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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
7
At 7 am a Republican candidate announces for State Senator in the Sixteenth District, subject to Republican primary on Wednesday September 13, 1916. Simon Lantz advt. 5-25-tf
Description and lineage for Colonel J Percheron, a 6 year old stallion bred by Woulf of Streator, with weights and pedigree tracing to Malaga and Vidocq. License expires Feb 24 1917 and lists breeding schedule, locations, and rules for mare service with $15 fee and forfeiture terms. Hopewell Illinois registration text.
A long report describes Memorial Day and Decoration Day events with religious services, patriotic readings, and prayers. It details processions from the I O O F Hill to the river, wreaths cast into the water, and services at Henry Cemetery and the Soldiers’ Lot. Speakers emphasize liberty, sacrifice, and national unity, urging citizens to honor veterans and promote peace.
A moral meditation links liberty to Calvary, Jesus, and universal rights, citing Jefferson Rousseau Calvin and Tolstoi. The article notes Decoration Day services, speeches, and 70 graves decorated, honoring veterans like Jonas Maust and Robert Doran, with local farm and civic notices appended.
Carlothean, a massive Percheron type draft stallion with Illinois license A 12466 and 6504, stands for the 1916 season at Hunt Bros and Quinn Bros. in Illinois. Breeding includes Belleau and Movib lines. foaled April 2, 1912. noted prize winner at state fairs. Service terms: $25 to insure mare foal, care at own risk, mares moved forfeits insurance, payment due at once.
Proctor No. 6594 sired by Pride of Indiana 1022 examined by Dr. Marvin Baw reported free from diseases and licensed to stand in Illinois with a season 1916 schedule at multiple local farms. Terms 18 insures cost to stand and suck. Care not guaranteed. Shearer Bros. & Burton owners. 4-13-1f
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