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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
12
Magnolia community notes record social visits and shop outings from Henry and Varna plus school events. Local entertainers, weddings, and Ald events mix with road and building bids as residents attend plays, concerts, and church gatherings.
A south Elmwood resident waiting for a crossing freight was pulled along as the train moved, forcing him to dismount at Oak Hill at dawn. The piece ends by noting that Washington office seekers’ pie is no longer like mother’s.
Local notes report visits and travels of residents to Chicago and nearby towns. Highlights include May festival success, a senior class play Fanchon the Cricket, school events, track and drill displays, a ball game win over Tonica, and glee club music. School year endings and teacher movements are noted along with community social visits and farm notices.
Community updates include visits from relatives in Chicago and Minneapolis, a Kansas trip, new property purchases, renovations, and town events. Also noted are band concert weather, missionary viewings, Foley Kidney Pills promotion, and agricultural notes on beetatoe crops and willow cuttings from Washington for swampy land.
Mrs. J Weller of Henry Illinois testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieve kidney complaints and backache after using them on several occasions. She urges local endorsement over distant claims and notes the product's value and availability from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as the sole U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A whimsical tale from A. J. Mokler in the Casper Wyoming Tribune. A sun rich day prompts a ground hog to joke about six weeks of sleep but his wife scorns the gag and declares they must move from Wyoming. The piece humorously contrasts sunlit Wyoming with the couple’s plans to depart.
The government will switch to paying its bills by checks on February 1, with all income received by banks in checks. The system aims to centralize the treasury’s cash, cut New York transfer costs, and save on pension exchange charges. It notes benefits for banks nationwide and reduces reliance on New York commissions.
A verse urging pride in local town spirit and civic support. It contrasts giving criticism with offering praise and encouragement. The speaker encourages positive actions toward fellow townsmen, suggesting kindness, generosity, and a constructive approach to rivalry and conflict.
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