Storewide Low Prices Advertised For Three Months
A local store advertises three months of reduced prices on assorted items. The notice lists sale items with odd prices and claims all goods will be offered at the lowest possible figures.
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1882
Page
1
A local store advertises three months of reduced prices on assorted items. The notice lists sale items with odd prices and claims all goods will be offered at the lowest possible figures.
Public urged to inspect line of tinware claimed as finest in the city with prices never before offered to the trade. Estimates on tin and hardware roofing provided.
Lacon and surrounding areas report many using excursion rates to Chicago and the exposition. The bridge boat project advances, lumber shipments arrive, and 40 workers are expected next week. Plain talk on local politics, arrivals, land sales, and small-town incidents fill the week.
William Riddal and John McGullick plan to buy and ship cattle and hogs this winter, with Amos Leigh and sons also signaling purchases. A Bethel teaching group held a two week staging school and a Friday concert proved successful. Various locals travel, fall crops and farm sales are discussed, and county politics feature two strong ticket choices.
Rev Kern expected to take charge of Varna M E church next year after delivering sermon last Sabbath. Prof Kister from Henry in town Saturday impressed locals. Kennedy rents Wm Allen property and will move with family. Rev Lindsay prohibition candidate to address Varna voters Tuesday. Wa Allen’s household goods auctioned Thursday. headed to Nebraska soon. Linnie Myers visiting Venona friends. Swedes buy land adjoining church for cemetery. Tile factory to cease work for winter. Bertha Allen and little sister Dora visit uncle Will before west move. Sheriff Hancock in town Saturday interviewing voters. Cricket.
A fragment praises autumn days and homely dishes like buckwheat cakes pumpkin pies and sorghum. It mentions plentiful potatoes and evokes rustic comfort with nostalgic tone and regional flavor.
A satirical verse critiquing candidates and figures in a local election. It lampoons Whitefield supporters and warns of rival factions while praising a figure named Broofield for guiding the ticket. The piece hints at crime consequences and political tensions amid the upcoming vote.
The column notes seed corn and potato digging as pastimes at Wineral Springs. It mentions local moves, attendance at the Chicago exposition, travel to Bristol and Osbon, and various townsfolk including A Kaye Bo and H C Halley. It references a quiet Sabbath and a few odd events with neighbors.
Mennepin and neighbors report travel to Iowa Nebraska and Chicago visits this week. Mrs BE Stockdale Miss Alice Eddy and Misa Ida Greiner plan Chicago tours while W H Olasson and Worthing visit Livingston and Story counties. John Newburn of Wenona with brother and wife from Missouri stop by. Prof Brutkowicr profiles Peoria piano work. town notes say the sick are few and prospering.
A Lubricated defense of Prof Klater, Democratic candidate for county superintendent, extols his education and character. The piece lauds his intellect, Pennsylvanian roots, and potential to honor the office while noting local incidents, licenses, births, and small-town happenings in Henry and Joliet areas.
Hy Wheeler plans a Dakota trip to locate a homestead next week while Benj Loomis prepares his Towa land for an oxodis. Mrs McKean and Ella visit Bloomington as court sits at Hemmepin. Local politicking intensifies with various figures, a grand coon hunt, and a Wherry lyceum in session as schools progress under Mr Mitchell.
A tribute extols a faithful wife and mother and promotes Electric Bitters as the sure remedy for disease. It claims the tonic purifies blood, cleanses the stomach, and excretes malarial poison, selling for 60 cents through Dra Powell.
The Perry Transcript prints a rogue advertisement by James Nickolson seeking a wife with matrimonial terms. The notice invites women to contact him at the post office or visit the city butcher shop, described in a sensational, tongue in cheek reprint.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Dr Jones's Red Clover Tonic as a universal blood purifier. It touts German medical endorsement and claims to aid blood disorders, constipation, and general weakness. The offer lists 60 cents per bottle and mentions a druggist Alber Shy.
A reunion of No. B. 10 Ill Vola gathered at Bradford as guests of Mr and Mrs G W Read. About 22 of roughly 80 known residents attended. E D Were treasurer of the Hanna Wagon Co was present. The next meeting will be at the residence of Capt Mirchison in Elmira.
General Stampoaito advertises free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds, asthma, bronchitis and throat and lung ailments at Powell's drug store. Call to obtain a trial bottle.
Julius Watercott settles on Main Street joining J. H. Jones’s tenement. Lumberman G.H. Gone moves into H. A. Hutchings house. Clint Kalb becomes lessee of J. D. Woodward homestead. Ed Heath to occupy Edwards Street residence after renovation. Will Thorp relocates to Mich Louis house.
An assorted fragment advertises Dr Bigelow's Positive Card at Albert Nay's drug store for coughs and throat ailments. It notes W. H. Worley growing three watermelons weighing 35 39 and 42 pounds and mentions Grice's Glycerine Salve for skin and burns. Also references a poem release by Clarence R. Ney and a sales note for Brainerd's Sons in Chicago.
Dyspepsia weak back and other troubles caused great suffering but Parker's Ginger Tonic made me feel like a new person. A strong endorsement from Mrs. Maritz of Pittsburgh.
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