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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
2
The ad touts the Hayes system of Human Hand planting for maximal yields and avoidance of bare spots. It claims over 200,000 American farmers endorse the method and invites readers to visit the store for proof and to plan for higher 1919 crops.
The Henry opera house hosted All a Mistake on Tuesday evening May 20 performed by the Saratoga La Prairie Mutual Players club. Cast included Captain Obadiah Skinner Robert C Webber Lieutenant George Richmond Nellie Huntington Nellie Skinner and others. A darky sketch and songs accompanied the acts while the audience weathered a storm to enjoy a witty, well delivered performance.
William Wilson a Civil War veteran aged about 84 died at his home in Lacon on Tuesday morning after a long illness. Born in Troy New York August 19 1885 he lived much of his life around Henry and Lacon. He served 1861 1865 in the 77th Illinois Infantry. Funeral held at M E church Henry with Rev L M Thompson officiating. Interment Henry cemetery. He is survived by children Albert Fred Bert Emma and others and by several grandchildren.
The W. C. T. U. held an afternoon session at Mrs. D. R. Blackwell’s home with Miss Clara Waughop presiding. The program featured readings, talks on prohibition enforcement, Sabbath observance, and an article on the Sabbath and science, concluding with “America.”
Classified items include a six room cottage for sale with contact at the office, sales of selected seeds including Ried's Yellow Dent and Marquis wheat with W G Griffith, and an administrator's notice for Ellen Harrison estate with claims required by July 7 1919. Also a Peoria Illinois home for sale near Madison Avenue with modern amenities and a four car garage offered through The Enterprise Gazette.
Poem urging to cover fallen heroes with flowers and chaplets to honor past sacrifices. The piece laments brothers lying silent in graves and asks parents spouses and lovers to crown their dead with beauty and respect. The ad closes with contact details for New Lehman Building and a question about advance payment.
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