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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
4
Community items include residents moving to Morris Minnesota and Wayne Nebraska settling there, funerals in Magnolia and Henry, March meeting for the Woman's club, new agricultural work for C L Clawson, and several property transactions. Also mentions McClure's Magazine March issue and local improvements like bathroom and electric lights.
Mrs. Anna Culter Hall presents Between the Acts for the Royal Neighbor fund at People's hall to a full house. Seven performers from local youth impressed with arts, bones solo by John Hardin Hall, Marie Gallaher of Chicago, and Everett Simpson solos. Proceeds total 105 dollars from door, dancing, lunch. Fireman’s theater promises strong program Friday with The Ransom of Red Chief and a police dog feature. Admission Friday 10 and 15 cents. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets aid sleep, sold by local druggists.
Local residents report visits from relatives including Mrs W Oliver and family from Peoria and Mrs Mann of Colfax Washington. Deaths include W T Hamilton of Wenona born public-spirited resident and long time church member. Remains of Mary Dakin’s child from Magnolia were laid to rest in Cumberland cemetery with a ceremony at G W Griffith home.
Mr and Mrs Wm Mielkey and Mr and Mrs Thad Sterling hosted about 40 friends at their home on Tuesday for records and social games followed by ice cream and cake. Mrs George and party guests enjoyed similar games and refreshments at Reid and Reta S homes, with farewells and plans for future gatherings noted.
Mr and Mrs Julius Mielkey from Lombardville visited Wim Mielkey and R Tumbleson. Mrs Cornelia Rice of Canton spent several days last week at the home of her sister Mrs Wm Mielkey.
George Smith of Luther Michigan visited his uncle C Fosdick and aunt Mrs C Swift and families last Friday and Saturday. Several locals were mentioned by name including Mrs Sarah Sutherland Mrs Jennie Chenoweth and Mrs Mabel Bonner. The Willing Workers held their 23rd anniversary and elected officers. Baptismal services and church activities are announced for next Sunday.
Seed corn and oats advertised with Reid's Yellow Dent strains and Funk's Yellow Dent Silver Mine and Winship's Improved Learning. Oats listed as bright plump recleaned with Regenerated Swedish select Kherson and New Banner varieties. Seed sold on approval with free catalogue by J. C. Winship Putnam II.
Eggs for hatching from heavy laying hens and early pullets. Over 200 hens to choose from. Prices per 15 eggs are 1.00 1.50 and 2.00. Discounts 6 7 and 8 cents each when bought by the hundred. Write or phone Philip Steimle Henry TH. 2-16-tf.
The undersigned will be at the grain office every afternoon to receipt for the taxes of Senachwine township for 1910. G. W. Lawson, Putnam, IL.
Grinding and repairing of mowers and tools offered with polishing and filing. Also a seven room house and barn for sale at a bargain. Apply to John Hartley Real Estate Office for details and terms.
Old advertisement fragment describes a 100 acre farm near the city offered at a bar gain. Mentions 240 acre farm as desirable and reasonable price. Includes garbled names and a relief remedy line about Chamberlain's Liniment. Likely near sale notices and business listings with broken contact details.
An old newspaper item promotes MI O NA stomach tablets by T J Segraves for 60 cents a box. It guarantees relief from stomach distress within five minutes and offers a money back pledge if digestion issues from stomach disturbances persist. Also includes local notices from South Milo with social events and visits.
Miss Ilsie Carroll shops in Peoria. Mr and Mrs George Dally move to Frisbey farm. Wilbur Nelson sustains jaw fracture after being kicked by a horse. J H Williams family visit J R Williams, J T Kelso hosts. Pat McCormick visits for duck hunting. Directors inspect schools in Cornell and Sparland. Jack McEvoy visits from Ottawa. Inez Morgan hosts birthday gathering. BE Wheeler returns from Chicago trip. J M Williams limited by rheumatism. BE Wheeler injures ankle moving a stove. likely laid up weeks. Alvin Murphy and wife visit from Rock Island. Mrs Carroll returns from Iowa. Miss Bessie Soper remains hospitalized in Peota, operation not possible. Mrs H R Looms at bedside. Mrs Bert Grege visits from Sheffield. works at WW Drake homestead site. Dora Halbleib of Henry visits local parents.
The text warns against using strong cathartics for constipation, noting they provide only temporary relief and may worsen existing weakness. It mentions a modern chemical discovery with odorless ingredients and cites tablets for treatment, though it cautions against overuse and overreliance on purgatives.
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