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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
3
Sparland area items summarize visits by Peoria residents, church events, school notes, and social gatherings. Mentions include the Hanry Republican subscription, family visits from Toluca and Toluca area, Ford runabout purchase, Thanksgiving style socials, and local voting activity.
South Whitefield residents enjoy ideal weather as Fred Bly and family visit Ford Schupp. Henry Slavin leases Davis Slough for trapping and hunting with a fine drying display. Mrs Travia assists Miss Etta Wunder. Emma Bussell of San Diego visits Cornell family members, Delbert Marshall sells a corn shelter near Speer, Whitefield Duck Club forms from Frey brothers at Goose Dale and Schick land, leasing lake and marsh.
Stop the first cold with Dr King’s New Discovery. For 47 years it soothes coughs and relieves congestion. Suitable for young and old, buy a bottle today at your druggist for 60 cents.
Probate hearings cover estates of Mary L Bell James Burnett Ruth E Wilcox and William Wilcox William Kapraun and Sobn Karraun Ellen Amster with reports approved guardianship for William Duffield and admin letters issued for Davis. Also minor guardianship and final settlements noted with hearings set for November 20 at 10 p m.
The article argues that farmers and townspeople must unite with a cooperative spirit to foster town growth. It critiques selfish merchant interests and social events driven by profit, warning such divisions hinder progress and threaten trade as communities exist for the common welfare.
An investigation across railroads shows drivers at crossings are largely responsible for accidents and injuries. About 1000 motorists were killed or hurt last year, prompting railroads to publish warnings and place cards in garages to remind drivers to watch for trains.
MILO Oscar Chasteen suffers trembled poisoning in his hand. George Thomas spent Sunday with Cuff Reed who entertained at Mrs Eluio Bark’s home Saturday afternoon. Fifteen members responded. The hostess served dalle pie ice cream and cake. They will meet with Marjorie Smith on Saturday afternoon Nov 18. Frank Barkman and family visiting Walter Montley Sunday. Mary Harris helps Mrs Charlie Reld with house cleaning. Joseph Hsangel and wife and Mr and Mrs Hoentley visited Robert Conover Sunday. Henry Friday did laundry trading. A meeting will be held at Mr BF Monter’s home Friday evening to organize a Bible study class if invited.
The article credits Nancy Johnson with inventing the ice cream freezer and traces the rise of ice cream in the United States from early methods to modern large scale production. It notes per capita consumption and a booming industry with rising fortunes, while mentioning Thyra Sumter Winslow disputing claims about Dally Madison’s role and referencing a White House reception during President Madison’s era. The piece spans historical origins, regional differences in consumption, and promotional ads for health products and subscriptions.
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