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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
6
Community diary items detail visits among families in the area, farming activity, illnesses, and travel. Residents including Swaney, Griffiths, Wilsons, Mills, and Anderson are mentioned visiting relatives in nearby towns and tending crops and livestock. An item notes Ward residents' wartime draft loyalty and a forthcoming honor board in Streetor.
In the Granville Echo obituary of Captain John Swaney, the John Swaney Consolidated School is praised as a rural education pioneer. It notes initial opposition, eventual countywide support, and Swaney’s lifelong philanthropy. The piece reflects on his vision, public service, and the school’s enduring impact on Putnam County Illinois.
A friendly greeting from Governor Lowden praises Mrs. Lowden for a life crowned by good deeds. The note thanks readers for kind wishes and stresses the value of a life well spent.
Local items report Rev Barstead ill with jumbago causing no church services. Families share visits and travel with many names including Alleman Deininger Clemens Hetrick and Newport. Health updates note illnesses, births, and recoveries, plus routine letters from Camp Gordon and Danville, with multiple hometown associations and shipments.
Mrs Whitney presided as the association discussed economical garment care and repair. D. alen Glodtalier led a talk on conserving clothing with practical tips and suggested meeting details and join efforts for improving attire.
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