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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
11
Sparland notes report illness from grip in Henry Olson and May Gillett relapse with remittant fever. Local visits include McLaughlin shelling corn and Kline in Lacon. Rev Bagwill to speak to Boy Scouts. Go to Church Day events planned with cottage prayers and a revival at the Baptist church. Community updates cover dances, schooling, social visits, farm sales, and regional travel.
Mrs Herbert Johnson of Princeton visits sister Mrs George Shorts. Charlie Reid and Amree Longman take cattle and hogs to Chicago. Merrill Smith improves after pneumonia. Nurse departed Sunday. Ira Davis welcomes a son born Feb 25. Family moves into George Reid’s Milo house. Charlie Reid and family visit Albert Reese Sunday. Frank Barkman moves east of Princeton. James Carrico buys a farm. Hall Sanders from Kentucky to work for Charlie Swineman. John and Clarence McClane ship hogs Tuesday. George Reid travels to North Dakota to visit his wife and daughters in Lincoln and at Mrs Chancey Reid’s. Roy Dally family moves to Milo.
An old advertising copy warns that neglecting a cold worsens illness and urges readers to use Dr King's New Discovery. The ad claims early treatment clears the head, eases breathing, and restores vitality, encouraging immediate purchase of a bottle.
The text argues that true morality is an impelling principle that respects life, honors loyalty in love, pursues useful work, heeds sound judgment, places public good above self-interest, shuns foulness of person and speech, and combines stern self-discipline with generosity toward others. It holds that morality is universal across color, status, and belief.
An advertisement from Monticello promotes Dr J D Knott's Croupine as a safe new remedy for croup and coughs. It promises quick throat relief, denies harmful ingredients, and notes endorsements from local figures like B Moore of Moore State Bank. A money back guarantee is offered with bottles priced at a dollar plus.
David Real Harry Clark and Dave Ross were Peoria visitors Sunday ER. N. Bogner expanded his implements stock for public inspection. Miss Bertha Lamaster visited Peoria with Mrs. Charles Pearson. Thomas Curran also visited Peoria Wednesday. Frank Bill went to Blue Earth Minnesota last week for a possible position. Henry Schooks and family moved to Holland Minnesota. Frank Murphy bought a large farm from John I. Thompson of Lacon and appointed Lem Boyer of Bradford to manage it. Mr. Murphy will supervise from town while remaining Farmers' Grain Elevator Co. manager. Bert Duncan and Mary Cain married in Peoria a week ago, visiting Camp Grove Friday with well-wishers. they will soon housekeep after remodeling. The cross roads grocery court favors Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted value option.
Hedgepeth family relocates east of Tiskilwa and Claus Swanson moves into their former house. Chesney visits Princeton on business while Fountain dines with them. E. M. and Florence Providence visit Jardine. Atkins relocate near Mason school. Maupin family moves to Atkins former farm. Reynoldses ship cattle to Chicago. Chesney family visits. Olive and Anna West visit Fern Hay awaiting telegram to Minnesota. Sunday school winners plan banquet at Ross Jardine's.
Revered Bradford First Baptist pastor Rev Frank Metcalf, born in Australia, served from 1913 until health and war delayed his return home. A farewell party raised 180 dollars plus gifts as the community praised his ministry and the town’s generosity amid his planned San Francisco to Singapore route. The tale ends with a political anecdote about a candidate and a dog in a pasture.
Local notes report Mrs Emma D Stowell visiting her daughter Maud in Princeville this week. George Perkins and family visited relatives Edward Streitmatter Jr and others while sport and farm life details fill a community update with illness, trades, and a halted dramatic event.
Circuit Court records show wills admitted to probate with executors Henry Kapraun and Frank Kapraun, guardianship for Maupin minors, and discharge of Mary L. Locke estate. Claims listed against Mary Donough, and numerous real estate transfers in Lacon Toluca and surrounding areas. Births and marriages also recorded along with an editorial note on agricultural economics.
A large ask tree reaches full leaf stage for about five months and sheds approximately 123 tons of wear. The event highlights the tree’s heavy seasonal demand on soil and environment.
ICC grants Trans Continental rail lines the right to higher inland to interior rates than coast to coast. This favors seaport points with cheaper freight on specific routes. Impacts of the Isthmian waterway on commerce will unfold over time.
advertisement promises mild pleasant cough medicine for children and delicate women. states bottle mailed on receipt of 4 cent stamps from Broad Street Philadelphia with implied effectiveness and suitability for children and women.
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