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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
5
Local items include advertising blurbs for Edison phonographs Farm activities and recruiting notices for the war effort. Reports cover burning homes injuries and marriages, with social notes from Henry Lacon and Granville about residents, schools, visits, enlistees, and local business promotions.
Fragmentary OCR style lines mention a man and clothing items such as belts and pleats. The passage hints at Spring suits and attire, with references to wearers and fashion terms, but lacks coherent narrative or clear facts.
A vintage ad touts Hirsch Wickwire Self Fashion suits for men and young men in sizes varied. It promises low prices from 20 to 30 dollars and highlights a broad warehouse stock with early-bought merchandise, aiming to save customers money with quality fabrics and popular colors and patterns.
Local notices recount visits by Mrs. Merritt Onyun of Lacon to son Charles Onyun, and Mrs. G F Stanton of Hennepin with the Evans family. Elijah Dills returns from Dayton. St Joseph's League plans a May 26 bake sale. Several residents mentioned in varied trips, work, and social visits across Henry and surrounding towns.
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