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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1913
Page
6
A family gathering celebrated L. M. Bell’s 58th birthday. Also listed are a sale for a large coal stove, church ladies meeting, local business moves, and assorted community notes including oblique literary humor, farm queries, and regional updates from Bureau county.
Announcement from the Vatican states that Right Rev Abbot Gasquet of the English Benedictines has been tasked by Pope Pius to seek American subscriptions to finish the first full Bible revision since 1592. The work, begun in 1907, relies on photographs of manuscripts stored in museums, with over 300 volumes sent to Rome. Financial hurdles now pause progress until funds are raised in the United States.
An article explains carats origin from Abyssinian coral tree seeds used as a weight for gold and as a purity measure in modern jewelry. It notes diamonds use carat as a weight, while gold carats denote fineness, with international variation from about 205 to 250 milligrams and a push toward a 200 milligram standard.
Be an auto expert with training to become chauffeur, repairman, demonstrator and more. Courses run five weeks starting October 6 with free catalogue available from Peoria School of Motoring in Peoria Illinois.
The Republican does first class job printing and turns it out promptly. Call when you need something in your mine.
An electoral reformer in Milwaukee Wisconsin urges voting by mail as a reform to improve secrecy and turnout. The plan would require careful registration and permits ballot transmission by mail with sealed envelopes and post office ballot boxes. It would reduce poll crowding and time wasted while preserving clerks and election staff roles.
Lucile Sing entertained the Misses Bertha and Effie Brown and Messrs. Louie McNabb and Wm. Ponzer at an evening luncheon last Saturday night. Welsh rabbit and Heavenly Hush were served as guests enjoyed a lively gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Edminster returned from Canadas Monday night. A surprise party was held for Delbert Dissinger last Tuesday night. Frank Swaney moved back to town. Mrs. Kellyer and sons George and Willie visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kerns in Peoria from Saturday to Monday.
Classified style notices describe real estate for sale near Henry with a six acre tract and a three room house, urging applicants to contact J Hartley Real Estate and listing a Henry address along with ad dates.
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