22 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1896
Page
1
Local items report visitors from Brimfield and Sparland, school events, church notices, a cistern project near the KE church, a large Armenia benefit dinner bringing in funds, and political rallies with speakers from Springfield and Chicago. Also noted are deaths, gifts of garments by the Home Relief Society, and farm and market updates.
The Woman's Club met October 19 at Mrs Evelyn Jones home with reports from the State Federation at Springfield and an Art Department program. Mrs Jones presented a paper on Musical Form while members discussed form in music and the relations of life and masteries.
Friday half term exams announced with a light roll call. Preparatory bookkeeping begins Monday. Literary exercises held in grammar school Friday. Senior class finished Macbeth and will read Othello next. Misa Arnold visited home in Galesburg over the weekend.
A Lincoln Nebraska sister writes from the same Ward as W. J. Bryan that Bryan is not fit for president. She argues his defeat in his own ward and urges voters to back McKinley for protection, prosperity, and peace. She touts restored industry, high wages, and steady money as keys to happy homes.
An advertisement asserts that a healthy liver prevents bilious symptoms and indigestion and claims Herbine cures liver stomach and bowel disorders. It warns of blood poisoning when the liver fails and promotes a 76 cent price with free trial bottles at Dr Powell's.
The first meeting of the Marshall County Teachers Association for the school year 1890 will be held in the high school at Washburn NL on Saturday October 24 beginning at 10 oclock AM. All teachers are urged to attend and school directors and others interested in public schools are invited. M M Martary, Secretary.
Advertisement claims Electric Bitters provide a permanent cure for all forms of headache and habitual constipation by toning the bowels. It urges victims to try the remedy and purchase large bottles for fifty cents at Dr Powell's Drug Store.
We offer the latest wedding, dancing, birthday and anniversary stationery with engraving services. Visit The Republican office to discuss first class printing and take orders for all engraving needs.
The Dilinois New Church Association invites citizens to a threeday Illinois Association program beginning Oct 22 with a World Religious Need conference and talks by L P Mercer E D Daniels Thomas A King plus meetings of the Executive Committee Ministers and Sunday School work. A reception follows the Oct 24 social time at George Burt’s residence.
The advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the superior blood purifier with greater cost and exclusive cure record. It also touts Hood's Pills as the best family cathartic and liver medicine, described as gentle, reliable, and effective.
A Wisconsin potato dealer reports a robust week of unloading and invites customers to visit. The salesman notes higher sales than any competitor, citing last year eleven carloads received with eight sold. J. A. MeliOx.
An advertisement invites prospective students to enroll in business training at Brown's Peoria Business College. Catalogues are available on request.
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