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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
4
An old health ad extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a yearly cleanser for blood and organs. It cites a testimonial from John M. Russell of Brent, Cherokee Territory, claiming recovery from pneumonia, improved appetite, strength, and ability to work after using the product.
A long, nostalgically styled graduation fragment extols Starved Rock area vistas and midwestern towns like Chicago Peoria and Quincy. An oration by Lena Mabel Stubbl es urges time use and self improvement, weaving names of local figures and a prophetic, humorous forecast for class members’ futures.
The piece lists humorous bequests among seniors and faculty including a razor to Hon T I Clover a hat to Oscar Davis and a watch chain to Ray ey, with quirky notes on a turtle glove soup and a padded paddle. Emma Panzer delivers the valedictory as the class exercises conclude.
A reflective valediction follows the class of 1900 as they depart their school life. Students thank parents and the Board of Education while pledging to support the city school and continue learning beyond the classroom.
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