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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
5
Local advertisements mention Henry Markets and misc listings, with notes on farm supplies kerosene prices and contact lines. Community items discuss moral meetings, a court of local officials, and reflections on roads, farming advisement, and a fifty year wedding anniversary.
A local retailer promotes a new furniture collection praised as the finest yet. The copy emphasizes lasting quality and comfort, claiming pieces designed to be handed down through generations and to bring pride and joy to users.
An advertisement touts rich rugs in myriad sizes and a stylish coat from a women’s outer garment store. It claims no seams or mismatching and asserts quality without high prices, inviting shoppers to save money while securing first class items.
A display of silk goods from leading manufacturers promises dependable quality. The ad emphasizes the beauty of the items and notably low prices to attract customers.
The dresses resist shrinking and losing shape after washing, staying bright and crisp. They are made from high quality materials upholding the Wetercott standard, with superb construction and a variety of charming patterns.
Advertises a large selection of under muslin garments praised for dainty refinement and ample fit. Highlights home made quality, neat sewing, good materials, and unusually low prices. Readers urged to view the collection and marvel at the bargains.
Readers are invited to browse a vast selection of tailor made suits in finest fabrics with top trims and meticulous workmanship. The styles claim to be correct fashionable and well made, offering perfect fit across a wide assortment.
A local retailer touts a striking dress goods show for spring calling it exceptionally captivating and lovely. The collection features a rich variety of novelty weaves and fine fabrics, promising peerless selection for the season.
In our big shoe department the past couple of weeks there have been arrivals of Queen Quality Shoes for Women with exclusive styles. The shop offers latest fads in Men’s Shoes and we claim to fit Children’s feet better than anyone in Central Ninols.
A brisk feature previews the latest in spring hats with a wide range of soft and stiff styles. The article promises a bold display of the season’s hat innovations and mentions a parallel exhibit of wallpaper in the 1017 line.
A mixed Henry Illinois roundup reports household moves and sales at 25 cents per load for cinders or ashes, local visits by Mra C and Vogelaing, and community events including a childhood social at the church. It notes staffing changes at the Henry Opera House, trains and auto dealers giving updates, and several marriages, illnesses, and road/highway talks among nearby towns.
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