Henry King and Mildred Stever Win Preliminary Declamations
The Henry public school held a Friday night preliminary to select two entrants for the Marshall County Inter-Scholastic meet at Sparland on May 22. Henry King won First Class Declamation with Christmas from the Adirondack, and Mildred Stever won Second Class Declamation with The Spirit of Independence. Floyd Williams will be the orator at Sparland, with no contest this Friday. Judges were Prof. James, Prof. Laurens, and Rev. Sittler. The program featured several declamations and vocal numbers, all well received.
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Henry
Marshall County
Sparland
W. EH. King
M. B. Church
Leota Hunt
Henry King
Eugene
Prof
James
John Swaney Consolidated School
Laurens
Depue School
S. A. Sittler
Putnam and
Henry Christian
Rev
Sittser
Christmas
Adirondack
Mildred Stever
King
Stever
Floyd Williams
John H. Williams
Leam Hannum
Nellie Forbes
Mary Keller
Yolande Beall
Louis Kraus
Bert Meade
Clarence Phillips
Lennie McBride
Shubert
Thomas Andrews
E. A. Hall
Clear Creek
University of Winds
Consolidated
Be Careful of Your Position and Environment
Be careful of your position in life choosing an occupation that fits you and your abilities. Avoid extreme levels or unsuitable environments and companions as they can ruin life. Some partnerships ruin individuals, while different associations may lead to stronger, manful conduct.
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Wall Street
Infant Henry H Weaver Dies At One
Infant Henry H Weaver son of Mr and Mrs Lisha Weaver of Putnam area died April 29 1908 after a lung affliction born May 14 1907 The bereaved family receives sympathy from the community as a tender lyric verse laments the loss and lingering at the grave.
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Henry H. Weaver
Henry H
Lisha Weaver
Putnam
Angel Throng
Zeal
Hat ethics highlighted in Rev. Jones sermon
Rev. Jenkin Lloyd Jones spoke at All Saints' Church in Chicago last Sunday on ethical wearing of expensive hats. He cited a traveler’s claim that six hats are minimum and that last year’s hat spend could reach 125 dollars, urging conscience over ostentation and compassion for birds and children affected by millinery.
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Jenkin Lloyd Jones
All Saints
Chicago
State Senator Lish Seeks Re-election in 1908 Primary
IRA M. LISH declares candidacy to succeed himself as State Senator from the Sixteenth District and solicits support from Republican voters at the August 8, 1908 primary election.
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Ira M. Lish
Letters Advertised at Henry Post Office
Unclaimed letters dated May 7 1908 listed for pickup include Mrs C Asline Jack Kibby Esa Mrs S Williams Mr Robert Weldon Theodore Disosway P M. Local residents are urged to claim promptly at the Henry post office to avoid return or disposition.
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Henry
C. Asline
Jack Kibby
Esa
S. Williams
Robert Weldon
Theodore Disosway
P. M
A New Girl Born in Taikuhsien
A daughter Uiara was born March 29 1908 to the Rev Paul Leaton and Mrs Corbin in Taikuhsien Shansi Chika. It is their second child.
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Paul Leaton
Corbin
Taikuhsien
Shansi
Chika
Uiara
Pasture Available for Cattle or Horses in Putnam Ill
A limited amount of good pasture with plenty of water is available. Apply to Henry Louis, Putnam, Illinois. Dated May 7, 1931.
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Henry Louis
Putnam, Ill
Henry Grind to Host Big Boat Race Event
The Illinois Valley Yacht Club awards a charter for the steam er David Swain to race in the June 13 Peoria Henry endurance handicap and Labor Day events. Henry, Oregon, and many regional crews prepare fast new craft for a large regatta on local waters with entries from Pekin Havana Alton and Chicago amid anti theft measures.
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Herald-Transcript
Illinois Valley Yacht Club
Percy Swain
David Swain
David
Henry
Ivy
Havana
Peoria
Haws
Lacon
Chillicothe
Rolla H. Truitt
Adieu
Dr. Mills
Kenneth
C. F. Stallman
J. W. Bailey
Commodore Wilde
F. R. Dennis
Wasson and Johnson
Commodore Bradley
W. C. Estep
Jacques Bloom
Jack Wright
Lotus
Bert McNally
Carl Block
Pekin
Paul Woods
Harris Company
Illinois
McFadden
Culleline
Entwistle
Sparks
Alton
Mississippi River
Chicago
Chcago
The First Boat Show at the Landing Friday
J W Cooley's Floating Theater Wonderland will exhibit at the landing Friday evening May 8. The show is billed as the largest boat built for shows with a large company of artists a dainty chorus and many comedians. The company has earned praise from press and public for a clean moral performance. Listen for the call Friday May 8.
