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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1899
Page
9
A vintage ad copy asserts Fatigue Lower and Qualities Higher at the store. It boasts cooperation with top national manufacturers eager to place their products there, claiming the store offers a wide outlet unmatched by others in the area.
A New York waist maker offers ten dozen ladies mercerized lateen waists at a deep bargain. The popular street and evening shades would fetch $3.00 in stores, but customers can buy them for $2.25 each in this sale.
A local shop touts its cloak department as the cheapest and best place to buy cloaks, emphasizing strong value and quality for customers.
A newspaper advertisement promotes Fiimense discounts on a wide selection including men and boys overcoats below wholesale value. Also advertised are underwear boots shoes rubber goods Mackintoshes millinery furniture and tailoring at unmatchable prices.
Henry area notes show Fair Store promotions and hardware bargains at Perry Hardware Co, with ads on air tight stoves and coal. Local happenings include visits by Circuit Clerk Haim, Dr Seelye cures, football scores, farm sales, and upcoming lectures by Prof Hewitt at New Opera Hall.
The Saies report the two most significant sales at Watercott Store News. These items dominate the week’s business with strong interest from local customers and ongoing demand observed in multiple departments.
The Mecca of people who want clothes invites visitors to call and inspect a grand stock of merchandise including clothing shoes carpets wallpapers and furniture. Henry Watercott’s promises service while staff work to perfection during the holiday season.
Bia Store advertises inventory and prices as always right and claims faster service to meet the rush of customers. The copy emphasizes new goods and better values than before to attract shoppers.
McVicker reports a stellar corn field with stalks upright and little corn. Kennedy projects about 11 000 bushels from 185 acres. James Smith from La Prairie sought his lost shepherd dog and traced it to Barnes’s farm near Henry. Foresters concert at New Opera House raised 80 60 at the door and 26 50 at the dance, netting 27 6 after expenses. Ed Grady and family plan Peoria for a new home. Grady leaves O P Carroll grain elevator after 10 years to work for the street car company. Mrs Adams travels to Des Moines to visit daughter and greet grandson joining the 61st Town regiment expected home soon.
A Manchester NH man testifies his wife suffered nine years with a shoulder ache and after one bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm saw her shoulder nearly well. He says previous medicines and doctors failed. Sold by Dr Powell.
Joseph Peters of Lima visits his mother Mrs S Patera in Whitefield for a couple of weeks. Judge Nash, a Republican, elected Ohio governor. Edith Peters also resides in Lima. A coal wagon derby causes minor damage to a barn and box. Honda Hatchills window display promotes warm blankets. Rev Benj Y George preaches at Elmwood Presbyterian Church. Miss Louise Ketcham performs. Teachers Association program at Henry High School features music and talks on Music in Public Schools. Veteran Samuel Holmes dies at 77, funeral at New Jerusalem Church with burial at Henry Cemetery. Hoagland Homestead sold to Alexander Jerrow. public sale planned for personal estate. Henry football team travels to La Salle. Rock Island rail offers special car, decorated by Henryites. Gréatto forest pride grows as Henry hosts football hype. train departs at pm with possible fare reductions.
Dr Beelye proclaims Wintergreen Ointment the best salve for ants bruises rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back with a 25 cent price per box at Dr Powell's and T E Gapen.
An advertisement touts Disetreasing Stomach isons as permanently curable by a nervous tonic hailed as world wide remedy for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims miraculous relief from the first dose, with safe use and universal efficacy, sold by J B Powell. The notice also invites Woman's Q Club members to a November 18 meeting at Dell Adama's home to discuss a quotation on "The Child" chaired by Henriette Cleeren.
Letter from G. K. Boson to Hutchinst An coln Co. expresses satisfaction with a received overcoat and thanks Mr Andrews for his efforts. Boson promises to visit in spring for a salt.
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