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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
6
A school event features diplomas presented by Superintendent King as he urges graduates to seek work that reflects honor for themselves and the school. The audience sings The Crimson and the Black, with thanks to Miss Pfaff and student helpers. Also notes a benediction and an enthusiastic crowd.
The class of ten at Glenwood High School received diplomas in a ceremony at Pavilion Park on Friday June 7 with speeches by Dean Thomas J Cratre and School Superintendent W I King. The program featured a glee club performance and addresses on choosing a fitting career and the value of hard work and self reliance.
Crowds visited the new State Park all day on Memorial Day as electric lighting was tested. Linemen wired the grounds and the lights were turned on in the evening. Two dining rooms were crowded with patrons while preparations continue for further openings. An interurban trip brought 265 University of Chicago students to Ottawa and Starved Rock.
Women share experiences praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from long-standing female trouble. Mrs BetHUNE of Sikeston Missouri and Mrs Moore of Murrayville Illinois credit the remedy with ending debilitating symptoms and avoiding surgery, regaining health and daily strength.
Real estate notice details multiple farms for sale: No 2159 80 acres in Paulding Ohio 33 miles from Grover Hill and 4 miles from Broughton with tiling and timber plus a 7 room house and barn. No 2139 100 acres in Paulding with new 7 room frame house and 6 room house near schools and churches. No 2223 1483 acres near Plain City Union County with 130 cultivated acres and 18 timber, 10 room house and large barn. No 2164 200 acres Paulding with level dark loam and tiled farms near Oakwood with 7 room house and barn. No 2266 160 acres Adams Indiana near Monroeville with half dark loam soil, 135 cultivated, 25 timber and 2 story 8 room house. No 2277 91 acres Adams Indiana near Decatur on railroad, 20 rods from school, 30 trees, 5 room house and barn. Prices range from 115 to 140 per acre.
The article praises electric motors allowing household tasks to be done by power from concealed wires. It notes capabilities from vacuuming, washing, drying, grinding, freezing, and sewing to cooling and personal care. It also recounts Flag Day history from Congress and the 1818 and 1777 flag provisions.
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