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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
6
A quoted exchange from Puck notes a shift in hypnotism culture with a book offering 40 methods available for a dollar, reflecting public access trends. The cartoon caption suggests popular interest and practical instruction entering mainstream entertainment and self help.
An enterprising agent offers to install electric lights and bells in the hermit’s cave for six dollars. The proposal highlights a simple, practical upgrade set against the hermit’s secluded life.
Quote attributed to Burke about wrestling with adversity enhancing strength and skill. Portrays the idea that opposition serves as a helper and sharpens nerves. Historical framing suggests a philosophical reflection rather than a news item.
A Chicago Daily News line notes a woman's mirror exposes truths friends will not reveal. The brief quip frames a reflective object as a blunt confidant, highlighting its honesty in a sharp streetwise voice.
In the Atchison Globe a reflective line notes that nothing seems easier or more prosperous than another man’s business.
The article notes women increasingly borrow books in Boston libraries and highlights reform figures Irene Rood of Denver and Lucy Page Gaston in anti-cigarette work. It covers Bowdoin awarding honor to Sarah Orne Jewett, ex-Queen Margherita’s patronage of Italian girls schools, and a Washington library commission shaped by women's rights groups. It laments gendered expectations and praises notable women like Margaret Fuller and Martha Patterson, while mentioning John Fiske and name-change comparisons.
A rural column discusses farming life in Putnam County Illinois and broader Midwest trends. It notes plans for rest after threshing, contrasts corn and cattle profitability, cites Iowa's expected corn leadership, and urges partnerships with wives or livestock to boost yields.
John Trimble reports 222 granges organized in 23 states over nine months. Cabbage worm control uses Pyrethrum and safe remedies for bountiful crops. Wheat yields projected at 725 million bushels with Kansas Iowa Minnesota and Dakotas leading. Thistle control outlined with fines and enforcement by local commissioners.
A state report from Palatine dated July 28 describes a severe cattle anthrax outbreak. A cow owned by Henry Derthorn swelled neck and shoulders, bled from the nose, and died within hours after infection. Derthorn handling of the carcass raised concerns about spread.
Malignant pustules appeared on the farmer's hands after he handled an infested cow. A Chicago veterinary expert diagnosed anthrax in the animals, with three cows dying within a week. The farmer died after severe swelling and agony, highlighting the highly contagious risk to humans.
A. S. Broaddus and family recover a bequest from the late Francis H. Bond after John D. Bush’s hotel rent claim was negated. The Marshall county circuit court ruled in Broaddus’s favor and the appellate court affirmed, allowing Broaddus to enjoy the legacy. Barnes & Magoun represented the Broaddus interests.
Miles Masters once a leading miller near Bureau Junction is now in a Chicago institution due to a brain disease linked to contact with others of a like mania. He believes in reincarnation and converses with the dead and living at great distances while claiming invention. He wandered from duties at Illinois Milling and Shipping and clamors with famed figures like Henry Ward Beecher and Aristotle. The family is sympathetic and urged to keep him away from fanatical acquaintances if he recovers.
Advertises a two weekly excursion from Chicago or St Louis to California via Denver and Salt Lake City. Travelers ride Pullman Tourist Cars with daylight sightseing through Colorado mountains. Berth for two costs $6.00. six cents postage for a 72 page California book from P Eustis CLA & QR R Chicago Tl 627t.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Prompt relief from pain in kidneys and back with immediate effect on urine retention. Sold at Dr Powell's drugstore. Old Settlers' Day at Lacon set for Wednesday September 4.
The Minier homestead north of town, an 165 acre parcel once taken under a land warrant in 1851, sold this week to Milton Vremont for 16450 dollars about 100 per acre. Elder G W Tinner originally acquired the quarter-section for 43 cents per acre and planted the notable groves that mark the property today.
The Williamsfield Times reports a large die off on Spoon River last Saturday with about 160 dead red horse and suckers seen by G I Morgan. Fish up to two feet long were dying as water stayed hot, with living fish sluggish and people tossing them from the water using sticks.
Chicago papers report the Heinrichs of Wenona as heirs to a 10 million dollar estate in Amsterdam Holland. The will notes over 150 heirs, implying sizable shares for many. Also eight women hold seals on the London Board of Education.
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