdays next week s first sermon to be given. Holy Thursday Good Friday and Easter Sunday sermons follow.
Mrs Jennie Endsley of 812 Fayette street received a letter from her son Frank Endsley who will complete three years in the regular army and retire March 4 1915. At 21 he has proven a good soldier and conducted himself well, having been transferred from Jefferson Barracks to Manila where he became a corporal in the quartermaster corps. From Manila he was sent to the island of the farthest point under U S control. The letter says he will sail February 15 and arrive about March 11 or 15 in San Francisco and Peoria about the 26th. He will bring joy to his mother and two brothers in the city. His courage to serve three years is praised and mothers note pride in his path.
Illinois reports total appraised loss of 1,338,584.18 dollars due to cattle slaughter tied to foot and mouth disease. County by county figures listed include Cook 61,733.82. Will 6,498.0. Kane 77,859.23. Vermilion 9,136.64. Peoria 76,064.80. Sangamon 17,901.72 among many others in the statewide tally.
Local figure A. J. Ironmonger is highlighted for plans touted as a morning laxative aid. The article notes potential everyday use and community reaction to the proposed remedy. It references public responses and offers limited details on availability.
Classified ad notes a strictly modern six room residence with bath and basement under the whole building. Inquires at office or PO box 104. Contains multiple old ads including sale of Oriental Percheron stallion Incompris and other items.
Bruce Fountain, tax collector, notifies Whitefield township taxpayers that tax receipts for the year 1914 are due at Duke Bros. in Henry every Tuesday and Saturday.
Thomas Ryan, tax collector for Saratoga township, will be at C. J. Vogelsang's store in Henry each Saturday to receive taxes and receipts, and on Mondays and Thursdays at Camp Grove Exchange Bank. Advertisement dated 2 4 41.
Taxes are now due. Bring last year's receipt. Office over Petersmans store open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dr Adams, advt. Tax collector notices duties and hours for payment.
Public sale by Jonas Divelbiss at his farm five miles west and one mile north of Henry on Wednesday March 1 10915 starting at 1 o'clock a.m. Includes ten head of horses and mules fourteen head of cattle twelve head of ewes and ten Poland China brood sows along with farm machinery and Rural New York potatoes. Terms: cash on all sums $10 and under. over $10 credit of six months with approved security at 6 percent interest. 5 percent discount for cash. property not removed until sale terms are complied with.
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