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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
6
An old advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for backache urinary issues and kidney complaints. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Hi nza Bishop of Wenona praising the medicine's benefits and lists a 50 cent price and Buffalo factory details.
Fragmented notices advertise cemetery work nursing services by Nettie Jurman and Dr. H Breeley to Peoria clients. Property ads include a 140 acre Bureau county farm near Henry and Broadmoor, and the Cheater Bidwell homestead on Thomas Street with furnace heat electric lights and cistern water plus two vacant city lots for sale to settlers.
The Toluca column notes mixed items from January 1917 including visits by Magnolia Department members, a Modern Woodmen officers installation, and Royal Neighbors banquet. It reports Tracey Skelton planning a California trip, Ed Mathis family leaving for the south, and O E S celebrating a 16th anniversary with a banquet. A serious accident near Toluca kills Charles Spires, prompting community sympathy. The piece also recounts long history and aims of the Eastern Star with membership details and reflections on service.
The O Be 8 of Magnolia lodge celebrated a 15th anniversary with a 3 course dinner for 176. Mgr Ward gave toasts. The Star of Magnolia chapter was instituted Jan 11 1902 by order of Sparland chapter officers. Charter members listed. Regular meetings set for second and fourth Wednesdays. Community history and early rites noted with officer lists.
Sloan's Joiniment claims quick penetration and soothing relief for bumps bruises sprains and rheumatic pains. It promotes Sloan's Liniment for external pain relief and urges renewal of newspaper subscriptions.
Farmer W. M. Harkins announces a single day sale at his farm one mile northeast of Vonica Illinois on Saturday January 20 1017 starting at noon. Sale includes horses cattle hogs farm tools and household items with terms 12 months credit or 2 percent cash discount and lunch provided by O H Barrass.
Charles Stateler attends his uncle's funeral in Roberts. Miss Grace Huffstetter visits Henry family. Effie Wasmer returns from Peoria after surgery and thanks friends. J Ricketts of Chicago visits. Fire damage at German Lutheran church basement. Samuel Potter of Magnolia in town. D H Kohler travels to Chicago. Charles Bergren visits relatives. B H Smith visits. MR McCulloch ill Wednesday. Alfred Wright in Peoria on business. L Broaddus hosts 23rd birthday party. good times reported. School notes mention exams January 2 4 7 25 26, basketball score 20 to 21 Varna, literary society meeting January 26, Eskimos study in primary, snow songs in intermediate, new “The Sleigh Ride” song. Pipe found frozen, thawed with no damage. Cold habit advice and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy ad.
Marriage licenses issued for Tast e Milier of Tampico and Miss Elsie Wood of Granville, and Joseph Dion and Miss Mart Bivett of Mark. Farmers shelled corn Monday and Tuesday receiving 90 cents to a dollar per bushel, highest since Civil War. Mrs. Phoebe Young learned of Clement Forney’s death. funeral in Streator. Edwin Hamill, La Salle chauffeur, visited with relatives. A Peoria Three-I tryout next spring could earn a pitching berth. Mrs. Cora Rockhill injured her nose in a basketball mishap. glasses saved her. Hennepin post reports mail delays due to Bureau Creek floods. road poor, mail irregular. G. A. R. officers installed for the year at Jan. 6 meeting. Ads note for Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey and two school tablets for a nickel at The Henry Republican office.
The article notes Kansas farms average over $26 000 on 196 properties and some exceed $30 000 with crops over $4000 annually. It argues estates grow for capitalists while real family wages remain below $400 yearly after 6 percent interest, suggesting inflated land values and a looming market correction.
I B Wixon of Farmers Mills promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach and liver disorders claiming long use and wide availability. The ad urges readers that Chamberlain's is obtainable everywhere.
Christmas week shows for 250 burglaries and murder scares in Chicago. Last week set a murder record while burglaries climbed to 322. City police numbered about 5000 officers with 2000 on patrol. Ex Chief Healy was indicted and resigned.
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