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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
8
Public sale announced by Charles W. Lormis on February 3 1911 at 10 a m the Barnes farm six miles north of Henry Illinois and 1 5 miles east of Putnam Illinois selling horses cattle brood sows dogs farming implements and household goods with cash and credit terms and on site lunch provided
A 1911 advertisement lists a farm sale ten miles west of Henry Illinois near Camp Grove on Wednesday February 8. It details animals including nine head of horses and mules, five milk cows, calves, a span of mules, farm machinery such as a McCormick binder mower and planters, carts, harnesses, wagons, and household articles with cash terms and a 10 month credit on bankable notes. Also notes another sale on January 31 near Henry with similar items and terms.
A sleep inducer described as tuftless and lump free, made from long fibred cotton by the Sealy process. Claims superior comfort and a price range of 18 to 20 dollars with a 20 year guarantee.
Market reports show No. 8 yellow corn at 40c and No 4 yellow corn at 38 14c with oats at 30c. Local items include injuries to Peter Benson from a timber accident, births, illnesses, travel notes, and family visits. Fire safety ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns and wounds.
Mrs. James Collins of Chicago visits her cousin Mrs. James McAleer and other relatives. She also visits Richard Tremain and Edmund Quinn. Miss Lenny Hannum, a Quinn school teacher, is sick with tonsillitis. Hannum of Wenona visits her cousin. Haywood children ill with colds. Dr Hess called. Quinns sawmill operates at full blast with five men. large amount of lumber produced. A newborn daughter arrived at the Quinn residence.
Mrs Isaac Sutton of South Dakota visits with daughter Mrs Ransom Kelley and friends as Mrs William Coulter of Iowa comes for her father’s illness. Rev Dwinell to speak at the church February 5. Communion January 29 at 2 30. Ladies Aid meets February 2 with Mrs Will Smart. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Salisbury Friday night. Several local notes on teaching staff changes, hiring, and farm business across town.
Sugar Grove news covers visits and illnesses, funerals in Peoria Henry and Hull, sympathy for the Barker family of South Dakota after pneumonia death, Truman Barton’s fatal gas explosion incident, and local endorsements for King’s New Discovery with customer testimonials and trial offers.
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