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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1889
Page
4
A lively study of women creating new livelihoods in urban life. The lamp carer fixes costly lamps to prevent waste and damage, while the window gardener pairs a retired English spinster with a New York teacher to manage plant displays in elite homes, launching a small allied industry.
Athens society notes report Julia Ward Hows studying Russian. Queen Margherita at a garden party with pearls. Miss Alia M. Longfellow noted photographer daughter of the post. European figures including Patti’s successor Sembrich in Paris sing Sonnambula. Mrs Alma Tadema wears a long garnet necklace in London. Crown Princess Stephanie to Switzerland. Sophia Kowalewski praised for early mathematical push. Frangipani countesses trek to Vienna. Dow daughter mastering languages. Abraham Lansing holds first American flag. Victoria relaxes divorce ban at court. Amelia Rives-Chanler plans Paris study and mill labor book. Mime Malba praised for blue peignoir performance.
A Cardiff man discovers pearls in an oyster while dining at a saloon. Escanaba resident WL Durocher is struck by lightning, burning shoes off in a supper mishap. A Coshocton, Pa. resident forgets a safe combination after three years and awaits a safe company agent. Marion Stabler near Cincinnati contaminates his teeth with acid thinking it toothwash. West Pike Potter County resident Wihan Mooney’s hair becomes a ridiculous sight when storm winds blow. A WP Graham case in Jumata Pa. sees eggs in a basket break every shell without damaging contents. The house has suffered two lightning strikes in five years.
A compilation of old craft formulas for transparent pastes, walnut stain, metal protection priming, paint removal, French polish for hard wood doors, and varnish methods. It also notes lightning danger to telegraph wires and a brief paragraph on summer borders with various color tones.
A Volhynia peasant wife allegedly buried in a comatose state awakens when a grave digger’s shovel strikes her coffin. Local superstition orders disinterment and an aspen stake, but she is already dead. The Pall Mall Gazette notes the grim tale and its haunting details.
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine by Dr Silas Lane as a universal remedy for blood liver and kidney diseases constipation and complexion improvement. It promises a large 60 cent package and claims universal praise. A second note mocks Chicago sewer plans and cites Tribune misgivings about Cooley Hurd and Ambler as drainage quacks.
May Fever and Rose Cold are described with nasal and throat symptoms affecting the lungs and a cream balm advertised as a dependable remedy. The ad notes order options via mail from Brothers druggists and mentions Professor EF B Andrew at Cornell and Brown University presidency news. It also mentions G B Studd touring China as a missionary and playing cricket in Chinese dress.
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