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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1875
Page
2
A chaotic Washington dispatch reports the Treasury Secretary’s position in flux, with a resignation possibility, President Grant denying a request for Delano’s exit, and other high level moves including a general’s retirement and court actions.
The market reports beef cattle to best values from $7.00 to $7.50 for top grades and $6.00 to $6.75 for good cattle. Hogs sold in the Yorkers and Philadelphians range from about $7.76 to $9.00, with sheep values around $4.50 to $7.50. Demand appears active though some grades declined.
The report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1874, shows total imports of 416,748,603 with duties paid 160,888,905 about 80 percent of value. Free list imports were 180,117,061, disc. duty raised revenue 188,880. Discriminating duty is 10 percent on goods from non growing/manufacturing countries or ships from countries that discriminate against American vessels. Exports valued 652,913,445, balance in U.S. favor 57,052,107. Specie imported 28,454 and exported 66,680,405, balance against us 38,175,409.
Hygienists debate mixing different foods in cooking and at meals. The piece argues for some mixture, noting water in breads and mushes, and urges cooking times sufficient for the hardest ingredient, with emphasis on balanced diets for healthy people and tailored plans for the sick.
A 19th century essay argues religion must guide business. It decries scope for self interest, fraud, lottery politics, stock gambling, and betting on horse racing. It calls for honesty, fair pricing, and moral restraint to build lasting prosperity and trust in commerce.
A new work by M Blondel traces fans from the East to Europe, noting early Chinese use with auspicious symbolism and courtly display. It recounts fans as status symbols, cooling devices, and even tools of punishment in historic contexts.
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