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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
A compact purchase pitch urging urgency for fire and life insurance. It contrasts uninsured home risk with guaranteed income protection, stressing that households bear the risk and that death can erase daily earnings and family security. It promotes Union Central Life Insurance as the solution.
The Republican congressional committee of the Sixteenth district met at H W Lynch’s office and issued a call for April 9 at 1 pm in Peoria city hall to elect two delegates and two alternates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago and to handle other business. Representation is based on 1904 presidential votes, with Peoria County receiving 30 delegates and other counties listed, to be elected by caucus, convention, or county central committee as decided.
The Helping Hands society of Sparland will host its annual mission tea Wednesday March 18 in the Widnears club room. Tickets or reservations are encouraged and a supper will be served.
Mrs Lyset Snyder of Lacey writes that the area is thriving though this winter has been blustery. Illinois people are out there, land worth 100 to 150 dollars an acre, fine corn country, hogs and cattle raised, hog shipments to Peoria and Chicago, corn priced 46 to 50 cents a bushel. E E Davidson of Yukon Oklahoma reports a quarter century readership, notes sowing oats, planting potatoes, good wheat corn oats alfalfa cotton, land 40 to 50 dollars an acre, horses and mules 176 to 200 dollars, five cotton-picking boys, and praise for the new state of Oklahoma.
Lieutenant Governor L Wi8her announces retirement from politics when his current term ends January 1 1909. He plans a world voyage after leaving office and aims to profit educationally from the trip. He rose from Macomb teamster to leading McDonough County lawyer and held posts as county judge states attorney circuit judge representative to the legislature and state senator.
County Superintendent Perry urges consolidation of Belle Plain township districts to form an ideal rural high school. Benefits cited include better grading, closer supervision, stronger teacher retention, unified supervision, improved health through shelter and weather, and increased public interest as education becomes a social center with transport aiding farm families.
The state deposits evidence in Washington Joliet and Tazewell to prove Des Plaines river navigability. An injunction blocks Economy Light and Power from Tresden Heights dam project as Grundy county circuit court set March term. Depositions from old river workers and Congressman Burton aim to illuminate early commerce and will be archived for historians.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar cures from A. J Ironmonger claiming the remedy defeats obstinate coughs, expels the cold, and prevents consumption and pneumonia, appealing to readers with dramatic health assurances.
Wm Fielder a Peoria justice of the peace sues Mrs Winifred Fielder supreme recorder Royal Neighbors of America for divorce alleging desertion heavy drinking quarrels and threats with a revolver and stove poker. He seeks an injunction to prevent disposal of $15 000 in property and notes her May re election candidacy in Chicago.
From Los Angeles February 26, C R Runnells reflects on snowless winters, rain, and seed time. He recalls Chicago memories, greets old Illinois friends, praises the Illinois society, and looks forward to Admiral Evans and his fleet at San Pedro. He notes improving business, scarce scrip, and Taft as preferred presidential candidate.
Lyon & Healy announces a huge free list of fine pianos including Webers Washburns Sterlings Huntingtons and more. Many instruments are slightly used or exhibition pieces offered at phenomenally low prices with monthly payment options. Address Lyon & Healy 10 Adams Street Chicago for a copy and details on over 1 000 instruments.
Notice to citizens and voters of Henry Marshall Illinois that the Annual Town Meeting and Election will be held at the Engine House on Tuesday April 7. Offices to be elected include Supervisor Town Clerk Assessor Town Collector Commissioner of Highways and School Trustee. Voting on whether the township becomes Anti Saloon territory. Polls open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with meeting at 2 p.m. D L Hartley Town Clerk March 2 1908.
A patriotic verse extols Old Glory with vivid imagery of the flag shining above and the brave heroes whose blood stains its bars. The piece celebrates national unity and liberty under the banner, contrasting tyranny with brightness and honor. A stray ad note mentions carrying fresh and salt meats and specials at sales prices.
Henry Cook of Peoria recuperates with his mother and friends after illness. The page mentions harness making, a Women’s Club meeting, a groom’s celebration, a promotion of a faulty advertising ban by Princeton merchants, rural mail transit trials in Arcola, a Peoria bakery’s car delivery note, and several school and community notices including basketball plans, charivari parties, and tax collection reminders.
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