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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1918
Page
10
A Bruce Barton essay in The American Hebrew recounts three men of different faiths who unite in wartime welfare drives and reflect on newfound civic solidarity. The piece leads into national election outcomes, with state and party tallies across governorships and Congress, plus sugar and flour policy shifts from the food administration.
Emma Strawn Brown, daughter of late Jacob Strawn, sues Robert D. Brown in Los Angeles court for a tract in Crenshaw Heights bought with her funds. She alleges coercion and deceit after their 1917 marriage and a deed in joint tenancy. Brown counters with threats and denial as the trial continues.
The following real estate will be sold four miles south of Toluca on Tuesday November 26 1918 at 2 o clock The west half of the northwest quarter and the southwest quarter of section 32 in Bennington township Marshall county Illinois plus residence property in Pattonsburg Terms see bills Trustees Henry C Patton Warren A Patton. Durac Jersey pigs for sale Various farms.
Bedford Ohio testimonial declares Vinol cured years of weakness and nervous fatigue. Mrs. Frank A. Harkey credits Vinol with restoring her health after doctor recommended it. A. J. Ironmonger Druggist Henry guarantees the cod liver and iron tonic for such conditions.
Repairs near completion allow government vessels to use the canal on their way to open waters. Two large U-boat chasers under Lieutenants Thelman and Ogle passed through last week, signaling navigability likely for military traffic until navigation ends with ice. Commercial traffic could follow next spring with several fleets under construction. Hold your Liberty Bonds and keep them secure.
1600 miles of highway will be constructed in Illinois next year as part of a 4600 mile system. Work will start after spring once war industries board restrictions are lifted. Key routes include Chicago to St. Louis, St. Louis to Terre Haute, Chicago to Danville, and Chicago to Fulton, with $10,000,000 available by July 1 from federal state and county sources plus bond funds.
The London Express lists wartime casualties by nation with Germany six million nine hundred thousand, Austria four and a half million, France four million, Britain two hundred forty nine thousand, Turkey seven hundred fifty thousand, Belgium three hundred fifty thousand, Roumania two hundred thousand, Bulgaria two hundred thousand. The paper places Russia and others outside the tally and estimates total wartime casualties at twenty six million men.
Paris based Le Matin states Germany owes France 68 billion dollars. The bill totals 28 billion for cost of war, 20 billion in reparations, 8 billion for pensions, 1 billion for 1871 indemnities, and 11 billion in interest. The note questions whether payment should be made in advance.
The piece argues that real happiness depends on a true home not just a structure. It stresses the home as daily gathering place for loved ones, recreation, refreshment, and inner joy from united family fellowship.
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