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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1916

Page

7

Faris travels through Kansas and reflects on old friends

The writer recalls a March to July 1916 journey from Perry to Guthrie Ellsworth and Kansas City. He visits relatives, notes Fort Harker era towns, and mourns the death of Tip Faris while praising old neighbors, schools, and salt mines near Kanopolis.

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Township High School praised for efficiency and facilities

The article extols La Salle Peru Township High School and compares it with Princeton, La Salle Peru, Taylorville and Pontiac. It notes a modern campus west of the business street with an athletic field donated by a patron, a superior manual training and arts building, and a public community playground. It highlights domestic science, mechanical drawing, woodworking, shop, forge and foundry rooms, a gym and swimming pool, and open access to teachers, emphasizing community spirit and substantial donations.

Park College Estimable Benefactor Ella Park Lawrence

The 1916 Annual of Park College highlights Ella L Park Lawrence as a longtime friend and benefactor. It notes her leadership on the board since 1879, generous gifts for campus life and library expansion, funds for a college president’s home, and her motherly impact on students, faculty, and staff.

Park College Parkville Ella L. Park Ella Park Lawrence Lawrence Park Park-Lawrence

History of the Declaration's Origin and Drafting

Through June to July in Philadelphia the Continental Congress debates and drafts the Declaration of Independence. Key figures include Richard Henry Lee John Adams Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin Roger Sherman and R R Livingston. The Jefferson committee presents a draft on June 28 and the final declaration is adopted on July 4 after committee review and full congress consideration.

Continental Congress Philadelphia Richard Henry Lee Virginia John Adams Great Britain Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin Roger Sherman R. R. Livingston Jefferson Committee Congress Committee of the Whole

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