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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1890
Page
6
Frank J. Speont as ex officio collector lists tax details for lands in Lacon with 60 acres and other parcels. Notices state tax due by May first, interest at 1 percent monthly, and additional charges for delinquent parcels. General Greely referenced in weather complaint notes.
Washington cor N Y Sun notes a proposed plan by Mr. Plumb and Mr. Peters to reserve No-Man's-Land for buffalo propagation and, by extension, a Yellowstone like preserve. Estimates show fewer than 300 buffalo across Yellowstone and the U S outside it, with drastic declines due to hunting and policy. The piece recounts historical slaughter, Indian dependency on buffalo, and broader wildlife protection efforts amid settlement expansion.
The article explains the boomerang is a curved wood implement cut from hard timber. Its shape varies, with edges sharpened all around. The secret lies in the surface angles which cause buoyancy, stability, and the distinctive flight pattern through experimental throwing.
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