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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
7
The text presents fragmented gossip about a political figure named Brank Lory Den and a candidate associated with the Kennedys, praising familiar ways of living and appealing to voters. It suggests strong support and expectations of a large vote in a state election.
Services at the Presbyterian church for Mrs. Mary L. Bell wife of the late Charles Bell Sr were conducted by Rev. R. W. Martin. The obituary was read, and pallbearers and mourners attended the service held in Peoria County with burial in Henry cemetery.
The advertisement urges the average man to treat a cold seriously and avoid risky progression. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as harmless and widely available, claiming long use and established reputation with no opium.
Wallace J Black born and raised in Washburn with education in Washburn and Marshall county. He earned an A B cum laude at Monmouth College Illinois and played college tennis basketball and baseball. He studied law at Chicago University Law School earning Juris Doctor in 1912 then practiced in Lacon from 1913 onward. He had not previously run for public office.
Political notes say Colonel Roosevelt will energize the campaign on the stump. In the Illinois GOP primary Frank O Lowden led with 227,443 votes, Morton D Hull 117,229, Frank L Smith 76,287. On the Democratic side Governor Edward F Dunne led with 151,763, Brinton 65,639, Traynor 21,105.
Notice to voters of Marshall County announces registration will be held at a voting place in the county on Tuesday October 17 1916 and Tuesday following for those to be registered on the above dates. County Clerk Lawrence D Gregory. Advt.
Peoria’s Hippodrome launches an amusement revolution with a continuous show featuring five vaudeville acts and the latest film productions. Tickets cost 19 cents in the afternoon and 10 to 15 cents in the evening, with symphony orchestra music provided. The large capacity venue offers low prices unseen in Chicago for cinema masterpieces. Audience can enter and exit freely as the show runs continuously.
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