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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
7
The fragmentary text references duftering humanity as heir to competitors, suggesting debate over capability or succession. The readable lines hint at a discussion of competition and capability without clear context or full names.
A long list of local ads and notices describes hardware and seed offerings at Perry and Melick stores, onion sets, corn meal, buckwheat, and farm supplies. Community events include dances at New Opera Hall Easter Monday, a hot lunch at The Brunswick, and a sale near Mt Palatine. Travel notes mention rail tickets, school closures, and residents moving or visiting relatives.
Polly Broaddus of Champaign suffered a sick spell and underwent a serious operation in Chicago hospital, with family by her side. O G Coulter of Peoria visits Henry. brown’s stock damaged by Conigisky fire, store to reopen late week. Jessie Hurley returns to millinery duties for the season, praised as an artist. Henry Republican News Agency offers club rates on magazines to save readers money. A carload of patent hard spring wheat flour from New Ulm, Minnesota, supplies Riverside District Grange for nine years. Horse Sale Day set for last Saturday of each month to provide a steady market. St John’s parish seeks to retain Rev P R Ammond. support for his continued rectorate. A. Fiedler & Son Shoe Store features fine shoes with purchaser receiving a number. Yaeger’s Sample Room for details.
Chet Woodward sues J P Sparling for wages and a judge’s decision awards Woodward $920, Sparling appeals. Knights of Pythias plan to attend services at St John’s Episcopal on Sunday April 4 led by T F Claver. Prohibition conference slated at Lacon with ministers and lay leaders, while community notices cover local commerces, church events, and a tale of a fish-filled Sugar Grove well.
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as effective cures and urges trust from honest testimonials. It promotes Beckner Reed store in Granbury with low prices on corn meal and feed, promising fair trade and inviting customers to visit.
James W. Coz and A. H. Stec el praise white bronze monuments as durable and satisfying. G. M. Locke, agent, cites enduring value of the era’s monuments. The brief quotes reflect vendor confidence in white bronze as a preferred memorial material.
A terse notice from G. W. Snell of Whitefield indicates money is owed to him and creditors are asked to take notice. The item is brief and highlights an expectation of payment from unspecified debtors.
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