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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
7
A rough page itemization notes Governor Dunne granting pardons to former Peoria officials, Illinois House actions naming a new doorkeeper, and a mix of local gossip, civic moves, and antiquated relics. It mentions school custodians, pardons, church activism, and a Worth pioneer clock relic, with varied community anecdotes.
The Woman's Club held its regular meeting March 8 at the M. E. parsonage hosted by Mrs. J. Mercer. Mrs. G. M. Clark, chair, was absent ill. The program featured Miss Jessie Mercer singing excerpts from Tales of Hoffman, readings by Miss May Young and Miss Florence Siewers, and a paper by Mrs. J. B. Mercer on The Bible on Philanthropy. Guests included Miss Edna Townsend, granddaughter of member Mrs. Townsend, with other members in attendance.
Mothers and little ones gathered at Mrs Clifford Haws on Tuesday March 9 for a session led by superintendent Mrs George Helper. Speakers read on sensitiveness in children with readings and a piano duet.
A farmer recalls how mall order houses shifted trade from rural merchants, draining a village of library and school values, and driving families to cities. He narrates decades of growth then decline, urging neighbors to rebuild by fostering local towns, schools, and churches instead of distant catalogs.
-EXEQUTOR'S NOTICE. John Kapratin deceased. The undersigned appointed executors of the last will and testament of John Kapratin, deceased, will appear before the County Court of Marshall County Illinois at the May term on the first Monday in May at the Court House in Lacon to have estate claims adjusted. Creditors and indebted persons are requested to attend. Attorney: Hye. Home grown clover seed for sale by Carter Shearer Henry. Phone 418.
The piece cites R W Babson on speculation with 600 accounts showing 60 percent loss and 12 percent profit, totaling profits of 52 000 from 74 speculators and 392 000 from 12 others, concluding most have no chance in the game. It also comments on household reading of advertisements and the role of wives and husbands in market ads.
Fragmented notes describe children hiding constipation from parents and preferring a mild laxative from Rexall sold for ten cents. The text recalls a boy scouting for signs of behavior and hints at teacher exam notices and a Saturday April 24 deadline for blank forms to Edgar Nicholas Lasom Aor.
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