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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1876
Page
8
Long list of community items includes sermons, lectures and school notes. farm sales and equipment ads. weather, river level, and coal supply updates. local incidents of illness and accidents. church actions and public meetings. theater and entertainment plans. and local business ads from Peoria and nearby towns.
A long notice invites buyers to inspect the new stock of spring dry goods dress goods carpets window curtains and hats and caps at Peel and Company. The piece highlights affordable pricing and urges the public to call in and save money while viewing the varied offerings. The announcement also promotes a lecture by Miss Susan B Anthony at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening March 29. The event, organized by the school committee, features the theme Woman wants Bread not the Ballot and tickets cost 60 cents. Doors open at 6 40 and the lecture begins shortly before eight.
The Congregational ladies hosted a centennial tea at the Christian church drawing a crowded audience despite bad roads. The event featured continental costumes, tableaux of Revolutionary scenes, and a Whitefield brass band, with tea and festive fare served to about 50 participants.
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