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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
5
Local items note wartime shortages and rules including sugar limits and meatless meals, plus community happenings. Miss Erna Thiedehr and William Freeman wed in Lacon. Interurban line Jerseyville to Alton to discontinue. Red Cross event at the Opera House. miscellaneous editorials on weather, politics, and social observations.
Mrs. F. W. Potter hosted a caller in Peoria while Joseph Pierson of Putnam and Gladys Jensen of Princeton received marriage licenses in Princeton. Dr. Coggshall aided by Dr. Cromwell to examine men for the exemption board. The Bourdette sale in Whitefield topped four dollars, with dairy stock and machinery selling well. The Hunt Bros sale of horses cattle and hogs drew a big crowd on ideal weather. W. S. Murphy returns to Peoria hospital for further treatment as his wife stays by him. Edwin Kane promoted to corporal in Camp Laurel Maryland. third battalion mobilizing for voyage after first and second sailed.
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