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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1919
Page
6
The Magnolia church schedules a Sunday school at 10 AM with no morning sermon. An evening sermon titled The Invitation of Jesus To a Difference is planned for 7 30 PM. Wednesday features a concert by the Eureka College Men's Glee Club. Thursday prayer meeting is set for 7 30 PM led by minister Harvey Young.
Miss Irene Fischbeck and Helen Mitcheill visited Chicago over the weekend. Hogs were sent to market by E R Bumgarner and F E Smith. The high school board hired Mr Pillsbury of Bloomington as architect for the new building. Local residents Griff iths and Chesney called at Granville. Mrs W G Griffith and daughter Mary visited Chicago. Mrs F B Smith visited Beatrice Massie at Henry. Mrs T J Smith and daughter returned from Denver after visiting Mrs Charles Werman for three weeks. McNabb Methodist Church announces services next Sunday with preaching at 10 and Sunday school at 11.
Putnam County tax books will be kept at First State Bank Geese for Granville Magnolia and at Farmers Bank McNabb on select February dates. Senachwine taxes posted at Putnam grain office on given days. Hennepin township taxes at the county treasurer in the courthouse. John Stouffer, County Treasurer.
Varna residents report heavy storms and rain that softened ground as they plant early seeds. Local news notes arrivals and returns including Mr. and Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Wright from Florida, and soldiers welcomed home from Gary Indiana. Clergy changes and community gatherings are detailed with multiple visits to Peoria and a St. Paul church reconstruction in the works.
A mixed page recalls births and local happenings. It mentions births in Nimke and Broaddus families, travels of residents to Peoria and Chicago, and a film showing at the theater. A long reminiscence details Thomas Dent of Chicago, born 1831, his early legal career, and his ties to Field Lier Palmer.
A Chicago letter from J A Williams urges readers to back public development benefiting the river district. The writer notes three men in Chicago ready to use influence for projects aiding the Gulf waterway and the state’s river territories.
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure for sour stomach. It advises eating slowly and masticating well, to eat little meat at supper, and to take one tablet before bed if symptoms persist.
Earlville Leader notes the two Ford brothers Henry and Edsel should disengage politically. Lacon Journal reports Marshall county soldiers can obtain charge papers from the circuit clerk without a $1 fee after county board approval. Granville Echo praises Governor Lowden’s capability suggesting him as president if nation calls. Shield’s Tamora Lyre comments on intelligent beings seeking forgiveness after life’s struggles.
An advertisement touts B. A. Thomas Stock Remedy claiming it tones stock and aids digestion to maximize grain value. It lists multiple local retailers and includes piano tuning services and a funeral director with contact references.
The article extols reading advertisements to save money and time and to find satisfactory quality goods. It urges consistent attention to ads, noting merchants promise quality, and suggests Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a dependable example.
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