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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
2
Dr E A Hall physician and surgeon offers electrical apparatus for diagnosis and treatment of diseases treatable by electricity. Will answer all calls day. Office on Edwards Street Henry Illinois.
The article traces Florence Nightingale as founder of organized nursing in the Crimean war and links her work to the rise of the International Red Cross, noting taft as central committee chairman and US membership figures while contrasting international aid with war. It also mentions US canning advisories to counter price speculation.
Editor and owner of the Peoria Morning Transcript Peoria Evening Journal and Peoria Sunday Journal Transcript announces that the papers will henceforth be strictly independent in their treatment of public men and measures. He urges nonpartisan coverage, pledges support for the best candidates regardless of party, and emphasizes dedication to civic improvement in Peoria Illinois.
The Handel Choir led by Mme Mabelle Wagner-Shank presents a period sketch on closing night at Chautauqua. The number features sacred choir works, ornate costumes, and popular entertainments including Harry Lauder impersonations, John McDermott impressions, Mrs. McDermott piano accordion, and Japanese songs from Madam Butterfly and Poor Butterfly.
A Washburn Leader reprint discusses road dragging laws and a farmer dispute over road ownership. It cites fines and penalties for drivers who ignore dragged roads and notes a public call to enforce the law with court action. Local anecdotes mention potato planting methods cited from Minonk New Dispatch.
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