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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1910
Page
5
A fragmentary advertisement proclaims a "lowest prices" grocery store with "pest" quality guaranteed and slogans about unrivalled cheapness. It lists prices for flour, sugar, tobacco, cereals, coffee, chocolate, soap, oats, beans, and more, claiming bargains 18 percent below competitors and a high cash-price offer for butter and eggs.
A collage of items from 1910 including paint work on The Wels building, Mrs. Carrie Thornton visiting relatives, laborers building a hay barn for Hugh Finnegan west of Putnam, and Adam Halbleib selling 66 milch cows for 2480 total. Also notes on Sunday shop closings, meat deliveries ending, a corduroy coat misplaced, a Chicago show invitation for Henry area visitors, Hunter Lumber Co purchasing a yard with new management, an election night accident to Taylor Smith, and ongoing power system upgrades by Henry Electric Power Co linking Chillicothe and Henry for 24 hour service at lower prices.
A patchwork of items appears, noting sales such as Rowley’s 6c cigars, local visit by William Harney, upcoming Fair Store events, Christmas shopping, chimney repairs, and a 1910 to 1911 health notice. It also mentions Dr Alice Schwartzel leaving Lacon for Chicago, a new osteopath Dr J Higenbotham, river navigation, state tax valuations, travels of Clara Fort and Anna Bellows, and local society notes from Henry and Peoria auto show planning.
The Watercott Store advertises a broad collection of cloaks furs overcoats suits and shoes with a promise of money back if not satisfied. It touts high quality clothing at low prices and claims an extensive selection for men women and children across Misses and Ladies sizes.
In Henry, Santa Claus will be at the Fair Store on Saturday December 3 from 11 to 3. The event accompanies holiday openings and specials, including 10 cent cigars and gifts for children. Local residents report train running changes, moon eclipse sightings, and multiple social and business notices across Henry and surrounding towns.
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