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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
2
An aging veteran praises ARIOSA Coffee and its rich taste since leaving service. The ad touts Arbuckles ARIOSA as the first roasted packed coffee with protective coating to preserve freshness and clarity, claiming superiority over fresh roast and highlighting a vast coffee business footprint.
Magnolia notes list visits and moves among residents including Mrs Wilbur Mann in Chicago, Miss McCulley visiting Ollie Spencer, and the Ramages in Magnolia. Local clergy schedule services on Matter, while the Grange fair builds a new horse exhibit. A suit by Mrs Parsons seeks damages over her husband’s Varna death tied to Smith and Henning.
The article notes high wages lure skilled workers to build the Panama Canal while fear of fevers and malaria keeps many away. It claims experienced workers avoid danger with Electric Bitters, advertised as a cure for blood poison, biliousness, weakness and stomach, liver and kidney troubles, guaranteed by a local druggist.
Charles Willis from Rock Island visits relatives for a week or two, renewing old ties with friends. A Harrisburg brother reunion after 40 years brings happiness. Various residents travel, visit, or host guests from Chillicothe Granville Hennepin and Peoria, as school opens with Mr Halligan teaching. Community events include an old settlers picnic at Lacon and a Florid Royal Neighbors ice cream social.
MW A hall hosts an inviting social event next Saturday evening. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. Remember the date, Saturday evening Sept 14.
Prof W A Paxson principal of Hennepin school urges thoughtful study and parental support for a prosperous year. Opening day attendance: Primary 23, Intermediate 16, High 32. Students should sleep nine hours, avoid loafing and excessive outside interests, and commit to systematic study beyond class.
Hon C Pervier of Bureau county writes on practical hog care and feeder selection. He stresses breeding by growth, proper conformation, 300 pound weight by 12 months, and a forage rich diet including alfalfa and soybeans. Clean feed, pure water, and dry quarters are essential for health and efficient gain.
A detailed guide on pig housing and care emphasizing clean feeding floors located away from sleeping quarters, always available water with cement troughs and tank heaters, proper ventilation, and weekly bedding changes. It advises protecting feeding and sleeping areas, avoiding manure piles, using wood ashes for bone development, and cautious feeding schedules around farrowing to maintain flesh and prevent scours.
An advertisement from The Henry Republican promotes its headquarters handling hand bills letter heads note heads bill heads statements envelopes programs invitations calling cards business cards shipping tags and related printing services with prompt service and first class work. Subscribe for The Republican.
Mrs E D E N Southworth born December 26 1819 in Washington D C taught school 1844 49 wrote The Hidden Hand serial in The New York Ledger later published in book form with over fifteen million copies in circulation and translations. Eugene Moore adapted a dramatic version to be presented locally soon.
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