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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1895
Page
7
Advertises children's suits at two dollars, down from three dollars and five dollars last year, and men’s business suits priced at two dollars and fifty cents. The note references prior prices of five dollars for children’s suits and five hundred dollars for men’s suits as a misprint or historical contrast.
Prices showcase lowest levels with H. and L. leading in largest, cleanest stock. Made to order items available at 18 20 and 22 dollars. Imported clay worsted priced at 25 dollars.
Garden seeds and tools at Perry and Fair Store. White onions at J H Perry’s, fresh fish at Yanochowski’s. Local court actions, marriages, deaths, taxes due, and moves include Mrs Elsie Smith ill, Elder Stowe buying a house, and Patrick Harney moving to Tampico. Community updates from Henry, Peoria, Ottawa, and surrounding areas.
Movers include N. J. Mathis returning to the farm and I. P. Bush moving into O. A. Olson’s vacated house. Henry King relocates to his soon to be occupied summer home. George Gregory sells pigs to Tom Mannagan of Varna. Updates cover illness, travel, lectures, church meetings, and town business from Tiskilwa to Henry with multiple resident moves and local commerce notes.
An extensive display of Whitney carriages is open today with prices from 350 to 1500 dollars. The dealer promises the best made goods in the market.
An ad proclaims a first class optician will visit March 9 1895 offering free eye examinations and glasses fitting. The writer urges residents to avoid traveling "would be Opticians" and invites all to attend the store event with trusted service guaranteed.
Local ads tout Ludlow shops offering shoes from 100 cents to 350 dollars and a polished storefront overhaul at J. Jones & Son. A Congregational church introduces a Young People's Sunday evening club with its first service next Sabbath.
The Henry Township Republicans meet March 13 1805 at Fe T Disosway office to nominate town officers. Whitefield Township Republicans hold a convention March 11 at 3 p.m. at the town hall to nominate spring election candidates.
An ad style notice touts No-to-bac as a guaranteed tobacco habit cure claiming it calms nerves, removes nicotine poisons, and restores strength and vigor with a money back offer. The Sterling Remedy Co and druggists in Chicago and New York market the book and mail orders. Local retailers advertise Selz shoes and Amica Salve with testimonials and guarantees. Webb's Ticket Office promotes rail and steamship savings from Peoria.
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