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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
7
A historical pitch explains acetylene lighting as cleaner and cheaper than kerosene or gasoline lamps. The author argues acetylene uses far less fuel for comparable light, with lower soot and heat, urging readers to contact Acetylene Jones in Chicago for details.
Mrs. John A Montgomery delivers a DAR paper on Indian Tribes of Illinois tracing Algonquine groups from the Illini to the present and detailing the Iroquois raids Starved Rock tragedy and the decline of the Illini in a period of frontier conflict.
The Kewanee Star-Courier argues country merchants should stock up and advertise locally to resist big city stores. It urges using print media to educate townspeople, promote home businesses, and practice reciprocity, stressing loyalty to local merchants and fair pricing.
A preacher exhorts personal salvation with fiery rhetoric condemning nonbelievers and hypocrites. The page also shares a humorous California anecdote about Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and a cartoonish dialogue about marriage fate with fortune tellers and clairvoyants.
The Record-Herald reports on the McLaughlin explosion at Kankakee and how Chairman Hill of the legislative investigating committee responded. Hill urged patience, doubted indictments, and avoided going on record amid accusations against Governor Deneen.
After death in Arabia the speaker, Edwin Arnold, counsels friends to accept the end as a passing from a mortal shell to a soul in Allah’s store. He urges love of the mind, not the tomb, and promises reunion in a broader paradise beyond earthly sorrow. The poem frames death as transition toward divine unity and steadfast faith.
Donald Evans known as Doodle Evans and daughter in law Clara Morlca wed briefly in Kokomo before returning to Chicago. Evans, son of Judge Winslow Evans, was urged by his father to bring his bride to Northwestern University in Chicago to finish his law studies. The bride remains at her parents home while the couple awaits his graduation.
Selim stands 1716 lands high and epee two thousand pounds. Foaled May 02, bred by Wimer i Behtogser Wenry Tu. Pedigree shows Got by Highland Duke through several ancestors. Dated Chicago December 15, 1902. Selim to season 1908 with fixed stud fees and locations listed.
This 16 hand seal brown stallion named Seal Brown stands 1200 pounds with noted wear action. Sired by Electro 2:29. dam May Queen 2:31. Enchanter as sire line. second dam Fannie by Blaz ing Star line. Auction asks 10 dollars to insure a colt and immediate payment on sale. season at home barn near Whitefield Corners for 1908. owner Charles McAllister.
Captain Lukyn shire stallion foaled 1899 bred in England by W H Sagar imported by Robert Burgess and Son 1904. Registered G104 under American Shire Horse Stud Book rules September 26 1901. The article lists upcoming breeding season fairs at multiple locations from August through Friday with care and duress statements.
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