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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
2
Magnolia residents share social notes from June 1909 including visits by Miss Mae Cee and Miss Ruby Griffin, a Magnolia cemetery graves list, wedding plans for Bessie Mae and Bert Ehringer, and local events such as a Masonic hall paint job, road grading, and a small judicial election turnout.
A partial OCR snippet lists varied price marks such as 1.75 1.70 25¢ and 50cj with references to buying this week. No clear event or entities beyond generic monetary values. The readable portion hints at a sale or pricing note but lacks concrete actions or participants.
Miss Victoria Trueblood Wilson plans to return to her Shirley Indiana home late this week. Visitors from Toluca attended the Marshall county athletic meet and a school summer recess followed by an Elm Dinner and ball game. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a universal healer with 25 cent price at A J Ironmonger’s.
Mrs Oliver Wilson of Peoria was a caller in town Saturday. Miss Jessie McNabb returned home from Ohio Saturday. Mrs Caldwald of Streator was a guest of Mrs Massie Saturday. Mrs Hughes of Granville was a caller in town Saturday afternoon. Mary Seibert and Lottie Sylvester were Granville callers Thursday. Alta Simpkins spent a few days last week with Streator and Dana relatives. The entertainment at the hall Friday night was enjoyed by all. The dance at Ziegler s hall Saturday night was well attended and everybody had a good time. Leonora and Nyra Beckent to Normal Saturday to attend summer school. Harley Cooper was called to Philadelphia Monday due to his sister s illness. Mrs Griffith and daughter Enida were Streator visitors Monday. Johnson and Boshe of Lostant plastered Fred Johnson s new house. Harry Wilson of Granville was a caller in town Monday.
An advertisement promises relief from diarrhea with Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It targets moderate means readers and notes two doses will cure an attack. The price is 25 cents and it is sold by A J Tronmonger.
Chicago’s Board of Education moves to cut nonessential frills from city schools. Students who spent surplus time on papier mache cows will focus next year on arithmetic and practical subjects. State Superintendent Francis G. Blair will give thirty three commencement addresses across the state in coming weeks.
Leading medical writers endorse Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery for chronic catarrhal stomach liver and bowel conditions and related bronchial throat and lung ailments. The ad claims endorsements from Bartholow Hare Ellingwood King Scudder Hale and other eminent professors and notes the formula uses glycerine without alcohol and avoids poisonous drugs. It promotes a free booklet and directs readers to address Dr Pierce in Buffalo New York.
Abel Mills marked his 80th birthday with family and neighbors at Maple Grove Farm in Putnam County. About 50 to 60 friends visited, and 80 mail tokens arrived from across the continent and Canada. His wife of 74 years and many children, grandchildren, and relatives joined in a large family dinner and greetings.
Unusual sale offers summer hats trimmed with flowers ribbons velvet and fruit at half price. These airy fashionable hats are ready to wear for hot days and Bergner's Peoria invites customers to visit and choose from this striking display.
A promotional note invites customers to discover Bergner's Drapery Department highlighting value and money saving features similar to white goods millinery and dress goods sections. It urges out of town friends to become acquainted with the department for its practical benefits.
A historic notice promotes mail ordering for superior service. It promises expert handling to meet the demands of out of town patrons and claims customers will appreciate the system of buying by mail.
A small group reunion honors an elder, reflecting on aging and the value of long life. The piece argues life’s mental vigor can outlast the body and celebrates continued contribution to family, neighborhood, and religious activities despite advancing years.
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