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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
4
A proposed prison monthly at Joliet Illinois aims to publish inside the state penitentiary but no printer is available among 1500 inmates. The article notes anticipated improvements in prisoners’ literacy and potential post release opportunities.
Our opening sale has been phenomenal and surpassed expectations. Among 77 customers who have not yet bought our specials, act now as stock is limited and prices are offered to clear inventory.
Large audience at the Opera House heard six contestants led by Miss Lottie Allen. Rev J E Mercer and Mr O Neil provided ceremony and music, with readings by Mrs Alice Williams and Mrs Leech. prizes awarded to Mrs Leech and Mrs Thomas Leech. Moving pictures illustrated drink’s downfall. audience donations supported the temperance work.
Sunday evening two young men from Philadelphia attacked Dr. McLain in Bureau tying him to a chair and gagging him after a head wound. They rifled pockets and valuables, fled toward Princeton where they were later identified by the doctor. They were held for grand jury action in April.
A fragmented local notice discusses advertising value and dealer reach. It notes that advertising costs must be weighed against profits, and that even small communities can support some expenditure if products have good repute and sales justify the spend.
Adolph Klein adds invitations under committee order at Whitefield Center. Charles Bourdette returns from Canada with plans for farm improvements. Miss Colehower sewed for Mrs Aukland last week and has gone home. Mr and Mrs Bogner and friends visited Lawrence Hunt Sunday. Epworthians speaker Rev Smith praised. Ketchums attended Henry church. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Voris Bogner. Callie Clawson and Elsie visited Thomas Seelye. Mrs Anna Hunt visiting Henry area.
Pianos at very low prices from Lyon & Healy and others due to designs not in upcoming catalogs. About 40 slightly used Steinway, Lyon & Healy, and Washburn pianos offered with possible payments. Also notes on stockholder meeting for Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway about lease terms with Stuttgart & Southern Railway. Calumet Cook Book offer from Calumet Baking Powder Co.
A pasted collage of classified ads lists heating stoves for sale by F B Potter electrician, 806 seasoned oak posts at 10c on a farm near Putnam, seven Duroc Jersey boars and spring pigs offered by Stephen Appel Henry Illinois, the Duffield farm 112 acres in Whitefield township offered by H J Gregory Henry Illinois, 80 cards of dry white oak wood priced at $1.50 per cord near Henry Varna, tax books available at C B Vogelsang’s grocery with personal property tax due by March 10 collected by J R Robinson.
Classified ad notes limited tele iPhone bonds and stocks for sale promising a permanent 6 to 8 percent income. C A Camp invites interested buyers to see him at once for reliable investments amid modern necessities. Ad appeared November 27. Also listings for white oak posts, wood, and assorted farm gear in Varna and Henry.
Attention horse owners offers for breaking colts or troublesome horses with first class work and reasonable prices. No roping or choking used, harness and horse sense applied. Horses called for and delivered in bunches of six or more, at home barn if desired. Breaks to all harness and saddle, handles a limited number for speed, with barn, feed, and ample space.
Farmer to quit farming sells at public sale at his residence on the David Holmes farm ten miles west of Henry NL or five miles east and one mile north of Camp Grove Friday January 28 1914 at 11 oclock a m Describes ten head of horses Milch cow farm machinery household goods and tools including wagons buggies plows seeders and harness Terms cash under 10 credit 10 months with 2 percent interest bankable notes if paid when due sale managers auctioneers and officials listed
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