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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
2
Serges home spun fabrics including velvets corduroys and novelty cloths headline Bergner's fall suit selection. The store invites shoppers to visit for easy, wide material options to tailor a new outfit.
We offer many suit prices from 15 to 60 with $25 as the popular choice. A wide variety of patterns and materials ensures freedom of selection and high tailoring quality, so buyers will not regret their fall purchase at Bergner's.
A wide assortment of dresses coats skirts waists and sweaters is prepared for fall purchases. The store offers a breadth of garments not commonly found in Peoria, ensuring every woman’s fall wardrobe needs are met.
Winter is approaching as recent days bring forceful reminders that colder weather demands heavier garments for warmth and comfort. The piece notes fur or insulated outfits as seasonable choices amid cooling temperatures and shifting wardrobes.
Bergner's fur department promotes a great selection of fine furs with visibly perfect skins. Despite shrinking skin availability, prices are advertised as favorable for fall shoppers and fur buyers.
A letter argues that schoolhouses need telephones despite cost. It cites storms and pickup delays, children awaiting rides, and school incidents as reasons for immediate home school communication. Proposes teacher as custodian during sessions with phones kept during vacations.
Local notes mention a masquerade ball in the Masonic hall on Halloween Eve with many locals attending. Reports include social events at the Smalls' house, market and fair attendance, and numerous visitors from Magnolia Toluca Wenona and Varna. Community groups like the Magnolia Ladies Aid and Rebekah lodge hosted events and fundraisers with receipts noted.
The report details a foot amputation in Streator with hopeful doctors and gratitude from Mrs. Charles Hartenbower for hospital bouquets and support from local clubs. It notes visits by Griffin to Tiskilwa, a water works tower groundwork, county conventions, and fair ribbons won by Merritt and Wierman. It also records a wedding at Lostant’s St John’s church with Balenseifer and Grein, including attendees and post service plans.
A strong guarantee backs Rexall Orderlies claiming complete relief for constipation with a free supply if not. The remedy is described as gentle effective safe bone regulator and tonic that reestablishes nature's functions without griping nausea and can be taken by anyone including children and the elderly. Three sizes 10c 25c and 50c offered only at the local store.
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