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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1876

Page

7

Romantic Episode of Jimmy Kannon In Fort Laramie Rescue

The Bozeman Times recounts a romantic frontier tale of Jimmy Kannon a government scout and interpreter who rescues Miss Mary Brann from Sioux captivity near Fort Laramie. Wounded he escapes with her, later marries her, and becomes a trusted scout with Gen. Crook while claimed as the last survivor of the Alamo massacre.

Jimmy Kannon Fort Laramie Furt Mary Brann Rawhide Platte Miss Brand Ilo Cottonwood Creek Laramie Miss Brandl Kannen Keytesville North Missouri Jimmy Kannon Gen Crook Alamo Santa Anna Davy Crockett San Antonio Kansas City

Narrow Escape From Sioux Attack At Fort Ellis

Mr HW Taylor, who brought news of Custers defeat, faced a Sioux ambush near Big Worn while guiding a buffalo herd. He swam a river with Indians in pursuit, climbed a rock to defend himself, narrowly escaped, and resumed his journey toward Fort Ellis at dusk.

HW. Taylor Custer Fort Ellis Big Worn Ellis

Skill or Natural Advantage Behind Success in Life

The article argues success comes from skill and perseverance more than location. It cites farmers and workers rising from poverty through discipline and work, notes variations due to prices, and suggests Western farmers can compete by adding value like dairy and meat. It concludes locality offers some edge, but effort remains key.

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Agricultural and Domestic Recipes and Remedies

A collection of culinary instructions for waffles and Johnny cake batter, tips on protecting houses from disease by drainage and cleanliness, a ham with tomato catsup recipe, raspberry remedy for cough, fried corn method, weed growth warning, expressions from the fathers, cold meat cooking method, and a potion for over heated horses from the Western Farm Journal.

Cooling Homes With Fragrant Grass Mats In Cool Hours

A proposal notes that by closing homes during the coolest morning hours and placing wet fragrant grass mats over ventilation openings, incoming air would absorb moisture, cooling the interior by several degrees. The method mirrors Indian practices of damp mat coverings to reduce heat.

India

Promise and Performance by Hostetter and Dr Schenck

The advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Dr Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic as reliable preventives and cures for malarial diseases debility and digestive ills. It warns against alcohol misuse while recommending Sea Weed Tonic to strengthen the stomach and restore appetite for those traveling or affected by water or dirt. It urges readers to stock Druggists with these remedies.

Schenck Dr. Schenck

Wilhoft's Tonic Promoted In Early Ad For Cure All

The advertisement touts Wilhoft's Tonic as a top anti fever remedy for chills and fever. It claims anti parlodic and anti panic benefits and promises savings on doctor visits, urging readers to try the tonic. Gil Fintar & Co. markets it in New Orleans with druggists carrying the product.

Wilhoft Gil Fintar & Co New Orais Drucoists

Shallenberger's Ague Pills Advertised in Iowa Notice

Perracost and Haynen of Panora Iowa advertise Shallenberger's Ague Pills for debt collection and claim a cure with one pill, noting a single dose stops the bills. The March 27 1876 notice presents a bold promise and asks readers why suffer while a remedy exists.

Perracost & Haynen Panora Iowa Shallenberger

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