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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
7
Fragmented text outlines a public health effort urging citizens to participate in a national health campaign. Mentions sleep, window safety, and personal responsibility, but details and context are unclear due to garbled OCR.
The Republican notes Frank D. Cherry of Princeton was appointed receiver for the Aurora and De Kalb electric line and has optioned second mortgage bonds. He paid $10,000 and $50,000 with $40,000 more due, aiming to gain a controlling interest as the line, once near bankruptcy, shifts from receivers to Cherry. Outstanding bonds total $600,000. litigation potential exists over $100,000 claimed by J L Murphy. Cherry may back Great Western plans or revive the line as an interurban.
An active push to build the Illinois Valley Way through the Deeraines and Wha valleys between Chiclea and Peoria aims to connect 170 miles with a durable concrete marker system. The plan calls for county city and township cooperation to improve and maintain the route and attract tourism with a modern 12 foot high post and a prominent IV Way insignia atop a ground sunk nine feet. The drive targets broad local involvement, anticipating 1000 new members along the route within five months.
Primary election timeline lists filing days for petitions for state and county officers and committee members. Key dates include July 16 first filing day, August 4 last day to file, August 9 withdrawal, August 24 withdrawal filings, September 13 state and county primary, and November 7 general election.
Illinois produced 19,641,695 barrels of oil in 1915, down 13 percent from 1914, with an average well price of 80 cents and total value of 18,655,850 dollars. Production decline tied to late-year drilling inactivity and weak incentives, as Crawford and Lawrence counties led activity and new wells totaled 757.
Racing entries for the Peoria meet draw crowds as anticipation builds for August. Fans look forward to high speed action and the chance to witness new contenders and notable rivals compete on a crowded program.
Readers learn the township high school district could bond for a new building or fund it by yearly taxes. The state superintendent explains that after voters establish the district a board may build or bond, or levy taxes to finance construction if bond support fails.
A vivid advertisement urges every family to keep Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. The copy claims it is essential for summer months and notes its high value and universal availability.
The American Bible Society marks its 100th anniversary on May 6, 1916, after being founded May 6, 1816. It has distributed over 117 million scripture copies in 165 languages and sold Bibles at printing cost or given them to the poor, greatly influencing religious spread in the country.
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