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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1896
Page
7
Robert Clark amends. Hartley promotes a pew tying horse. Residents visit, travel, and shop in Henry Illinois. Reports mention sales, cycling races in Peoria, binders from Duke Bros, vacations to Beach Cal., Perry’s hardware, and social visits.
Olive Rameay will teach again in Hopewell for a year with higher pay while pursuing study at Northwestern University at Bushnell this summer. John Haun moved into the McNeal house on Main Street. Mrs Britt Hartley plans to replace the old home with a pretty cottage. The Henry city tally at the Democratic state convention included Dr Forrest as delegate, with many visitors listed. Memorial Day address by Rev Nesbit of La Prairie published on page five. City weeds on North Front and Edward streets urged to be mowed to protect public funds. Landlord Paskell attended Peoria Democratic convention and spoke with optimism. Josephine Morrell of Magnolia married Herman G. Strong of Sheldon Iowa, with a wedding trip and plans to be at home after August 1.
Advertisement notes free course by mail at American Business College Omaha Neb open for a limited time. Also reports a farewell party for Sadie and James Moiar as they prepare to move to Champaign, with refreshments and a long guest list.
G E Sparvna informs residents the Fourth at the Undercliff is canceled as a formal celebration. Instead an informal daylong picnic is planned with home speeches songs and dancing. Good meals and restaurant refreshments provided. Fireworks by the lake at night. M L Coan advertises flour price and guarantee.
Magnolie will celebrate the approach ing 4th in patriotic style with daybreak salute and a 10 oclock parade to the grounds grove for formal exercises. Music by Granville Cornet Band, prayers, readings, speeches by local officials and guests, glee club singing, and a day of sports and attractions followed by fireworks and balloon ascension. Everybody is invited to attend early with baskets and join in the spirit of 76.
An advertising blurb promotes No-to-bac as a tobacco cure promising nerve strength and vigor with a money back guarantee and free mail order books. The notice also touts a free mail business course from Omaha offering practical training without leaving home, with a note to see another announcement in the paper.
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” that allegedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. It claims immediate relief after the first dose and lists a 75 cent price, sold by F A Powell. The piece also notes hard times across various businesses and questions meat prices.
An advertisement section presents Armour products with pricing hints and comparisons to home rendered lard. It includes a religious exhortation about abandoning heathenism in favor of science and mentions a White Bronze monuments project promoted by G. M. Loxe, a salesman, and J. A. Melioe.
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