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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
11
T J Segraves promotes an upgraded stock of Spring Paper and Novelties at Henry Illinois store. The advertisement claims improved display arrangements and a wide range of styles and prices to fit every pocketbook.
Sparland society notes show Miss Marie O Leary visiting parents and many locals in Henry and Lacon. Residents travel to Peoria Chicago and Monmouth for shopping churches, events, and funerals. A wall of village life includes lectures, school trips, and church activities with Dr Suleeba and local election results.
Mary Parsons and friends visit from Chilli cothe and Peoria to enjoy a Friday play. A new baby joins Joseph and Leah Prichard as Mrs. Swann hosts guests amid community events. The Congregational church offers the comic play Her Gloves on Friday the 13th drawing crowds despite muddy roads.
Full line of agricultural equipment listed including Case and Moline plows planters and implements. International wagons manure spreaders Schroeder grain dumps Dairy Maid cream separators Peoria power washing machine cowboy tank heaters wire fencing buggies whips oils greases husking pegs pumps tanks a specialty.
An ad urged women to protect children’s health by treating coughs and colds with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claimed the remedy is prompt effective pleasant and safe for kids and noted it is sold by all dealers along with a subscription pitch for The Republican.
Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Franklin Me. calls Dr. Kings New Life Pills "Our family laxative" and praises them for adults and the aged. Buy now for 26 cents, recommended by A. J. Ironmonger and T. J. Segraves.
Miss Ethel Bonsheuer helps with house cleaning while Mrs Elsie Longman visits. Several local residents hosted, visited, or planned travel as ailments and weather affect daily life. Hog shipments to Chicago and farm updates accompany a long list of neighbors and school honors.
An old advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as removing worms causing a child’s ill health. It touts relief for seat and pin worms, a laxative effect, and a candy form sold for 26 cents by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
LA PRAIRIE updates: Otto Wichsteadt visited Lacon relatives. L L C event set at Mrs Anna Madison's home on March 28. Lena Scoon and Edward visit Varna. Lucy Bradford of Lacon with James Smith Sr. Busby spoke in Chillicothe. J R Davidson joined in Chillicothe. Republican caucus nominees listed for town clerk Harry Scott and others.
Henry resident Mrs. F M Garlin testifies to long lasting relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Segraves' Drug Store. Interviewed April 28, 1918 she fully confirms the earlier praise and notes permanent cure. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Court actions list divorces and guardians deeds in Richland Venona and Roberts counties. Real estate transfers include Terry to Martin, Gelatt to McCuskey, and Fort to Gelatt with guardian deeds. Marriage licenses issued in Richland, Bell Plain, Dwight, and Wenona with several births noted in Evans and La Prairie areas.
Winter impurities make blood impure and kidneys liver and bowels sluggish Spring Fever Electric Bitters cleanses and strengthens the system Start a four weeks treatment to feel like new Guaranteed All druggists 60c and 1 00 at A J Ironmongers and T J Segraves Advt
About 30 neighbors gathered at John B. Andersons Lone Tree home on Wednesday night March 18 for a birthday surprise party. He was momentarily unaware of the plan but soon joined in the festivities with games, a supper by his wife and daughter, and warm wishes for many happy returns.
The Ladies' Aid gathered at Mrs Phelps home last Thursday afternoon. Local residents including George Shorts Jesse Barker and Charlie Reid travelled to Chicago with stock. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Roy Hill and Mr and Mrs Festus Bentley.
A promotional note states J W Sexton of Montevallo Mo recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for customer satisfaction. The ad lists Dr E H Bradley Eye Ear Nose and Throat Goiter Woolner Building Peoria Illinois as another advertiser. The notice is dated 10-2-1f.
A gaunt man calling himself Enoch the Egg King seeks a freak act in the Globe museum and family theater in Maysville Kentucky. He promises high egg eating feats and demands time to eat meals at the hotel between daily shows. The city of Dade City Florida passes a health climate soil propand faith fines for door knockers.
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