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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1911
Page
4
An advertisement proclaims the vehicle as the finest mid priced high grade car on the market with a broad one year guarantee and asserts it as the only good car in its class.
Marshall Minnesota wins grand sweepstakes and top awards in oats barley wheat and flax at the National Grain Growers exhibition in Columbus Ohio. The county’s exhibits, produced from Pioneer Loan and Land Co. lands, mark a historic one county achievement across four main grains.
Public notice to Henry township electors Marshall County Illinois. Town meeting and officers election set for Tuesday April 4 at City Hall Henry. Elections: one Commissioner, one Justice of the Peace to fill vacancy, one Trustee of Schools. Meeting at 2 p.m. and 7 a.m. polling.
The Republican City News items note Mr and Mrs Otto Hoscheit attending a funeral in Peru last week. Miss Ethel Zenor assists at Henry National Bank. Mark Sawyer and wife moved from Lacon to a farm in Hopewell township. Mr and Mrs L R Phillips entertained Mr and Mrs James Case, who may move to Minnesota. William Anderson visited son Charles in Estelline SD and reports good weather and crops. Primary election is next Tuesday with township committeemen chosen by a writing ballot. Mall order houses see shrinkage. merchants urge liberal advertising to keep business local. Emil Lofgren and Miss Mayme Kraus visit Chicago. Notes on spring rumors and a pension certificate for Lucy McManners, widow of John McManners, Revolutionary War soldier, issued 1853, with details of pension rate and eventual death in 1863.
Charles Grubbs argues Texas offers diverse soils rainfall and markets with prime coast country between El Campo and Beaumont led by Houston and Galveston. He cites land prices from 5.50 to 65 per acre and notes rails harbors and shipping, climate benefits for illnesses, and urged inspection of Ft Bend Brazos Harris Galveston and Liberty counties.
A newspaper ad promotes Rexall Orderlies as a gentle remedy for bowel disorders and torpid liver. It claims 98 percent illness starts with the bowels, promises money back if not satisfactory, notes the candy like ease of consumption and safety for children and the elderly, and lists two sizes 25c and 10c.
Francis A Lamb and son Harold travel to Denmark for Harold's wedding to Jessie Woodruff. The party plans summer residence in the Black Hills. Mrs Greiner suffers a light paralytic stroke. funeral held for Mrs Durley in Riverside. Blanche Patterson hosts Lincoln and Washington birthday program at Hennepin High. about 90 visitors attend. Various local moves, sickness, and shop notes fill out the week.
A short note corrects a previous item claiming stamped envelopes would be furnished by government. Postmaster says the post office department has not issued notices and currently furnishes envelopes as ordered. The piece also cites Census data on per capita wealth and remarks on subscriptions and the value of agriculture.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co claims the shortest route between Kansas City and St Paul via the St Paul and Kansas City Short Line. This Iowa organized subsidiary has acquired most stocks of the St Paul and Des Moines railroad and gained Des Moines access. A New York bond house purchased 10 million of the Short Line’s first mortgage bonds, part of a 30 million issue, with 5 million set for London public subscription and 5 million for simultaneous offering in New York and Chicago.
The notice lists several farms for sale including 100 acre and 240 acre properties near the city with terms and contact to John Hartley Real Estate. It advertises a modern house with several rooms and a seven room house with barn at bargains, plus a blacksmith shop and public sale details. Also offered are grinding tools and farm equipment from Wm. Starliper and eggs for hatching Rhode Island Reds with pricing per dozen and per hundred.
The notice advertises seed corn brands including Funk's Yellow Dent and Winship’s, claiming sound, productive seed. Oats described as bright and clean. Swedish select stock noted. Also promotes Rhode Island Red eggs from a Rhode Island breeder, with prices at 75 cents per 15 eggs and a bulk rate of $500 per hundred. Contact Mrs. Wile Varger in Henryville Route No. 2.25.
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