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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
6
An advertisement claims Vinol builds up run down systems to cure chronic coughs and colds. It features testimonials from A McGee of Waycross and mentions cod liver oil content and a money back guarantee. Also lists druggists and a veterinary surgeon with contact notes.
A letter from Emil Wachter aboard the USS Mississippi describes conditions near Vera Cruz on May 18 with heavy casualties and heat. The page also covers Miss Willard’s home artifacts, Nathan Dayton’s death, a memorial at Henry Cemetery, a thank you note to mourners, and a brief divorce custody quip.
A reader cites long proven results as assurance for kidney trouble relief. Mrs F M Garlin of School Street credits Dean's Kidney Pills with removing pain and distress, saying the cure was permanent after years of uric acid buildup and kidney disorder.
The Streator Browns traveled to Henry to face the Grey team in a high scoring game. Schubert locked in for the Browns allowing two home runs by Henry and a string of hits by Streator. Final score 14 to 7 with Henry surging in the third inning and the Browns mounting late threats.
The Presbyterian congregation hosted an informal reception for Rev. R. W. Martin and his wife in the church parlors Friday evening. A program of piano solos readings and recitations featured Maynard Bell Frances Smith Gordon Downey and others, ending with social time and refreshments.
Royal Description describes a dark iron grey Percheron stallion registered in the American Stud Book No 58002 with sire Tobie and Esther as dam. Examined by Dr L F Hartzell of Princeton and declared free of disease, licensed to stand in Illinois. License expires March 25 1916. John Divelbiss owner. Season schedule listed with locations and terms of insurance. Whitefield Illinois.
Dark sorrel Hawkstone, weight 1800, examined by Dr H A Gebhardt in Henry, passed as sound and free from disease, licensed to stand for public service in Illinois. License expires April 26, 1916. Training schedule listed for Henry Rowe, Worth McVicker, Amree Longman, Chas Wheeler, Wm Neuhalfer with daily time slots. Terms include 15 dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck, with limited insurance and liability for accidents.
Proctor foaled June 4 1909 sired by Pride of Indiana 1022 by Rooke 4 dam Jane 135 by Baron 455 second dam Judith 28 third dam Lady Weeks 1532 Marmotte connection to Solomon Pouche. Examined by Dr Marvin Faw and licensed to stand for service in Illinois expiring May 16 1915. Careful terms set for mare service at multiple farms with insurance rules and deposits. Roy Randall groom at Henry Ill R F D No 1.
Putnam Ho Ill license 44703 certifies a pure bred dapple grey stallion foaled April 10 1903 weighing 2100 in fair flesh bred by Boyle of Florida with a long pedigree traces to Briquet Introuvable Se ducteur Fenelon Brilliant and others. License expires May 22 1915 J K Dickinson Secy Ill Stallion Registry Board lists 1914 breeding season at multiple farms including Hiram Mutton Conrad Merdlan William Zimmerman Nels Hultgren and Bernie colt insured for 1500 while mares moved risk of insurance forfeiture and accident liability noted. Owner and Grooms listed.
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