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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
1
Seelig's Orchestra plays at the Pavilion next Tuesday night as the city endures a dramatic storm. A cyclone caused property damage across Henry and nearby farms, tearing barns and windmills, with scattered reports of fallen trees and livestock.
The animal husbandry department conducts a Falual table experiment with sixty two year old steers divided into four groups to test different rations. Each group receives a distinct diet while all foods and excretives are chemically analyzed to assess digestibility.
The column notes coffee is sold in air tight packages to retain flavor by M L Coan. It lists local visits and job changes, including Minnie Bickerman becoming bookkeeper at J Watercott Co replacing Ida Barry, plus brief local society and railroad notes. It references political matters about canteen funding, a Bloomington professor assisting a Civil War veteran, and a secret service mention in Marseilles. It also covers Henry Republican housecleaning, a washout rescue near Sparland, and various moves and travels of local residents.
Taft Republicans nominate JUDSON STARR for the seventh district State Central Committee seat subject to August 8, 1908 primaries.
The candidate announces intention to succeed himself as State Senator at the August 8 1908 primary election. IRAM LISH is listed as the incumbent state senator.
State Senator candidate Charles H. Garmon petitions voters in Livingston Woodford Marshalls and Putnam counties for GOP primary support on August 8 1908. He frames his campaign as a personal appeal to party voters in the district.
A public notice from Representative L declares candidacy for re election to the Illinois Legislature from the 6th Senatorial District. The statement urges Republican veteran voters to back the campaign at the upcoming Primary Election in August.
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