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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
2
The encyclopedia notes on tobacco manufacture mention sauces used on the Continent and in America to improve flavor and burning qualities. A smoker’s preference depends on the flavoring as much as the tobacco, with instructions to test brands by rubbing and smelling to judge fragrance.
The text describes a farming technique where plants mimic human hands by pressing soil over corn to form a ridge. This cover increases moisture retention and sun exposure, promoting earlier germination and sturdier growth while reducing washouts on slopes.
A promotional notice extols the Hayes system of human hand planting to overcome bare spots and save money for over 290,000 users. It urges shoppers to visit during National Sales Week and plan for a strong 1919 yield.
The Internal Revenue Service in Peoria extends sixty days from March 15 to May 15 1919 for fiduciaries and partnerships to file 1918 returns. Forms will follow. fiduciaries and partners must gather calendar year figures to determine net income for distribution to beneficiaries and members. Individual taxpayers should file by March 15 1919 and pay at least one quarter of the tax due.
A Progressive Farmer article argues farmers should increase ads in newspapers, create farm brands, and use attractively printed stationery. It cites examples of half page sales notices and farmers selling directly to markets, noting advertising as a growing, profitable business tool for farms.
An advertisement urges farmers to buy medicine only when needed not more feed, promoting A. Thomas stock remedy to boost digestion and grain use. It lists distributors Duke Bros Henry W H Weathers Magnolia W H Quiram Laceny T E Gapen Co Sparland M M Henkins Co Putnam. An additional note promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion with directions.
A World War I letter from Pvt. Stacy S. Myers of the 317th Infantry describes the first days of November on the front near Islettes and Buzancy in France. He details marching at dawn, sleeping in dugouts, heavy packs, bayonet drills, and fighting with German machine guns, recounting rescuing prisoners and a helmet shot, then aiding a wounded comrade and continuing the thrust toward the front.
Connie Troendley writes to his father Frank Troendley of Hersey Michigan from Camp Custer Michigan February 25 1919 noting well being and weather milder than Reed City and that Camp Custer is thinning out with about a thousand men left He mentions letters from Marie Lucy and Fred and a birthday card from Bob Also notes Chickta growing up and contemplates return weather delays and snowbound risks plus a brief ad about Champerlain's Tablets for upset digestion.
A newspaper column urges parents to fairly assess classroom issues and not rush to judgment about teachers. It praises balanced critique and encourages simple acts of thanks. A train incident narrative follows, highlighting resilience and humor amid travel mishaps.
Mrs N Edmunds of Berkeley reports improved strength appetite and sleep after using Wing brand cod liver and tonic. The ad promises a money back guarantee if it fails to help and urges every nervous down and out woman to try the remedy.
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