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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1897
Page
8
A testimonial from A LeSeur of Atlanta Georgia describes severe rheumatism and recovery after using Swift Specific 8 S S. The letter claims the remedy purges blood disease permanently and offers free books from the Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Georgia.
The Countess of Aberdeen spoke on women’s associations as temporary means to education and reform, urging joint efforts with men. Reports describe a Hudson River Conversation Club meeting format, Parle missionary work by Mrs Paxton and Dr Paxton, Effingham’s scandal-free kinship ties, and Jennie Jane Croly’s work on U S women’s clubs.
A collection of agricultural notes discusses deer skin pads for horse neck comfort, a new corn cutting machine claimed to yield 16 acres per day, and loading hogs with light hurdles. It warns hog losses to cholera, advises selling livestock at fair offers, and urges farmers to grow more grass and hay while reducing grain.
A 1600 pounds per acre water loss from all plowed land is noted, with faster harrowing advised to retain moisture. Spring plowing may be delayed if rains don’t come, and rent systems are debated. April 19 remarks cite late season, high soil moisture, flood effects, and cautious approaches to renting and grain vs cash rent in farming.
The notice announces soprano Clementine de Vero performing in Pearla'on in April. A promotional offer markets Micro-Germin with a buy one get one gift and two bottles for one dollar, available from Dr Fowell's until May 1.
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