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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1882
Page
5
J Watercott Co advertises 100 Black and Colored Silks at 75c to 1 75 yard with 25 to 50 percent off typical prices. Satin checks Surrah Silks Black Brocaded Satins Moire Silks offered at 1 to 3 per yard. Parasols and Fans also advertised. Sale lasts 30 days to close Spring business.
This 1882 notice lists free lunches at B Yeager s and sales at T P Coan s ice cream rooms with promotions on assorted goods from furniture to carpet sweepers. It mentions back beer sales, various ads, and community notices including religious services and local events.
J H Jyona transfers 100 acres to Benny Seelye with possession next winter in a cash sale. John Tomasson buys the St Clair heirs homestead to refit as a dwelling for his family. De F A Powell purchases the Dr Baker frame house on Main street for a residence, with improvements costing about $1000.
Farmers are urged to inspect the Wind Mill model from Aura Man'Fe Co in Henry Illinois before buying. The ad touts storm self control, safety features, and a unique regulator vane design. Pumps and fittings are also advertised with nationwide agent opportunities.
The 8 C Baker tows two barges of ice belonging to the Mississippi Ice Co of St Louis. Captain Daft commanded the vessel as 30 lumber cargoes cleared at Henry since navigation opened. Improvements to the lock and dam are underway this spring with blue gates and red booms being painted. Collectors Campbell and Clark report February through May clearances and receipts totaling over 2 300 dollars.
Journal notes candidates for Stark county schools, retirements and changes at Toulon Sentinel and Watseka Republican. Praise for Hennepin Record printing upgrade and Peoria Transcript-Peoria’s renewed management, appearance, and influence. Calls for readers to support improving journalism and public knowledge.
True to her Trust extols a faithful wife and mother while praising Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for ailments and praising The Study of Words by Richard Chenevix Trench. The ad notes price and publisher details plus a view of the book as indispensable for language understanding.
An old newspaper item promotes Dr Jones' Clover Ponia as a universal blood disease remedy for 50 cents a bottle available at Dr J C Kalb's. A temperance club program followed with recitations and music led by J W Capk, Miss Crone, and Miss Paris. society officers changed hands as Miss Ella Heath highlighted a program.
A humorous ad claims Dr Bigelow's Positive Cure can treat colds coughs consumption and lung diseases with a free trial at De J Kalb's drug store. The notice also reports A M Poole's new residence contract awarded to AV Goltra with Mason work by Joseph Lowe and carpentry by John Roth assisting.
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