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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
2
Fashion shifts to comfort and elegance in women’s footwear with the Jenness Miller Shoes. Praised for hygienic design and skilled craftsmanship, the shoes are presented as the ideal modern footwear. The city’s sole agents promote the brand as a durable favorite.
Henry school dominated the Third Interscholastic contest at Marshall County, securing multiple prizes in declamation, elocution, and athletics. Judges praised Supt Mallory and Prof Andrew while Henry led Wenona and Lacon in overall points, with final tally showing Henry 1344 points to Wenona 2533.
Report describes a grand park victory celebration with cheers for Henry as the banner winner. The scene contrasts triumphant pride with somber memories of oppression, recalling white faces and painful history while honoring the triumph.
The Marshall County Inter scholastic Contest drew five schools Lacon Wenona Washburn Toluca and Henry into a tense championship race for a yearlong banner. Henry stood out with organized drills and a confident general leading to high expectations as the City of Peoria carried Henry partisans to Lacon for the June 14 literary contest at Rose's Opera House.
The stalled Chicago Drainage Canal inspection advances as Illinois River Valley residents gain state support. Bills signed by Governor Hunt take effect in July. Provisions ban itinerants from camping longer than 24 hours in townships. Census predicts US population over 77 million with 15 million growth in a decade. Discussion includes saloon license advocates and a new Canton Register venture. treasury and bond plans cited amid political tension.
In a noisy Rex crowd at Johnson's Grove the Henry team led by six points over Lacon after a dramatic morning. Mu nsen of Henry won the half mile in 2.16.34, with Cooke of Toluca second. Wingate of Wenona won the baseball throw, Forbes of Henry second. Harney of Henry took running high jump with Craig of Lacon scoring a point for Lacon. The afternoon program moved to Fifth street with tight dashes and a near dead heat in the 100 yard dash among Butler Washboro Harter Wenona Gregory Henry Hancock Lacon.
A Saturday celebration followed a morning announcement of a park exhibition and band parade. The High School led students and friends through town with banners, in a crowd that packed the park to hear speeches by Kinnear Clover Mallary Biel and others.
Henry impressed from start to finish while Mundell of Washburn dominated the jumps with four firsts. Rankin Forbes was second in the baseball throw. Lacon’s Craig excelled in high kicking. Wenona Toluca teams won several jumping honors. Sylvester Sparling led the 12 lb shot put, with Victor Kaya second. Charley Hareney inspired locals with a pole vault upset. Henry supporters filled bleachers with zeal and praise for fair officiating by Capt Fort.
The article describes a bustling scholastic meet in Lacon with Charley Harney praised for facing larger opponents, Andrew Munson winning the 4 1/2 mile, Frank Clift and Roy Smith excelling in bicycle events, and strong community support. It credits officials like Isaac Forbes and Prof Calhoun, notes record throws by Munson and Sylvester Sparling, and mentions plans to schedule baseball games before field day.
Emmett S Hennessey of Grafton Nebraska visits relatives and reviews the county school contest at Lacon. He tells Prof Calhoun he has reached the limit of learning at Grafton, praises Henry school, and plans to select eight schools for potential enrollment next year. The piece lauds Prof Calhoun and the local leadership.
A sensational claim promotes a stomach disease remedy called South American Nervine. It asserts permanent cure with the first dose, detailing miraculous relief for indigestion and general stomach weakness. Sold by J. B. and F.A. Powell.
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