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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
11
An advertisement contrasts footwear with furniture, arguing shoes cost little and wear out in months while furniture costs hundreds and should last for years. It emphasizes lasting value, implying furniture should outlive quick wear and offer durability beyond a simple impulse buy.
Sparland reports a golden wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. T E Gapen at the Sparland Masonic lodge hall. Guests from Ottawa Chillicothe and Des Moines attended. The couple received 50 yellow chrysanthemums and warm remarks as they began their 51st year of marriage.
Spurland school notes detail fourth grade pumpkin faces on the October calendar and memorized Nell and Her Bird. Intermediate room pupils finish raffia mats and collect seeds for nature studies while Spider Webs remains a topic. Visitors include Mrs McCartney and Mrs Luft. janitor Mr Ridenour built a new cup board for the primary room.
The M Q church schedules Sunday services at 7 PM with Epworth League at 6 PM and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 PM. Pastor McLeish asks for donations and gifts for the Christmas ship to Europe by October 26, noting the ship sails November 10.
Joint Sunday school convention at the Cottage M EB Church features a 2:00 pm start with song service led by Will Piper, then discussions on the teacher's responsibilities, today’s lesson, and a Christmas Ship plan explanation. A teen questions segment, solos, and a closing business meeting cap the day with remarks by Rev. Stevens.
Bellefontaine readers hear a testimonial from Mrs. J. K Lamborn praising Vinci for restoring energy, appetite, sleep, and strength after other remedies failed. The ad cites Vinol as a cod liver oil based tonic with iron, suited for nervous, weak, tired, and run-down women seeking improved health.
Announcements confirm the October 15 marriage of James Patterson and Mary Frances Leaditt of Chicago. Local visits include Mrs. Shirley near Chillicothe and Mrs. Ollie Hastings hosting Yankee Street supper October 27. Everett Edminster returns home from Chicago hospital with six weeks in bed ahead. Invitations issued for the October 28 marriage of John Monier and Ethel Robb.
Catherine Woods Reed born 1835 Mt Vernon Scioto County Ohio died October 1914 at Marion County Kentucky widow of Thomas Reed. She raised six children and one adopted son Russell after Civil War hardships. A devout Christian, she trusted in God and looked forward to heavenly reunion. Ad ends with testimonial about Chamberlains Tablets.
Mrs Wesley Nickerson visits Aurora to see granddaughter Mrs Kittie Clark. Ford Moody visits Peoria Eureka over weekend. Dance draws praise and plans to attend again. Mrs Otto Symmes returns from Joliet leaving Allen Morrison for an operation in Chicago. Charles Perkins sick but improving. Clifford Nurss travels Cedar Rapids Camp Grove Lawn Ridge for a day with relatives. Wm Predmore aids George Sims with hedge pulling using a large machine. Roy Wilcox also hedge fencing on Riddell farm. Charlie Moore and Charlie Gaumer market gasoline powered concrete mixers north of the area. Unusual fall wheat acreage sown. rains aided plowing and sowing, crop outlook promising but conditions remain tough.
A public note proclaims a D D D Prescription oil wash from Wintergreen as a proven eczema remedy amid many faddish cures. The claim is backed by local store assurance to patrons and neighbors after testing, inviting discussion at the shop.
A car-load of Pennsylvania winter apples on track at Henry will arrive between October 1 and 15. Orders taken in advance. Price per bushel one dollar ten cents. Clark Wolf. Advertisement. September 24.
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