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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
12
The Bergner Store announces full preparation for October and the demand from the public. The notice emphasizes readiness and equipment to meet customer needs as fall weather arrives.
The notice touts quality garments at unbeatable prices with a large selection of styles patterns and sizes. It claims a city best array proven by comparisons and invites shoppers to visit for value in suits coats and dresses.
We offer a wide range of suits at $25 promising a perfect fit. For years we have specialized in affordable menswear and this season the high quality and design from manufacturers let us set new value records this fall.
Advertises Bergner's hat shop as the place to find headwear that enhances personal style. Promotes hats that suit the wearer and add distinction while avoiding generic or belittling fashions.
Local notes from Rain, Normal and Granville recount visits to Springfield for the state fair, relatives visiting kin, travel to Peoria, Lincoln and Jonesboro, cattle shipments, hog cholera warnings, school duties, and a weather torn week that affected attendance at the Magnolia Grange fair. The piece highlights lectures, contests, and community life across several towns.
An 19th century ad touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as a universal healer for cuts burns bruises sores ulcers eczema and more. It highlights its use for sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and sprains and lists druggists T J Segraves and A J Ironmonger as sellers at 25 cents.
Major General Frederick Dent Grant declares the temperance standard in the army, for both officers and men, is exceptionally high and not exceeded in other walks of life, except perhaps in the church and among railroad employes.
A detailed account describes a gathering at Mrs. Wright’s home with many relatives and friends from Wenona Lostant Pontiac and Peru. An elegant dinner followed by supper marked a joyous occasion as flowers and gifts were exchanged highlighting Mrs. Wright’s remarkable faculties.
James C Dahlman the Omaha mayor and former sheriff of Dawes County recounts a varied career including Chadron mayor and Democratic committeeman. He endorses Foley Kidney Pills saying they gave him relief in a letter to Foley & Co. Chicago signed A J Tronmonger.
Attorney Henry I Nowlan of Peoria defends Kate Miller jailed in Hennepin County charged with shooting Jeston Miller on Labor Day morning. Trial set for the third Monday in October amid strong village and regional interest. The defense contends a liquor influenced assault by the brother-in-law prompted the shooting.
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