14 Mar 1895
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1895
Page
1
A local store promotes a wide array of fabrics including printed dimities at 10 to 30 cents per yard, French organ at 35 cents, and main whites with varied prices. Stock includes dotted Swiss, Nainsook, calicoes, ginghams, Madras cloths and seamed canvas printed duck, with cases and pieces offered at promotional rates.
Readable lines show fabric prices with measurements and amounts such as 24 inch Bh Sole at 76c and Satin Rhadame at 75c per yard. Also mentions Batin de Lyon at 85c a yard and Wool Henriettas with varying prices. The passage includes crepe novelties and miscellaneous goods with price ranges 50c to 65c.
Numerous notes report river conditions and civic news from Illinois towns. Allison Pettit moves his store to Lone Tree, and the Mississippi ice breakup is noted along with river closures in late February. Dwelling shifts include the Conway Institute moving to Streator and a busy year ahead for schools, canals, and local governance.
An English Spavin Liniment advertises removal of hard or soft lumps and blemishes including curbs and splints with claims of curing Sweeney Ring-bone and sprains. It promises savings of 250 and bills itself as the most wonderful blemish cure known by Dr Powell druggist Henry I.
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