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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
5
A Henry Illinois paper details: farmer movements, town politics, and civic actions. Updates include business visits, new monuments, motor car ads, farm demonstrations with dynamite, a saloon lunch ban, hotel and rooming changes, coroner and county elections, and upcoming sports at Pavilion Park with local teams.
The Marshall County Interscholastic and Literary contest takes place in Lacon on Friday May 10 and Saturday May 11, marking the tenth medal year. Literary events occur Friday evening in the Assembly hall with first and second class declamations by listed participants. Field day contests featuring 13 events including a baseball game are set for North Side Park on Saturday.
The district federation delegates discuss social conditions crime and pauperism with emphasis on service and reform. Reports cover federation officers elections and a large convention featuring Mrs Priestley and Henry city representatives. Also notes on Henry city bridge project financial bonds and local civic improvements.
A New Church Messenger article argues the Titanic wreck stemmed not from divine wrath but human madness and greed. It condemns the White Star Line for prioritizing luxury and speed over lifeboats, citing the Olympic collision as a warning and urging leaders to value justice and humanity over wealth.
A mixed set of classified ads including a standard bred road mare described as city broke and gentle, contact James McAleer Henry. Emerson and Vose & Sons pianos for sale through Hartley Music Store. an ad urging kidney ailment awareness and a kidney pills package. Buchu and Juniper Compound advertised by T. J. Segraves.
An advertisement touts a “3 in 1” louse exterminator promising to kill lice on poultry horses cattle hogs dogs fleas ticks bed bugs worms and garden pests. It urges readers to send name and address for free full particulars from Titus Magnolia IL, with claim of 12 years experience and no payment.
The Christian church hosted the monthly public meeting of a women’s organization on Sunday evening. Mrs. Jo Ann Williams presided with Miss Waughop and Mrs. Vivian among the speakers, Rev. Reichel delivering the main address urging temperance and the abolition of the saloon in coming generations.
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