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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1882
Page
7
A compilation of agricultural and health observations including cotton seed value in Memphis, adulterated milk penalties in New York, evaporating fruit drying, dusting safety for homes, breed notes on Hamburgs Cochins Plymouth Rocks and Brahmas, and seed planting depths from the N Y Examiner.
The text discusses how growing animals use food differently from mature ones, noting calves convert most feed into tissue growth. It cites Soxhlet experiments on calves two to three weeks old, showing rapid weight gain from milk and high digestibility. It advises gradual weaning with easily digestible substitutes and limited forage, to maintain growth and digestion.
A colonial era essay argues that laborers owe their best efforts under contract and that pay should reflect the agreed value of labor. It contrasts farm work with a machinist’s skills, stresses mutual duties of employer and worker, and cites the biblical vineyard parable to warn against underperforming.
A collage of medical cures, patent medicines, and sensational ads. Mentions St Jacobs Oil, Dr Guysott Yellow Dock Tan, Hop Bitters, Kidney-Wort, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and Redding's Russia Salve. Includes stray notes on public health, moralizing commentary, and light political chatter.
A letter from Dear Sir notes a wife recovering after two years ill using Favorite Prescription and mentions a niece cured after doctors failed. It promotes Dr Pierce's Pellets as a safe remedy for headaches and stomach issues. The ad adds social commentary on jewelry with a topaz ball remark.
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