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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
8
Local column records visits and gatherings in Magnolia Illinois with Winfield Henry attendees from Peoria Kept by residents for community memory. no major events, but mentions of church groups, sewing circles, and family visits. Readers learn who spent weekends with relatives and who attended meetings and services around town.
The Magnolia Church sets a June 10 morning sermon The Materials That Make the Flag at 3 PM The Sunday School at 10 AM precedes the worship. Evening Young People meeting at 8 PM led by Mrs Franklin and Helen Ray Boy Scouts meet in church rooms Monday at 7 30 Choir rehearsal Tuesday 7 30 Thursday 8 Second prayer meeting on Family Worship Seed Time subject led by W Harvey Young Mints or
Readable notes from Swaney school life include a May 27 attendance of 37 at Sunday school and 76 cents collected, a large Memorial Day service with Rev. Stanley Ward, the Saratoga quartet, a Boy Scout drill, and Red Cross service girls. Local families visited, graduates to be honored, and plans for a June 17 Children’s Day occur as the community supports the school and church programs.
An ad extols Hart Schaffner and Marx garments highlighting all wool fabric fine tailoring and authoritative styles. The copy urges buyers that choosing their mark guarantees correct style and quality in clothes.
June 10 to 24 gospel meetings planned in the grove on Alvin Wright’s farm, two and three quarters miles west of Whitefield. Evangelist Rev William A Menneke preaches June 11, first sermon to draw all to attend nightly. Local notes mention doctors, scarlet fever at Hazel, school picnics, and community events with returning visitors and rain interruptions.
A local notice announces an opening sale on June 16 at Hemking and Co in Putnam. Readable details highlight discounts and participating departments. </s>
An advertisement from Wee Mond, Kentucky, touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and constipation. The item includes a testimonial by F B Tressey and promotes relief with a bold claim of “I never sold anything that beat them.”
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