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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
3
A flood of short items describes Mother's Day plans, church activities, school contests at Sparland and nearby towns, families visiting, illnesses like typhoid and measles, and local farming notes. Several residents travel to Peoria, Henry, and Bradford, with community rites and parochial updates through May.
Munford Alabama resident Mrs. F. P. Mullendore reports relief from fatigue back ache and abdominal fullness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts the product as a dependable root and herb medicine for female ills and offers confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
In a small community note, Andy Sheets marries, joining a pair, while Frank Stones is described as not a hard man. The Root family members mostly eat without digging, and one Nurse in the tribe follows that profession.
Court updates show divorce bill filings and pleas including Crouse vs Crouse and Rowe vs Dorff. Names like Christiana Betz estate and Emma Kalb appear with admin appointments, inventories, and bond approvals. Insanity cases include George Horner discharge and Cassius Wright recommitment. real estate transfers cover numerous parcels in Toluca Lacon and Bartonville. Birth notices list several families. a 1867 penny found atop a spire is noted in local history.
Master Glen Young arrives from Missouri to visit his grandmother. Harry Snell stays by his mother’s bedside as she weakens. Busy veterinary Dr Wilett and a spike in horse illnesses are reported. Hans Otto leaves Sparland High for next year. Mrs Draper begins music classes. Sunday school convention at Boyd's Grove draws a large crowd despite weather. Rev Leech and Mrs Allen are praised. Rain aids farming. new auto for Willard Hamm and James McAleer. Covid era-like school notes include Leam Hannum’s charity visit and Lela Gray’s Henry township scholarship. Sugar Grove reports shopping and teaching, measles in students, and community entertainments.
Logan Waller Page announces a national contest for youths ages 10 to 15 to write the best composition on earth road maintenance for a gold medal. Submissions must reach the Office of Public Roads in Washington by May 15, 1918, with strict formatting requirements.
The text argues advertising is a strategic investment rather than a mere expense. Cutting advertising is portrayed as reducing investments that yield superior returns, implying ads build long term value and growth beyond routine costs. It presents a dated view equating marketing spend with future profits.
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