Black Diagonal Jackets Offered For Sale At Big Markup
A cloak department advertises one lot of Black Clay Diagonal Jackets valued at 9.50 but offered for 25.00. The note suggests the cloth or making would cost more, and mentions children’s cloaks.
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1893
Page
6
A cloak department advertises one lot of Black Clay Diagonal Jackets valued at 9.50 but offered for 25.00. The note suggests the cloth or making would cost more, and mentions children’s cloaks.
The Lac on Democrat reports locals in Henry Princeville and Chicago visits. Families like Roberts Laster Hawkes Johnson Lytle and Thomas travel for wintering and social events. A parish choir hay ride and police postings mix with news of Herman Barkow’s illness and death services.
Walter Bowers suffered a broken leg between the knee and ankle after a horse kicked him while herding in a pasture. He crawled about half a mile before receiving aid from Mr Broscidus.
W P Williams is in Springfield this week on business. Mr and Mrs Robinson Bell have returned to Henry. Mr and Mrs Dawson visited relatives in Wenons. L Case had a sheep bitten by a dog last week. The Case family attended the marriage of Case's niece at Sheffield Monday evening. Mr Case returned Tuesday with Mrs Case and the children staying longer.
Sugar Grove reports plenty of corn with everyone basking. Will Rowe and Ed Thompson make progress on leg issues while Go Vail enjoys improved health. Hog cholera activity rises on the prairie as Will Bell handles tasks at Dwight and Ma Foster Paris and James Burt recover. A Spencer party brings young folks, ice cream, and cake. Uncle Peter Beil greets a granddaughter home from the world’s fair. Lyman Loomis hosts Mrs Faris of Washington DC and Mrs Haynes of Rock Island visiting Wescotts in Lacon.
Anton Stadel killed 35 ducks last week. The funeral of Aunt Botny Sawyer was well attended and the largest ever in Hopewell. John Stadel sold four head of horses to Fred Seibolt and his son in law. Forbes Bros is a strong corn market. Joe Maubach bought clover for himself and Anton Unsak but it turned out poorly. Sherman Hartsook bought a pony. Roy was driving when it ran, throwing him out but he escaped with scratches.
A boastful advertisement extols Ballard's Snow Liniment as the most penetrating remedy from Atlantia to Paola and lakes to gulf, claiming cures for rheumatism neuralgia cuts bruises wounds old sores burns sore throat and more, with animal use noted and price listed at 60 cents at Dr Powell's drug store.
Varna see visits from Westervelt and Hannum and calls by Roberts and Skinner family. Mrs Routan ill but improving. Disosways visiting Shel don daughter. Sawyer funeral in Hopewell. Roberts family relocating to Independence Iowa. grain at burnt elevators saved. Malhomas opens south end store. McCulloch Norton open dry goods. weddings planned for Lawrence Broaddus and Duchesne of Lacon. best wishes from friends.
Putnam reports show Fred Morgan and wife visiting at home while W H Shields visit Stroutor friends. Mrs Ira Barnhart heads to Rock Island for several weeks of kin visits. Miss Ray contemplates a Chicago trip next, Mr and Mrs Thierry visit Chas Wheeler's family. A Galifornia visitor returns home. Birthday and Friday parties at Buca Carroll and John Mullin’s. Next Friday, school examination days. five tuition pupils noted in the register. Married at Princeton October 26 Isaac Pyles and Anna Winters. Howe and Moleish deliver sermons at local churches. Austin Smith visits from Nebraska City on a return trip.
We announce our 6th annual cloak opening day Monday November 6 1893 with 125 cloaks and capes in process of manufacture at factory cost plus freight. Dry goods and clothing sale runs all week with a wide selection of dress goods fabrics broadcloths and Henriettas. Henline the veteran cloak salesman will be present. perfect fit guaranteed.
Clear Creek reports a cold wave Saturday. The community notes grinding corn, light shucking due to a short crop, frequent visits, illnesses, and local visits. Residents mention various families, doctor visits, church events, and a pound social, with several locals traveling or hosting guests.
Hennepin reports a cargo of lumber and hard coal handled by HL White & Co on Monday. James Weeks with wife and daughter hosted friends in Brad ord last week and were active in social events.
Joseph Newkirk of Missouri visits, with Frank Wilson of Creston Iowa calling on relatives Monday. Emma Barnaby of Green Castle Indiana also mentioned in the reader notes.
oReek ee diana and John Everett of Great Bend Kansas visit kin in the area. Wm Boyle’s sons from Kansas attend to see Isaac Boyle. Mrs Maggie Given and Rebecca Howard of Chester Nebraska visit with family. Levi Gunn of Kansas comes to see Wiermans. Visitors also include John W Price and daughter Eli Raley and wife Edith Price Charles Gallaher and W W Bobbit. The week ends the fair and residents plan a return to routine life.
Clinton Missouri says Mr A Armstrong an old druggist reports selling more Ballard's Clorehound Syrup than any other medicine. He claims it is the perfect remedy for cough cold consumption and throat and lung diseases and specific for croup and whooping cough. It relieves a cough in one minute and contains no opiates sold at Powells store.
A collection of quick quips and anecdotes from period newspapers. Jests about wives as sponges, office lore, watering resorts, original compositions, and light humorous exchanges between parents and children appear in a collage of sentimental and satirical captions. Notable bits reference Mr Archly, a Washington Star dialogue, and small town punchlines.
Henry Yaeger remains the trusted lunch caterer known for daily service at 9:30 am. His popular meal is growing in favor as diners praise its consistent standard and reliable quality.
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