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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
10
Local notes list visitors from Chicago to Lacon and Henry and Evanston residents recent travels. Labor Day festivities at Lostant, starved Rock outing, teaching moves, church notices, and a Teachers Parents association reception with about 60 attendees. Ben Walker funeral, benefit for his aid, and school year events.
A Ford promotion by F H Helminster of McNabb Illinois proclaims a Ford as a nearly indestructible value offering unlimited satisfaction. The ad urges readers to consider buying this season or next and hints at a scheme by Harper Foozle inviting involvement on the ground floor with a caution about trap doors in a Carper remark.
Lucy B Swindler lectured the Thursday After noon club at Magnolia on August 25 about the Madonna’s art and the divine motherhood. She argued motherhood shapes humanity and traced Marian veneration from ancient rites to modern reverence, noting art as a universal tribute to mother and child across cultures and ages.
The Putnam County Teachers Institute held in Granville last week showcased strong professional focus and high standards under the new certificate law. Over 90 percent of teachers entering September have prior classroom experience, and more than half pursued additional training in normal schools, state universities, and Muncie Indiana. Nellie F. Barrett led grade work with notable demonstration methods in drawing and music, while W R Bowlin of Englewood High School delivered solid academic and practical sessions on English, literature, citizenship, nature study, and the stereopticon demonstration.
Local educators praised the teachers institute and its program on August 25. State Superintendent FP Blair delivered a strong address to eighth grade graduates. Speakers included Mr Kennedy Mr Hunt Mr Hawthorne and Mr Martin of Chicago with lectures on birds economic value.
Quick relief claims for rheumatic pain and general aches. Promotes penetration without rubbing, stopping joint pains and offering comfort. Endorsed by Charles H. Wentworth of California who praises its instant effect on rheumatism. Guaranteed. 25 cents at your druggist.
Henry Davis started for North Dakota Monday. Mrs. Helen Winans of Rutland visited, and M. P. Moore and Wm. Schneider left on a trip to town. The Grivey infant grew very ill, Miss Komac visited Mrs. Graves, and George Davis and family stayed with the Curtises. Mrs. Gussie Weiblinger of Chicago visits relatives, Elsie Kendall and Ruth left for St. Louis, Miss Cora Dixon of Chicago visited, and Robert Lippincott covered shifts at the tower while Gould traveled. Fern Kramer, famed Kansas teacher, visited her aunt Mrs. Haws. Mrs. Evans and relatives planned a Chicago trip. Frank Hight has been ill. his mother and husband departed for Missouri. Harvest Home premium lists are out. request copies via A. H. Bell. Mrs. Isaac Burrows of Streator visited the McDaniels. Peru visitors Mrs. Fix and Mrs. Burrows. Gould and wife left for Los Angeles for two months. Ruby Kreger began teaching sixth to eighth grades at Tonica. A. Boyle, Gertrude and Mildred, G. F. Weber and family, and Dr. Schoenneshoefer joined for a few days.
The second annual Harvest Home, organized by Lostant business men, is set for Thursday Sept 24. It will showcase grains garden products bread cake fruits canned goods art work flowers plants and fancy crafts. Mr and Mrs Needham have been guests here and return to Clifton Kansas after a long westward move. Mrs Needham has held a high state office with the Rebelkahs for two years.
Fall coughs or colds may lead to serious lung trouble and weaken vitality. Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey provides relief by soothing irritated throats and lungs, loosening phlegm, and fortifying the system against colds. Safe for babies and children, it sells for 25 cents at your druggist.
Elizabeth B Dagger born Oct 29 1857 in Hennepin as one of seven children. She married David L Waitten Jan 7 1880 and lived near Wyanet where their daughter Lucy E now Mrs Welse was born. Interment at Wyanet. Alexander Ray and four friends from St Louis visited Hennepin last Sunday and toured with relatives before returning to Chicago via Hennepin canal and Mississippi. Dr G A McCormick and grandson Kenneth Winterscheidt went to Chicago to visit son George after weekend.
Mrs M J Gallagher of Geneva New York suffered indigestion and constipation for over a year. After trying many remedies she found relief after using Chamberlains Tablets, reporting immediate improvement and the ability to eat heartily after two bottles. Sold by all dealers.
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