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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
2
A lively note recalls sparrow head bounties with boys cutting birds into chunks to resemble heads and mentions vacationing, political figures, and a busy Poultry Show. The Hen ry show draws large entries, promising a grand exhibit at the New Opera House with premiums, ribbons, and broad interest in poultry and pets.
In Chicago the wheat market rose early on stronger cables with buying by shorts, then steadied with a half cent pullback. July futures rallied from 61 to 82 1 4 as bulls gain momentum amid talks of Argentine shipments and firm cash quotes. Corn remained dull and slightly lower while provisions stayed strong despite hog arrivals. A brick church sale is listed with half cash and balance in six months per Joseph H. Porry.
A letter to the editor argues over institute premiums and judging quality at Marshall and Putnam counties. It cites past figures, urges factual critique over personal attack, and calls for competent judges and forward progress in agricultural exhibits. A Congregational church social sleigh ride ends with mishaps and snowy travel misadventures.
The home of K M Justice hosted a marriage last Thursday evening at five o'clock between Lola L Justice aged 18 and Henry L Cameron a farmer from near Boringfield. Their love spanned years with parental objections due to age, then six years of awaited consent. The couple will settle on the groom's Springfield area farm with family members present.
The town experienced the heaviest snow in years with about 12 inches last Saturday. People shoveled and sleighing thrived as John Stockton guided a snow plow and local routes drifted. Julius Moelster and Miss Mary Dwyer married Wednesday at St Patrick's Church by Fr O Reilley. congratulations from the community.
A cryptic note mentions IGT UT activity in Pennsylvania and a four corner area. Details are sparse but imply an official or media reference to a regional event or incident. Further readable context is limited.
Julia M Humble presents a prose and verse piece read before the women's club, centering on the Caiaphas question and the moral call to mercy. The text dwells on labor, temptation, and the divine standard guiding truth and love in society.
The memorial from Newtown Bee notes Mrs Harriet Burt Hazen age 67 wife of Frederick Hazen of Springfield and mother of Allison P. Smith. She died Saturday night after months of illness with TB and complications. She leaves three children and a stepdaughter, two sisters and a deceased sister. Funeral held Tuesday with Rev J L R Trask officiating.
Merritt of 8.8 Red Bud wins a first prize on eight pounds of butter at the State Dairy Association event near St Louis on January 12 13 14. He receives 8 in cash a can of butter color four dollars and twenty nine cents pro rata and a year’s subs to Farm Field and Fireaide Farmers' Review New York Produce Exchange and Elgin Dairy Report. Two eastern judges and one from Higin scored his entry highly.
Passengers arriving at Cutosge by the Chicago Rock Island Pacific R'y van via the new Union Elevated Loop can reach any city part or be taken to downtown stores for five cents. A Rock Jelauida Station train stops every minute. Address Joan Smnasrax G P A Obteago.
A short urging message pushes readers to act today and clear a snowbound sidewalk, avoiding delay and promoting immediate effort.
Advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets cure a cold in one day. It promises a money back refund from all druggists if it fails and lists the price as 25 cents.
An article discusses bladder and womb functions and common misattributions of urinary symptoms to female weakness. It urges urine analysis over 24 hours to detect kidney or bladder trouble and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy with offers for samples and pamphlets.
The Peoria Journal recalls Spencer Cone Sr aging 84 in Farmington after a visit to his son, attorney S. B. Cone, recounting his 1834 migration from Farmington Massachusetts with his father Joseph Cone and six brothers. They traveled by water via the Great Lakes to Peoria then to the Illinois River, sleeping in a law office before founding Farmington as Peoria’s population numbered about 600.
The Monday evening lodge installed its officers for the 1898 semi-annual term with Deputy Installing Officer O O White presiding. Officers named include Frank Osborn, M A Adams, T K Clover, Disoway, O A Rommel, E Heath, V Martic, George Warren, P B Jacobs, and J K Morey chosen for the roles. Several officers were excused to be installed later. The gathering adjourned to Warren’s restament for an oyster supper hosted by the amusement committee. Cigar tokens followed and the impromptu supper was hailed a success.
Advertises a remedy named New Great South American Kidney Cure claimed to relieve kidney and bladder diseases in six hours. Praises prompt relief of bladder, kidneys and back pain for both genders and rapid relief of water retention. Sold by JE&FA Powell.
Four traveling salesmen orchestrated a ghost trick at the American House in Princeton last Sunday night. Night porter Henry, taunted and chased to room 24, was marched downstairs amid a white-robed procession and the crowd sang as he cowered, while guests watched in robes.
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