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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
7
Block & Kuhl Co announces a major sale starting Saturday May 4. Buyers traveled to New York to source value and import goods. The firm boasts unprecedented purchases and urges the public to attend the 9 a.m. opening after a 4 p.m. preview.
The notice advertises a four day sale at the Big White Store from Saturday May 4 at 9 am to Saturday May 11 with daily events and merchandise to back every claim. Readers are urged to visit or return multiple times as items list promising deep discounts and restocking.
A Peoria Rhode Island era letter lauds Jay & Co for coordinating a major New York buyers’ event described as a merchandising sensation. It notes aggressive plans, factory relations, and an extensive display campaign across Times and Women’s Wear, foreseeing huge local impact and profits during the May sale run starting May 4.
Henry Illinois March 2 1918 Henry M Kelly defense counsel says George D Hillabrand and John E Hartenbower will seek a rehearing in the Illinois supreme court after their three year penitentiary sentences for bank wrecking were affirmed. If denied the case may go to the United States supreme court. The Tonica Bank collapse with over 500 000 liabilities led to 100 indictments.
An advertisement promotes a Chevrolet or Ford based one or two ton truck with attachments for all makes. The Neale illustrated $390 chassis offer and central Illinois dealer network via T. J. Kelly Co. Peoria seeks agencies.
Clara DeVore of Henry seeks a divorce from Clell DeVore married in 1913 and separated in 1916. Jeanette Baker, through lawyers, seeks divorce from George Baker married 1904 with a 14 year old child and asks custody and alimony. Also notes on municipal water, a French arrival of Major John L. Buchanan, and local marriages and health tips.
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