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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
2
The piece ponders the word Thanksgiving and its weighty meaning amid prosperity and hardship. It lauds progress, gratitude for schools and churches, and calls for unity to battle social evils while noting editorial leadership changes at The Inter Ocean and a bridge toll comparison showing a drop due to policy.
A Thanksgiving wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs G M Looke in La Prairie Centre unites Miss Latha K Locke and Rev J P Nesbit with Rev George Lloyd officiating. The event includes a private ceremony, a reception, and plans for the couple to visit Chicago and Hoopeston before establishing a home nearby.
The piece reflects on Thanksgiving origins in New England and Europe, mentions pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce histories, and notes local events. It previews a Public Commercial Club entertainment, a Henry guard band instruction, and the Kris Kringle Karnival in Peoria with festive preparations and promised details in the next issue.
A new Bible-based game by Rey L. K. Long of Lacon promises instruction and interest. It features fifteen Bible figures with two facts and a key saying for each, plus four question cards and memory aids to expand play. Neatly boxed with full directions, it is sold at Powers Fair Store as a fine holiday gift.
A lively Matt Epworth League program drew a large audience at the New Opera House on Friday night. Performers included Miss Myr Broaddus, Grace Winship, Edna Hillabrand, Leota Rogers, Otto Rogers, and Mrs W W Eagleston, with a patriotic tableau and several encores highlighting vocal and instrumental solos. The event closed with a tableau and a prayerful finale, ending after midnight amid social activity and strong financial returns.
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