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J. W. Cooley
Wonderland
the Landing
Not as a Horse
A fragmentary verse notes an auto accident where a driver speeds recklessly. A friend questions denial of the incident and suggests the chauffeur’s behavior reflects intoxication. The lines blend playful metaphor with a critique of reckless driving.
Time to Build as Lumber Prices Drop This Year
A prominent lumber dealer urges building now, citing a spring price slump in lumber and construction materials. He notes a surge in lumber bills already sold and explains prices could rise again, prompting home builders to act while costs are lower.
Board of Education Sets Salaries and Committee Posts
The board, via Secretary Dr Bayne, keeps current salaries for next year and expects acceptance filings by teachers. Charles Greenlee joins the board after election, attending the latest meeting. Pres Doherty assigns standing committees with members across Finance Building Education Supplies Visiting Grievance and Commencement.
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Board of Education
Dr. Bayne
Charles Greenlee
Doherty
Cromwell
Hall
Gregory
Fairy
Greenlee
Bayne
yGregory
Bar
Woman's Club Holds May Meeting at Mrs Lovett Home
The Woman's Club met May 4 at Mrs Marietta D Lovett's home with a quorum. Miss Clara Waughop, new president, led in a smooth session. readings included Waverly character quotations and papers on books and Sir Walter Scott.
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Woman's Club
Marietta D. Lovett
Evelyn B. Jones
Clara Waughop
Townsend
Domestic Science Department
Lovett
Sadie D. Smith
Walter Scott
Gertrude Bickerman
Worthington Social for Missionary Rev. Worthington
The Epworth League of the M E Shuren hosts a Tuesday evening social to raise funds for Rev. Charles Worthington serving in Borneo. The event invites all churches and the public to donate with refreshments provided. Worthington, a Henry high school graduate, appeals for support for his foreign mission work.
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Worthington
Epworth League
M. E. Shuren
Charles Worthington
Borneo
Henry High School
Henry
Death of Mrs Potter Follows Family Struggle Verdict
Coroner jury finds Lydia L Potter died at 611 North Monroe Peoria around midnight May 2 from peritonitis due to injuries from unknown causes and clears husband Frank J Potter of responsibility while he remains jailed on murder warrants.
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Lydia L. Potter
Monroe Street
Peoria
F. J. Potter
Justice Whitney
Potter
John Holmes
Ethel
Frank J. Potter
Baker
Early
Railroads Still Stock Coal Despite Mine Shutdown
Western railroads report ample coal on hand six weeks more supply, built up in winter storage across divisions. Stocks come from Iowa Illinois Missouri fields. western lignite sources risk weathering and fuel deterioration. An eastern line tests water storage to preserve quality for long-term use.
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Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Northwest
Concrete forms drive lumber waste in railway shop building
The Railway Age notes concrete form timber waste in a railway shop building using 280 000 feet of lumber, rendered unusable for future work. Such use may negate lumber savings, prompting The Age to urge permanent wood or metal forms and higher standard concrete detailing.
Ready for War Debate in Congress Over Naval Policy
President Roosevelt argues readiness for war as essential to peace and prosperity. The New York Commercial notes Congress funds naval construction yet balks at aiding merchant marine by backing higher ocean mail rates to attract investment in steamship lines to the Orient and South America.
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Roosevelt
Great Britain
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Congress
House
Orient
South America
New York Commercial
Rural free delivery enables home money orders for farmers
Rural free delivery now allows farmers to collect money by money orders at their homes. Cash on money orders will be paid to the recipient by the carrier up to $100, marking a peak in the rural service. Printing of all kinds is available with prompt service at this office.
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Profs
James and
Laurens Andrev
Littler
Depue
Sittler
Putnan
Hon
Henry Grind
Oregon
Henry Cutter
Speed
Mayor Hans
Grievance
Barry
Loroner
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