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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
5
A local store touts savings and quality, claiming to offer better returns than any rival in Central Illinois. It emphasizes Sterling brand goods and wide availability for homes in the region.
Watercott & Co advertises a large central Illinois stock of fur coats jackets caps suits waists skirts and undergarments for men women and children. The store claims big savings to 50 cents on the dollar and stresses planning for winter wear and proper styles at low prices.
A striking collection features a broad range of winter hats. Every piece is new and crafted by skilled milliners with refined coloring and smart silhouettes. Prices are moderate, offering affordable styles from high quality materials.
A large sale features women's furs at one third to half off regular prices with broad choices and early purchasing savings. Also a big display of rockers chairs tables and kitchen goods offers cheaper prices than elsewhere with jewelry cut glass and silverware in stock by Rogers quality noted as high and affordable.
Local notes report Santa Claus at the Fair store on Dec 7 with a 1:30 pm appearance for children. D. Shields heads to Oklahoma with 1001 tablets at The Henry Republican office. Several community events include a Masonic meeting, tea honoring Mrs. Morgan of California, and paving plans for an alley.
The article notes carvers beginning work on the Leavitt ice house on Tuesday and mentions John Kine spending Monday and Tuesday with his daughter in Bartonville. It also lists various local visits, farm and creamery news, and community notices from Henry and surrounding areas.
A wide array of items from Henry County society includes Mrs. Charles Smith welcoming a baby girl born Nov. 11, with grandmother Mrs. Salisbury noted in city circles. Henry Republican urges reader submissions while detailing church, lodge, and social news.
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