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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
10
The Bergner store markets its three Cs courtesy carefulness confidence as its platform. It credits ongoing customer satisfaction as the source of its growth and success after years of applying these principles.
The Bergner store notes rapid five year growth in the Woolner Building due to the influence of the three "C's" and full stocks of high quality national merchandise. It disavows shoddy goods and shady dealings.
Twenty two expert plowmen tilled a large part of a 160 acre Illinois farm on Friday as 6000 spectators cheered the 34th annual Wheatland plowing contest held on Mrs Anna Hafenrichter farm six miles east of Aurora. The event touted as the most successful in history, featured intense competition and drew wide local interest.
Henry and Magnolia community items list callers, shoppers, visitors and events. Names include Florence Wells, Ray Wddingfield, Roy Waite, Hazel Glover, Minnie Roberts, Ed Mathis, Ora Mathis, and many others from Wenona, Lostant, Varna, Peoria, Ottawa, and nearby towns. A chicken stew at Magnolia High, O. E. S. initiation, and a vehicle show in Peoria are noted among gatherings and local errands.
W G Griffith will dedicate his new seed house next Saturday evening. The structure is imposing and equipped with conveniences. Teachers may be absent Friday for the Northern Illinois Teachers' meeting in Dixon. Friday lecture by Prof Hieronymous of Eureka on the Passion Play and Bavarian village life was an educational treat.
John Skeet visits Peoria and Elvin Spring visits from Rockford join a stream of local news. Births, birthdays, hospital visits, trips to Mendota and Dwight, and a new water works tower build are noted along with church convention plans and state fair premiums.
James McNabb serves on Peoria federal petit jury. W W Johnston and John Travis attended an implement show in Peoria. Mr and Mrs Harry Hull visiting relatives in Chicago. W W Johnston under doctor care but able to go out. Mrs George Ziegler away visiting. Ruth Morgensen visiting brother near Lostant. W A Kings entertained friends from Tonica. Mrs Ernest Mills and children visited Pa Koehler. Flossie Stearns visiting Granville. Nora Koehler visited Mrs F EB Kerns. Vern Miller couple welcomed a four pound baby boy. McNabb Ladies Aid to host Halloween social and oyster dinner at Ziegler's hall Friday Oct 27. Fortune teller will entertain. Strawn Ladies Aid to serve chicken pie Saturday night Oct 21.
A bold promo notices prompt calls and distance no object for burial insurance. It touts up to date equipment and service at reasonable prices with a call to Consult the undersigned for best options.
Granville reports a rare reunion as Prof. L A Thomas, believed dead, visits the office with plans from Maine to California. Squirrels display clever walnut hoarding at a Woodshed roof. Robert McSmith near death from Bright's disease. Large crowds attend James Barnard sale. Virgil Vale and Joseph Chase buy a Ford for 275. Edgerley home under finishing touches. Coroner Peterson visits Toluca. Louis Michela sells bakery to F W Roberts. Clarence Hedrick opens tailoring shop. Mrs John McNish home from Sparland teaching. Sheriff Motter surveys Seven carloads of grapes for Italian wine. Street vender on bank corner dispenses small change.
A historical newspaper blurb touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as strike-breakers for the liver kidneys and bowels. It claims they restore natural function and health promptly and invites readers to buy at 25 cents from T. J. Segraves and A. J. Ironmonger druggists.
A joint note announces a special combination rate for the Chicago Daily Record-Herald and The Henry Republican. It invites readers to place orders now for the discounted duo subscription and specifies submission details and deadline.
There is nothing better than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children. It is safe and sure. For sale by A. J. Ironmonger and T. J. Segraves, druggists.
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