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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
2
How to get every auto owner more mileage from tires is discussed. In most attempts to secure full guaranteed mileage, shoppers are disappointed. Mileage plus service reduces ordinary tire trouble to a superior attainment.
Perfection Tires use an asbestos breaker strip to guard tires against friction heat punctures and blowouts enhancing durability and safety in demanding conditions. The claim emphasizes protection and longevity provided by this material backing.
The Perfection guarantee is adjusted on actual running mileage with every mile of travel affecting the guarantee. The statement mentions earnings of 2 to 3 cents per mile.
An advertisement urges readers to save 22.15 dollars based on a 7500 mile guarantee for 30x8%4 N tires. It states ordinary tires cost 7 cents per mile, while Perfection tires claim under 3 cents per mile, inviting a trial to prove the claim.
A town observes Memorial Day with a parade to the bridge, wreaths for soldiers and sailors, and a speech by Rev. Homer B. Sala. The event honors veterans from Lookout Mt G A R Post No 94 and World War I servicemen, with a wreath ceremony at the cemetery and readings from local figures. A Graceful drummer boy leads the march as communities reflect on sacrifice and national unity.
Funeral director A B Smith lists 73 enrollees buried in City Cemetery Calvary St Marys St Patricks and the old cemetery north of the city. The roster names many individuals across sites with a May 30 flag salute verse concluding the entry.
Especial thanks are due A. B. Smith and J. A. Williams for arranging the day. Wilfred Wright provided music. Gratitude also goes to Charles Green, Hans Otto, Leo Meridian, and the young soldiers committee. Charles Bourdette, Oscar Davis, Charles B. Griffin led fund soliciting. Thanks to all who donated flowers and provided rides to the cemetery.
Glenn E Tilton Chaplain of the 2nd battalion 5th regiment marines writes from Legendorf Germany May 12 1919 to George Burt Henry Ill. He praises the Marines as a fine unit and notes riflemen from Le Mans A B F won at shooting. He describes the Rhine trip with Y M C A boats and sights including the Kaiser’s castle. He hopes to return to the U S this summer and sends best wishes to friends and coworkers.
Estate matters dominate this court page with guardianship filings for Timothy Donnelly and Kathryn Slattery, letters issued to Mary Slattery, conservator reports, and final orders. Real estate transfers include multiple warranty and quitclaim deeds across Evans and Richland townships, plus discharges recorded for several individuals. A minor docket item notes a 1919-20 board of review appointment, and a local injury suit concludes with a $40 verdict for the plaintiff against Charles Bishop.
Classified ad blend shows a six room cottage for sale with inquiry at office, plus a farm seeds list including Marquis spring wheat Iowa 108 oats Oderbrucker barley Reids Yellow Dent Griffith early dent Western Plowman corn and more. Also an administrator notice for Ellen Harrison estate with filing by Henry A Harrison and Fred W Potter. A Peoria Illinois home for sale near North Madison Avenue promises bargain price within 30 days with 11 room house, garage for four cars, and contact via The Enterprise Gazette Mackinaw Illinois.
Mrs J J Barnes lists 25 known songbird species near Pavilion Park including hummingbirds wrens oriole robins cardinal thrushes woodpeckers warblers finches jays and grosbeaks. She notes two unidentifiable birds from a National Geographic guide and a daily hand fed resident squirrel that raised five young. Factors cited for abundant birds include multiple tree houses bird baths open feeding and no cats.
Official estimates show 2 million U S soldiers shipped to France at about 70 million dollars for passage. Transportation costs include 60 dollars per ton of war material and six million tons sent, with foreign ships delivering 600000 tons creating a 36 million freight bill. British ships carried about half the personnel. Are you paid in advance?
A notice appears for Dr. E. Bradley of Eye Hat Nose and Throat at New Lehman Building, opposite the courthouse in Peoria Illinois. Telephone line 10-2-1f.
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