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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1916
Page
19
The adv promotes the Auto-Oiled Aermotor windmill claiming it runs in light winds, uses an oil flooded gear case, and only needs annual oil. It touts an easy to build galvanized steel tower and urges replacing older mills with this up to date design.
Frank L. Smith of Dwight campaigned in Marshall County, denouncing the spoils system and urging a budget system to curb public spending. He cited tax increases from 16 million to 46 million in ten years and warned of 1925 projections, pledging to reorganize taxation if elected, while inviting scrutiny of rivals Lowden and Hull.
Lawrence D. Gregory, county clerk, certifies colors for official and specimen ballots for the Marshall County Illinois primary on September 18 1916. Official ballots list Republican white Democratic green Progressive blue Socialist orange. Specimens show Republican yellow Democratic pink Progressive salmon Socialist brown. Seal and signature dated August 30 1916.
Marshall and Putnam counties hosted Glifford Ireland and companions touring in autos last Saturday. He spoke in Magnolia and ten nearby towns promoting his congressional candidacy as Republicans prepare to vote next Wednesday. A second item notes the death of Mrs. Sadie Byrne, detailing her birth in Oxbow Illinois September 7, 1867, and her Chicago residence since marriage to L D Byrne, with funeral services and interment in Sunnemin Cemetery.
In Marshall County Illinois 1916 Hazel Phillips files bill for divorce against Frank J. Phillips. Affidavit shows defendant concealed in state and summons issued returnable October 2 1916. Defendant urged to appear October 2 1916 otherwise decree will be entered. Judge affixes seal and signs.
James Kinney of Toulon announces his candidacy for the Republican member seat on the State Board of Equalization. He seeks the votes of Republican voters in the district for the upcoming primary on September 13.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a stock insurance matter involving Peoria and the United States, with references to a Mr Henry and a presiding figure. The readable text hints at a live event or interview and a consideration of stock and insurance topics in a national context.
Republican Clifford Ireland runs for Congress in the Sixteenth District seeking party support and voter backing. The candidate positions himself as a conservative voice in the race and outlines priorities for government, economy, and local issues.
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