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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
10
The Magnolia alumni and class of 1918 gather for a banquet after commencement in the new school building. Speakers include Elias Rolley and Ollie Roberts. remarks trace past classmates and predict future roles for graduates and notable figures from Magnolia and area towns.
An alumni roundtable recalls Nettie as a famed NYC performer and predicts leaders like Leland will guide a favorable Mexican war end. It envisions Leah as Chicago’s largest hospital matron and notes eight graduates joining the circle, with signatures sealing their lifelong commitment.
The Magnolia High School class of 1918 held commencement in the new auditorium on June 6. Mrs. W. A. Franklin led musical selections, Rev. Lackland gave the invocation, and the ladies’ quartet performed. Students presented eight themes including Electricity, The World Power, For Value Received I Promise to Pay, and The Power of Determination, with speeches by Rolland Swindler, George Freeman, and others. Diplomas were presented by Prof. Case, followed by The Rosary sung by the quartet and benediction to close.
The article discusses motherhood as a pivotal, demanding era for women noting unpreparedness and nervous strain. It advocates Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic to strengthen the female system and promote healthy motherhood, offering confidential, personalized advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
A 1912 graduating class, the largest since 1905, overcomes a February school fire and presents their own essays. Local seniors attend events including a T A C reception for the newlyweds, a senior banquet, and lawn party. Community notices cover family visits, funerals, musical recitals, and local concerns in the region. The column closes with a remark on Mexico's land issue and the demand for land ownership.
Mrs Jessis Reichwine visits Depue returns home with daughter Marguerite who completed a school year. Harvey Larens learns another daughter Anna Catherine was born June 1. Rev Martin of Speer hosted at Andrew Larson’s home. Blanche Allen visits. Children’s Day observed at church. John Beck and family with parents. Adam Deininger buys a Studebaker from George Ziegler. Simon Beck learns of a new son for Henry and Mrs Hamm now in Leroy Minn. Edna Clemens leaves for Chicago. Local nimrods report good stringing but no catches.
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