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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
4
Widespread removal of advertising and sale limits on sugar flour and other foods announced. Retail candy sales restrictions lifted while per capita sugar allowances issued to retailers and bakers. Grain license revocations warned for those not adjusting with farmers. Local food administrators urge compliance ahead of census data collection.
Chief of Staff reports more than 60 000 American soldiers killed and about 180 000 wounded in the war. He outlines divisions and units slated for early return to the United States and authorizes Pershing to send home non occupation forces as transportation allows.
An old period advertisement claims kidney problems are the chief body danger and hawks GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure. It urges immediate purchase through a pharmacist with money-back promises and repeated injections of unproven relief.
Governor Lowden urges Illinois citizens to invest in War Savings Stamps as a Thrift drive. The November 28 through year end push seeks broad participation, urging all ages to support the war effort and welcome returning soldiers.
The article outlines federal support for wounded servicemen including free medical care, rehabilitation, vocational training, artificial limbs, and post discharge treatment. It notes compensation during hospital and training periods and mentions Liberty bond contributions to this effort. It also discusses Japan as a price-based trade competitor and postwar protection concerns.
The Anti Saloon League held its annual meeting on the second Sunday in November but postponed because of quarantine. A Sunday school program featured recitations songs and music. Stars were added to the service flag honoring Louis Philips Walter Helper Alden Dunne Ben Ford Chaplat Hiram Hoge and Frank Weaver. Rev Van Leer spoke inviting attendance at Sunday school and Miss Bella Evans discussed W C T U work. The ratification song by Mrs. W J Bryan closed the program. Benediction followed.
A historical roundup details U S actions in World War I including a war chest of 57 billion dollars 7 017 billion extended as loans to allies an army of five million 2 million on battlefields and a further million in training a navy of 1 000 ships 18 million tons of food shipments and massive merchant shipping tonnage plus Red Cross relief efforts. It notes a Granville State bank board election with W E Hawthorne named director following Dr Ayma ney Pa Paa’s death and a funeral notice for E Fenwick as funeral director.
A collection of small advertisements listing items for sale including dry popcorn storage batteries and baby buggy, a warning against farm trespassing, and poultry and poultry-related sales with prices. Also includes a practical nurse contact and a fragrance of misc notices from the office.
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