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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
2
Local Magnolia items record social visits church notices club meetings and upcoming Memorial Day addresses. Highlights include the Magnolia Alumni gathering May 24, dedication of the consolidated school May 27 with speakers Prof Cook and State Superintendent Blair, and Memorial Day services May 30 at the Masonic hall with Magnolia Band and various soloists.
An advertisement urges women with periodical headaches backaches dizziness faintness and pelvic discomfort to use Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It claims to strengthen regulate and invigorate the female system and pelvic organs with no alcohol or habit forming drugs. It warns against grand miracles and says tumors cannot be cured but may be prevented with timely use and invites letters for private consultation at Buffalo New York. It also offers a free medical adviser and book upon stamps.
The Magnolia church calendar lists Sunday services at 2 p m and 3 p m with ice cream and shortcake at the Masonic hall on Memorial Day Afternoon and evening program. Memorial sermon to be delivered Sunday evening May 26 by Rev James of Lestant. A WC TVU was formed at Magnolia ME church May 17 with officers Miss Beauchamp and Mrs Horning. first meeting May 23 at Mrs Spencer's home. Memorial Day observances May 20 include graves decoration, procession from Masonic hall to cemetery, then church with Lord’s Prayer at 3 o clock. The Magnolia and Granville communities share events, concerts, and local visits, with many residents traveling to Decatur for encampment and Granville for convention. Various residents return home from trips, attend picnics, or host gatherings at The Walnuts and other local venues.
Streator residents and guests are listed visiting Ottawa La Salle Rutland and Peoria. Notables include Mrs Albert Ryan Mrs D Mylenbusch Miss Katie Lawless Hazel Boshel and Miss Kaiser plus graduates of 1907 and 1906 at a 1906 07 reunion with a social program and vocal performances.
The article details a school commencement with Anna Mortenson and Hisie Kreger among performers, followed by a supper and diplomas presented by the Board of Education president. It also reports Representative Graff and family reaching Honolulu, plans for travel home, and notes on a strange river bird sighting and a detailed horse pedigree and sale terms for Bob Onward the bay horse.
Willet M Hays advocates rural school consolidation with agricultural high schools in each district. He cites Georgia and Alabama as models and supports a 10 cent per capita federal funding plan to finance primary and agricultural education, arguing federal funds justify nationwide consolidated rural schools.
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