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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
7
A plan to build a new boys high school costing about 40000 in the city is announced. The bishop funds it with church support, creating a counterpart to ward schools and parochial education. Also noted are local moves about staff, wartime service, and a beauty of community notices.
The 10e excursion from river towns to Peoria on Monday drew about 800 aboard. Riders from Henry praised the river trip as delightful. The Fourth of July committee hired Prof Casper Halbleth to perform a bicycle dive from Henry bridge into the Illinois river, a new feature for the area. Henry promises similar attractions to celebrate the holiday.
Advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands corns and all skin eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Sold by Dr Powell at 25 cents per box.
Large daily sale offering bedroom sets springs and mattresses extension and parlor tables book cases and writing desks side boards kitchen cupboards washstands easels reclining chairs rockers and children's chairs plus many other items Bargain prices may rise later come in and buy at your own prices Carpet and wallpaper stock available John Kline
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