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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1913
Page
2
A Henry Illinois page notes club meetings at the Commercial club and a woman’s club event on November 17. It reports Audubon Society gains in bird protection, Lincoln memorial construction tweaks, burglaries in town, and various local notices including weddings and cemetery plans.
The piece contrasts Julian Hawthorne’s release with society’s cautious reception and highlights State Superintendent F G Blair urging teachers nationwide to weigh the profits and losses of long summer vacations. It recalls U S policy notes from the post Civil War era on recognition in Mexico and the Maximilian regime.
A fragmented alliterative squib recalls Woodrow Wilsons wife washing Washingtons white house windows. The quirky family chatter features playful phrases about warm water and washes, echoing early 20th century wordplay.
An Oak Grove church group stresses health, cheer, and faith as key attitudes. Members emphasize positive outlook and community support to uplift spirits.
Detroit cable dispatch reports the 1914 Cadillac wins the Dewar Trophy from the Royal Automobile Club of Britain, marking its second international triumph. The award honors standardization excellence and practical service tests, including a 1000 mile road trial with high efficiency and reliability metrics.
Conversation reveals anxious guests anticipate social challenge as mothers report they have nothing to wear for the upcoming gathering. The tone hints at social pressure and potential outfit dilemmas among attendees.
Classified ad fragments list multiple sales offers including 80 cords of dry white oak wood for $1.50 per cord near Henry and Varna, 112 acre Duffield farm in Whitefield township with price via H J Gregory, a 10 room Magnolia Illinois residence on two lots with nearby 861 acre farm and stock barn, and 8 head of coming 3 year old draft cattle for cash or on time from A R Fairbanks Varna Illinois. Dr Be H Bradley eye ear nose throat in Peoria Illinois also listed.
Advertisement lists seasoned white oak posts at 10 cents and dry white oak wood at 1.50 per cord. Timber located about 314 miles northwest of Putnam near Varna. Also mentions a cottage listing near a German Catholic church and inquiries directed to Frank Bush residence.
Columba Dye Works advertises stallion 7¢ imported dye service in Peoria at 1-17 Main St. Vivid claims include garment cleaning dyeing and finishing with guaranteed results. Immediate attention and prompt delivery promised for out of city orders.
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