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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
6
Advert sees women overworked and undernourished as target. It promotes Vinci cod liver oil tonic with gut oil to boost appetite, aid digestion, purify blood, and build strength. Customer testimonials from Mrs. Walter Price and A. J. Ironmonger back the claim with money-back offer.
A mixed page lists professionals and businesses including Dr. F. C. Willett veterinarian and dentist in Whitefield Illinois with 24 hour call service, Barns & Magoon attorneys at Law in Lacon, First National Bank with capital and surplus figures, W. W. Dewey & Son grain and coal buyers, The New City Meat Market proprietor John Hartley Jr., Dr J A Swem physician and surgeon in Henry Illinois with office and residence numbers, and Dr E A Hall electric apparatus diagnosis and treatment available day and night.
General Superintendent reports the Hennepin and Illinois and Michigan canals opened April 15. Morton Salt crews prepare canal boats for cross state trips to Davenport. A new clamshell dredge promises 69 to 80 percent cost savings and faster passage through locks, with goals to reach six foot depth from Joliet to La Salle by June.
Judge Hilton of Peoria declares candidacy for Congress from the 16th District. His platform calls for moving the capital westward, ending mileage graft and franking abuse, spending district funds at home, improving rail stations, and making Peoria and surrounding towns widely known in the nation.
A humorous pamphlet claims 32 rules to simplify spelling, joked about by a Lineup man who fears losing nerve and his property. The piece predicts continued resistance to modern spellings and a return to old fashions.
A hot Sunday game ends in a decisive Henrys victory as Spring Valley pulls an ill fated lineup, Noe clashed with umpires and Baxter fails to salvage offense. Henrys rout Spring Valley with three home runs and strong pitching despite late Umpire dispute.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Frederick Stock visits Peoria’s Magnificent Shrine Temple on May 23 for two concerts. The program features four renowned soloists including contralto Miss Inez Barbour and soprano Wiss Keyes, with tickets priced 50 75 and 1 1 40 for matinee and 75 1 and 1 40 for evening performances. Reservations are via Associated Musical Interests at 309 Main Street, with checks required.
Henry area resident C. W. Woodward of Edward Street Henry IL recounts kidney trouble lasting five years with back pain headaches and dizziness. He credits Deans Kidney Pills bought at Segraves Drug Store for relief and notes continued improvement in April 1913.
Three cargoes of Argentine corn are en route to Chicago via Montreal and the Great Lakes at a 3.5 cent rate, challenging western crops. Edward N Hurley notes Argentine corn grows tall, is good for glucose, and could boost export volumes, potentially forcing 25 cent corn if bumper harvests occur. The Inter Ocean and Chicago Record Herald consolidation under James Keeley ends era for two historic papers.
The stallion registered in the Percheron Stud Book of America No 58002 named Royal Description dark iron grey with 1800 weight born 1907 examined by Dr L F Hartzell of Princeton and certified sound and free of transmissible disease licensed to stand in Haineis expires March 25 1915 season 1914 schedule listed with dates and locations and terms 15 to stand and suck owner and groom Whitefield Tl
Putnam Ji of Illinois registered Pure Bred stallion No 44703 examined by Dr F C Willett and licensed to stand in Illinois through May 22 1915. Sire Cadex Briquet Introuvable Se ducteur Fenelon Brilliant and Dam Loriot Buckeye Brilliant etc. Season 1914 schedule at multiple farms with a 6150 fee to insure a living foal and forfeit terms for mares moving away. Owned by Mr APPEL and groomed by APPEL.
Dark sorrel draft stallion Hawkstone described as sound and free from disease is licensed to stand for public service in Illinois. License expires April 96 1915 with schedule of sales and fees listed as 15 to insure a colt to stand and suck. Registration details include Illinois License No A 8154 renewed March 31 1914.
Proctor No 6594 foaled 1909 by Pride of Indiana and Rooke with dam Jane 135 by Baron 455 is reported free from infectious diseases by Dr Marvin Faw and licensed to stand for service in Illinois. License expires May 16 1916. Terms 18 dollars insure cost of stallion and suck. Horses at Claud Doran Clark Wolf Frank Ziegler Lester Reed Shearer Bros Barn Henry Illinois. Roy Randall groom.
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