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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1880

Page

7

Census quirks and rural humor from a curious page

A long, drifting excerpt notes an eccentric census schedule with Irish names, a farmer’s massive household claim, and comical misread ages. It then shifts to anecdotes about official mistakes, a caustic insurance exchange, and a Scottish farmer’s family lore. The piece ends with agricultural guidance on sheep care from the Burlington Hawkeye.

Eapin Cownen Clapar Ayrshire Thomas Moran Ireland County-Of-Armaugh Eage Mary Connolly County Srmough Canty Dereay Elen Elen Moran Scotland Navey Pitt Rosey Moran Crogs Istomas Caithness Betty John Cathel Moss Jommy Kirk Sandy Kitty Willie Margot Sanny Bremner Bigget Waterloo Kirsty Peter Donaldson Forbye Amy David Jamie Miller War Office

Sheep on barren river bluffs offer wealth near Burlington

The article argues sheep are best suited for ravines along the Mississippi from source to mouth. It notes barren lands near Burlington fail with corn and wheat, but sheep thrive on lean forage, supplying superior wool and mutton to nearby markets. It highlights sheep as efficient scavengers and expects fleece value to cover costs over years.

Issa West Burlington Mississippi Great River

Great New York Brooklyn Bridge Described In Depth

The New York and Brooklyn Bridge is detailed as an immense 1881 opening project. Descriptions cover approaches, towers at 268 feet, caissons, four main cables, and a total length of about 1 595 feet between towers with a 6 000 foot span. The article compares towers to cathedrals, notes construction debates about granite, and cites Beecher commentary.

New York Brooklyn City Hall Park Seat East River St. Louis Europe Trinity Church Broadway Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn Tower Atlantic Ocean Long Island Sound Ward Beecher St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Prince Frep Erice Reaches Eighth-Third Birthday

Prince Frep Erice, reputed wealthiest Dutchman and Grand Master of the Dutch Masons, has attained his eighty third year. Ex-Premier Grapstone notes Lord Derby has definitively joined the Liberal party of England.

Prince Frep Erice Grapstone Lord Derby Liberal Party of England

Disputed Game and Art Sales Fetch High Prices

Auction highlights include Zamacoist The Disputed Game at $2 700 and Van Marcke Landscape and Cattle at $3 725. Perrault Education of Azar sold for $3 450, total sale realized $108 380. Mr Joan B R Cuarman of Oneida New York noted for nine sons and great weight.

J. A. Harper Zamacoist Schreieris Reether Meissonaler cWillett Fortany van Marcke Perrault Joan Br.cuarman Oneida, Lake, N. Y

The Cheapest Kidney Cure Claim Heads Ad Page

An advertisement touts Late Kidney and Liver Cure as a miracle for kidney and liver disease after costly trials. It promotes Venetine to purge blood and restore organs, praises Frazer Axle Greason, Repovino's Rossia Salve, Piso a Cure for consumption, and C Gilbert's Starches with National Yeast as top products.

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