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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
7
Notice states on June 3, 1918, voters in Marshall County Illinois will elect a Fifth Supreme Court Judge. Polls open 7 AM and close 5 PM under Lawrence D Gregory, County Clerk, at Lacon.
JALON imported 1911 by Dunhams, dark grey draft stallion by Pelletan sire line. Foaled 1909 bred by M Monthule Sarthe. Strong draft traits, season tours listed with insurability, $15 living colt insurance, risk disclaimer and immediate due date on parting or move.
Meteor a chestnut Percheron with 1900 pounds and LaSalle county fair first premium as a two year old in 1916. Bred by W. E. Prichard & Son Ottawa. sire Noirot by Oscar and Brietus. dam Fashion by Her cules. Will stand at Henry area barn two miles north with 12.50 colt price. insurance and payment terms apply. Anan Vlug Dan Horrom owner.
The Illinois push for a modern state constitution opened June 1 at the Mid-Day club in Chicago. Governor Lowden called the gathering the most representative to date, forming a state campaign committee to advocate a constitutional convention in the November vote.
Alan Ash writes from 1918 France to John Broaddus noting stock levels, horses Prince and his bucking, and wish for more reading material. He laments useless packing lists, mentions wheat and oats on farm, and hopes for home return. The message includes a government telegram urging war savings and thrift with June 28 named as National War Savings Day to boost Liberty bond campaigns.
A farmer bragged at a blacksmith shop about selling hogs at a 800 percent higher price to a buyer, claiming the buyer was desperate. The smith later balked at a $150 plow sharpening bill, accusing the farmer of raising prices to spite him, mocking the pork profit.
Pedigree grey colt bred by Thomas and James Woulf Streator II foaled 1911 recorded in Percheron Society Stud Book No 84034 Will make stands in 1918 at several quays Monday night William Merdian Tuesday noon Ivan Barry Thursday noon John Antrim balance at owner’s barn Terms 815 for 4 colts and suckling care only risk on accidents Iins and money due at once
The Legislative Reference Bureau has issued a five chapter bulletin on the Illinois Constitutional Convention. It covers history laws, convention rules, general procedure, arguments for and against convening, and potential issues like taxation initiative and home rule. The November 5 1918 election will decide whether a convention is assembled.
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