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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
6
Advertises Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain fatigue and kidney issues. Claims endorsement by a bishop Mrs Bishop who testifies to personal benefits. Mentions price and availability through dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Classified sale notices list cemetery work services, a poultry buyer offering high prices, a farm with 120 acres under cultivation 12 miles from Henry and near Tread, and a six room cottage with modern amenities on Western avenue titled the Johnston property.
About twelve acres of estate land adjoining the city winds, a two story house with outbuildings. Moderate price. Apply at this office. 10-20-4¢
House with five rooms and outbuildings including barn and cistern water, city water, and an orchard. Also two vacant lots in the north part of the city. Terms: apply to Raymond for particulars.
The Illinois Supreme Court declares the 1911 high school district organization act unconstitutional for Henry Township and similar districts. The ruling affects many townships with population limits and questions the authority of local boards to operate as de facto schools. State Superintendent Blair notes the Henry Township High School may remain de facto, while the 1915 Free High School Tuition Act is also struck down, complicating funding and tuition for districts without high schools.
An article notes plans for a grand bridge to connect Oakland and San Francisco over San Francisco Bay. The proposed structure would cost about 22 million dollars, extend about a half mile, carry three roadways and four railroads, with large spans able to clear ships. The piece also briefly mentions rural oddities and a traveling dairy cow story as side notes.
An advertisement extols Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey as a natural remedy for colds. It claims honey and glycerine soothe irritated membranes, ease breathing, and break up the cold, suitable for children and adults, at 25 cents from any druggist.
Obituary notes John H Price age 53 dies in Maxbass after heart trouble. Born July 10 1863 at McConnell Illinois he lived in Centre Hall Pennsylvania Henry Illinois Princeton Illinois and McConnell Illinois before moving to Maxbass. Survived by wife daughter two brothers two sisters and father. Funeral held at the old McConnell home with Rev Walter Norma and Rev Hutchins officiating.
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