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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
2
A merchant explains his business philosophy, arguing customers should feel served as agents in obtaining desired merchandise. He insists his goal is to provide the clothes readers want, not mere patronage, and that shoppers may buy elsewhere but will find suitable apparel here.
Andrew Feazel and family shopped in Henry on Saturday while Miss Mary Coleson entertained about twenty young friends for supper. Several residents from Lacon and Varna were callers or visitors, with church events, schooling notes, and a visit plan for Decoration Day. A funeral and community picnic mark local horizon, with school close events and plans for next term.
State and Ethel McCoy visited Peoria while Mrs James S. Wesmer shopped there. Varna businessmen Frank Stone L H Brown C B Stateler and R D McCulloch enjoyed a half holiday to fish near Sarndy. Numerous locals including Leon Vinteau May Feazel and Laura Quiram were seen in town or visiting relatives as Henry and Wenona folks kept busy with purchases travel and social calls.
The Whitefield-Center note describes an Epworth League ice cream social planned for the week ahead at Blaine’s home. A card reports Mr Runnell’s quarantine due to diphtheria, Ralph taken ill, and concerns about serious outcomes. Grandm Cikiandie and families of Ketchum and Herz appear in updates from Mrs Biringer.
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