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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
6
Local items from Magnolia township and nearby Lostant cover social calls and visits, Red Cross efforts, church events, wartime letters from Frank Phillips at Camp Dodge, and community notices. Reports include dances, school activity, memorials, tax collection notices, and upcoming civic meetings amid 1918 war context.
Illinois counties in the seventh federal reserve district organize for the third liberty loan. Hemnard Gifford predicts the state will go over the top as chairmen are chosen in most counties and farmers and German-descended communities are expected to increase subscriptions with stronger organization and patriotism.
A persuasive wartime plea argues Americans should sacrifice luxuries and buy war savings stamps to support victory. It links patriotism, profit, and national effort, urging readers to take immediate action and contribute their two bits to the thrift drive.
An advertisement claims Vinol builds health in delicate children and restores strength to the elderly. It cites Cod Liver and Beef Peptones with minerals, urging puny and overworked individuals to try it. The offer guarantees money back if not satisfied, endorsed by Druggist A.J. Trommonger.
The passage presents old proverbs on thrift and waste warning that wasting today raises costs for others, reduces a family’s future bread, and that saving today can yield tomorrow’s riches. It treats waste as collective harm and urges household frugality to avoid poverty.
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