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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
10
A. Ward is named the Magnolia Local Representative for The Henry Republican and is authorized to handle all news entrusted to him with prompt attention. He is also empowered to conduct all business connected with the paper in Magnolia.
Magnolia residents share holiday visits and gatherings as Wm McKirgan Elsie Mathis and O F Taylor are noted guests. Local society pages mention dinners watch parties Epworth League activities church programs and plans for a chicken pie supper and a Magnol ia course finale with Dr Herbert Willett.
The column records Miss Mona Weicherding’s 14th birthday party given by her parents on Saturday evening. It also lists visits and returns of several locals, including Nora Koehler in McNabb and Miss Anna Leitscher in Magnolia, with other social updates. A second piece laments poor telephone manners and praises operators for politeness and patience amid busy shifts.
Ex-Governor Yates announces his candidacy for the Senate opposing Senator Culom. He plans about 56 speeches in the state and 40 in Chicago as a vigorous campaign begins. The Republican stance favors Culom’s re election citing his ability and public service while Yates remains a young challenger.
A young schoolteacher boards a car with her class and bows to a man she thinks is the father of one of her pupils. Realizing the error, she quickly explains she mistook him, adding a humorous quip about the situation. The incident ends with light amusement.
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