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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1888
Page
7
Local advertisements promote a Saturday only sale at J H Jones & Sons offering cloaks and overcoats at bargain prices. The item list suggests a bustling general shop atmosphere with community updates and notices interspersed.
The Henry Republican prints as Henry Illinois post office matter dated Thursday November 16 1888. It notes second class matter and publishing details for the local paper in Henry Illinois.
The item list promotes Our Big 4 cigars and Japan tea and teapots at 50 cents from R. E. Hills, furs bought by A. C. Wess, Keen Kutter tools from L A. Meier & Sons, and numerous sales notices for furniture, hardware, and fashion goods. Local merchants urge visits to Gates Bazaar and Gates's display, with Henry venues hosting bands and new opera hall leases.
A notice from Menpora Illinois dated November 6 1888 details a full settlement of Endowment Policy No 865 with Union Central Life Insurance Co for 1111764 dollars. Jacob McLuen notes the policy originally insured for 1000 dollars with six dividends totaling 11764 held for maturity. The text argues tax advantages of such investments and urges readers to apply to local agents.
An 1888 advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It notes sale at Dr Powell's drug store and includes a long set of unrelated letters about an election prank involving a dead crow and other local anecdotes.
Corner Main and Adams Peoria agents for slx Railroads and Ocean Steam ships. Lowest rates to all points with choice of routes. Been before purchasing money saved.
Uncalled for letters include Albert Burlingham John W Dillow C F Gipson Arnold Kron Mary Malackey Harry A Porter John Bran Ivy and Mr Seizzich. Mail closes at 9 30 a m and 4 30 p m night mail at 7 20 pm. A notice promotes subscribing for local events marriages obituaries and legal notices as a benefit of reading the paper.
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