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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
7
A cryptic note indicates a hatchet is being used on stock, with no jet until prices are chopped enough to clear the house. The fragment hints at deliberate price cuts to meet liquidity or clearance goals in a market context.
A fragment notes price cuts on straw hats from 60c to 75c to 100 dollars and shirts discounted from 35c to 60c. It references stock-out concerns and mentions a preference for quick action over delay. The wording is cryptic and lacks clear attributions or dates.
Mrs Powers drives to Streator with Ralph and Fred aboard. Mrs Higgs of Storm Lake and Mr Gregorys family host guests. Henry sees social calls, a stormy voyage back from England, upcoming Big Four Races attractions, dam work, and cross-town visits. Meetings, contracts, and farm news weave through daily life.
Four day side clearing sale offers fierce bargains on fall and winter stock. Prices will move fast. readers are urged to visit this sale to maximize savings and avoid missing out.
The Republic announces a twice yearly Inventory Clearance Sale by Watercott & 66. Odd lots and discontinued items across dress goods fabrics silks ribbons wall coverings and furniture are slashed to a fraction of value. Watches include organ dies 42c less than a dollar silks 50c 350 per yard undergarments hosiery and more. The four day event runs July 20 21 22 23 with drastic reductions on 10c to 26c trimmings and 6c 10c 15c yard ribbons.
J Watercott announces four day Red Letter Bargains next week Wednesday through Saturday with clearance sale on all merchandise regardless of cost or value. Several local residents and visitors are noted in town, including threshing at Crow Meadow and visits to John Barry, Lt Camery, and Mark Gregory.
Perry escorts Mrs Powell to Chicago for a visit of weeks. Watercott & Co announce a four day grand clearing sale July 20 21 22 23 with fall stock coming. H D Watercott to visit Michigan expos and ship furniture for fall trade. Philip Thomas re elected school janitor at $150 salary. Jared W Jones near death at 83. his son Eugene in Duluth also ill. John Barry’s farm details 300 acres, 76 wheat, 60 oats, corn. wheat 20–30 bushels per acre. 2000 bushels expected. Nicholson Co measures overrun by 8–9 bushels. Lacon teachers institute anecdote with a Cuban flag mishap. Vogelsang Bros sell 1100 raspberry boxes in nine days.
Church notes announce services at St Voln Episcopal Church next Sunday morning with a sermon on What should we do with the Bible and an evening talk on The grandeur of man’s sovereignty. The Christian Endeavorers will serve ice cream and cake at tomorrow’s band concert. Bruce Williams was elected president of the Congregational church Christian Endeavor Society. M B church services next Sunday include Sabbath morning worship at 9 30 and Epworth League at 6 16 pm in the park with a sermon by Rev John Rogers at 7 pm. Outdoor services will be announced weekly with speaker names. The Republican prints a large portrait of The War Congress with full House membership, framed and placed at the desk, and Postmaster Kilne received a copy hung in the post office.
An advertisement touts No-to-bac as a harmless tobacco habit cure with claims to brace nicotinized nerves and eliminate nicotine poisons. It offers positive care or money refund and lists druggists or mailing options from The Toiling Remedy Co, Chicago and New York addresses.
A notice to high school students announces exams at the school house on Saturday July 30 at 1 pm for vacation study and back work, with another similar exam on Saturday August 27. Students are urged to consult Cartoon, Supt. for details.
The newspaper pleads for overdue payments, stressing the cost of running a paper and asking subscribers to settle their balances to sustain the publication. Readers are urged to heed the request and keep subscriptions paid up.
The Greatest of Piano Sales in Chicago offers Lyon Potter & Co stock as they retire. Hundreds of Steinway pianos and other high quality instruments are priced cheap. Write to Lyon & Healy Chicago for particulars today.
All persons are warned against trespassing on public school grounds or loitering about the buildings. The janitor will report offenders and they will be proceeded against according to law. J. R. Paskell, Mayor.
Dr Powell offers Buckien Arnica Salve for cuts bruises sores ulcer tetter chapped hands piles and all eruptions at 25 cents a box. A Princeton crowd enjoys a week at Walnut Grove with a town stroll Monday evening.
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