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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1916
Page
11
Local Sparland notes for November 16 1916 record social calls births visits and errands across Henry Lacon Peoria and Chicago. Postmaster D R Taylor to remain until civil service appointment. Sparland School notes report basketball double header Friday and student activities with Miss Frisbey and Marguerite McLaughlin absent sick.
Mrs EB Sumpon of Englewood Illinois says prolonged illness with headaches nervousness hot flashes left her near insanity after spending 1900 on doctors. A neighbor's testimonial leads her to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and she reports full recovery and urges others to try it. The ad notes doctors tried their best but herbs and roots may help, offering free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
Helen Luft and Bella Rae emerge as leaders in the grammar room spelling contest this week while Thomas and James Corpton have exited the room to move to the country.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a December 9 1916 examination in Lacon Alabama to certify for the fourth class postmaster vacancy at Sparland and other offices. Applicants must be U S citizens 21 or older, reside in the local post office territory, and file by seven days before the exam.
A cold wave with light snow flurries touched South Whitefield as residents kept warm. Vernell Stout visited his mother and brother at the Hayline home. Ralph McLuskey's Peoria family are visiting. Miss Riddell stayed with her aunt Mrs. Sellers, and Mrs. Lane and daughter visited George Waughop's. Other mentions include families near Tiskilwa and a nurse Mrs. Travis visiting home folks. Edwin Irwin of New Kensington seeks relief from croup with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advised.
A local merchant marks down seasonal stock to recover costs. Example shows 1000 overcoats bought at $25, sold 700 at $25, remaining 300 at $19, totaling $23,200 against a $19,000 bill, illustrating why retailers reduce prices late in a season to clear inventory and pay debts. buyers who read Republican ads can save money.
James Parsons repaired Mrs. James Compton’s tenant house last week. Mrs. Bertha Parsons, ill with pneumonia, is weak but able to sit up. Winter began with snow and overcast skies. Morris Holmes makes his annual Florida trip. Mrs. Phil Compton returned from Nebraska. Baptist Aid plans a Thanksgiving bazaar at Yankee Street church. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Russell visited Buffington family in La Prairie. Ada Pringle hosted the Aid Society meeting prior to the bazaar. Hufnagels visited from Whitefield to see Bertha Parsons, and visited Newell relatives. Otis Thompson reports his brother Jink critically ill with typhoid pneumonia in La Rose. Jink, born in Steuben, draws concern from friends. Henry Republican offers travel letters, including Mrs. Theo Disosway’s California journey and reflections on war’s toll. The writer notes readers’ connections and prosperity wishes for Parker’s California home.
The Farmers' Review argues that church influence shapes community welfare and national prosperity. It warns prosperity dulls religious fervor, citing historical cycles from Rome to America, urging a God fearing, righteous populace to sustain economic and civic growth.
Probate Court reports approve sale of personal property for Ellen Auster and hearings on heirs and distributive shares for John W. Grieves Ruth Wilcox Nellie F H Shaw and Albert Feazel. Claims allowed for Nellie Shaw include various class amounts. Real estate transfers list Josephine Helen to Katherine Miller Lot 6 Block 46 Varna and Susan L Peters to Chauncey Peters Sec 22 Whitefield.
The article urges testing seed corn in fall before frost and emphasizes selecting ears by October maturity, strong stalks, and two to three stalks per hill. It notes variation in yield among ears, the value of a seed plot, and proper drying and storage to maximize next spring's crop and profits.
A quirky list asks 25 general knowledge questions including current leaders, geography, science, and local details. It challenges readers to answer from memory, covering topics from US presidents to Illinois counties and rail lines.
An advertisement urges quick relief for winter coughs with Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey. It touts pine tar honey and glycerine to ease congestion loosen phlegm and shorten colds and notes the bottle formula explains its claims. The ad appears in The Republican and mentions 25e at the druggist.
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