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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
10
A Lacon resident praises Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from backache and kidney pain. The letter cites irregular kidney action and lame back, claiming the remedy regulated kidney function. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets are named as sole U.S. agents.
Local column lists visits and travels of residents including Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Van Landingham, Miss Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, and many others. It notes church services by Rev. Hamilton, Epworth League events, W W workers meeting with social supper plans, and forthcoming box supper fund. Also reports pastor Vandervoort’s departure, school news, and community visits across towns such as Henry, Toluca, Venona, and Lacon.
Miss Lavonne Stanton returned Tuesday morning from Maryland. The O W L club entertains a social dance at the opera house Tuesday evening. A. B. Zenor and son laid concrete walks in front of the opera house and lodge stairs. Society notes mention deaths and gatherings, with local names and places including Dana and La Prairie. The piece covers community events, church notices, and local trades.
In a bold pitch the store extols Olympic like competition in business and offers Hart Schaffner Marx clothes as the best for customers. The ad promises fitting any man and taste with color style weave and price options with overcoats starting at 16 dollars.
Fashion feature highlights fall and winter garments in broadcloth velvets diagonals rebelines cheviots chinchilla and other fabrics. Exquisitely styled wraps illustrate Paris and American fashion with many lightly trimmed designs. Prices advertised as one third lower than city rates entice shoppers.
A vintage ad extols dainty feet and stylish footwear pairing with gowns and hats. It touts the J K brand as a premier style leader offering shoes in several price points from 2.50 to 5.00, promising a fit and finish to match any costume.
A new millinery display touts perfectly adorable hats for women with large and small styles. The opening features hats described as dainty, sedate, piquant, and saucy, praised as the best show yet and priced lower than typical markets.
John Wilson and Florence Beck visited friends on Sunday. Frank Griffith travels to Heyward California after visiting Chicago and hometown friends. John Johnson bought a Waterloo farm and plans to move in spring. Oscar Bamgarier family and Maryea Lemlinson are remodeling their home. A Grange community auction is planned this week amid hopeful weather.
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