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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
6
An old classified notice advertising orthopedic services by Dr Carte Weather. It highlights physician duties in acute and chronic care, special attention to diseases of women, treatments offered at home if desired, and calls available day or night. Contact at Main Street and Central Park area with phone number A61.
Compiled list of names with months ages and brief identifiers from Henry Republican. The column enumerates many individuals across months January to November, including infants, seniors, and middle aged adults, with scattered family relations and titles.
Regular city council meeting in City Hall, January 1, 1917, with present mayor Doalzer and aldermen Wombacher Baer Parker Harrison Spitz. Minutes approved. Treasurer Applen report shows balance and receipts including fines and borrowed money. Bills read and approved for payment. meeting adjourned.
The comedy Peg O' My Heart is slated for a Saturday performance at the Henry Opera House. The play follows the lively Peg Irish girl whose warmth and humor carry the story, turning misfortune into laughter. Oliver Mordago's special company will present it under Melville B. Raymond's direction.
J R Moore of Lost Valley Georgia reports using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a hacking cough and colds and notes that a cough disappears after taking it. The ad invites renewals of subscriptions.
Miss Mayme Maubach and Fred W. Zook united in marriage at St Marys parsonage at 10 30 Wednesday morning December 27 by Rev Fr Schauer. About 40 guests attended a breakfast at the bride’s mother Mrs Joseph Maubach. The couple will reside on a farm near Low Point after a wedding trip and were seen by relatives from Washburn and Washington. The article also includes a editorial note on how newspapers stretch the truth, contrasting bystander reports with the reporter’s narration.
A visitor at the locomotive works puzzles a guide with questions about boilers and tenders while a price alert notes a shaving price rise driven by war costs. The item blends humor and a business blurb as it urges renewals.
Joy Morton of Morton Salt Co. spoke in Washington on canal transport, arguing that old boats lost money but a 2000 ton barge capable canal could sustain a modern fleet. He says water routes can beat rail for cheap freight and rail car shortages highlight waterways as relief, suggesting the Hennepin may gain significance.
The speaker vows to be Henry's friend in 1917 and to aid the Community Chautauqua. He pledges service to churches schools and good roads, and to promote fellowship and public cooperation. A local quip notes some town girls observe a new commandment to keep the Sabbath day and sleep it wholly.
Dr Murphy delivered a religious stereopticon lecture at Christ Church last Thursday on The Life of Christ. The illustrated talk featured biblical quotations and traditional extracts, tracing major events from the Annunciation to Calvary. Connections to Nearer My God To Thee and enhanced narration engaged a large audience.
Notices warn of a found bunch of keys near Duke Broad store and a 1916 Cadillac for sale with extras. Also listed are annual meetings for the First National Bank of Henry and the Henry Bridge Co with dates in January 1917 and a barber price change in Henry.
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