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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1881
Page
5
Recipes for cucumber vines tomato ketchup pickled peaches and a rich cake are shared alongside horticultural and veterinary notes. Guidance covers garden preservation, curing, and management practices for horses and weed control, including quack grass eradication methods.
A city man rich in the urban boom buys costly imported cattle and gear to farm better than locals. His ventures fail as overfeeding, pests, and disasters ruin crops and stock, ending with $15,000 to $20,000 lost and a return to city life. Denver Inter Ocean.
The author argues many troublesome weeds in North America are introduced species from Europe and Asia. Canada thistle, blue devils, Jamestown weed, and horse nettle are cited as non native threats. Frequent annual cutting and removal of seed-bearing stems are urged to curb their spread.
A New York Sun note discusses the persistence of weeds and the seeds or roots that allow them to regrow. It suggests careful evaluation of species, acknowledging some may be tenacious yet detectable with effort.
The article advises selecting firm fleshed fruits for canning to preserve structure and flavor. Bartlett pears, blackberries, Morris White peaches, yellow peaches, and good grapes with seeds removed are recommended. It notes that acidity enhances flavor with sugar, and explains pit fruit considerations and the value of thoroughly boiled canned tomatoes.
A elderly man urges immediate killing of fish to end suffering when caught, comparing fish pain to that of a dog or a horse. He argues for humane treatment, noting many youths unknowingly cause needless misery carrying strings of live fish. The piece cites the Humane Journal and calls for parental guidance to promote humane practices. Saratoga residents lament loafers at the riverfront and Prof Charcot in Paris is noted for a large consulting fee in St Petersburg.
An essay notes instinct guiding early food choices out of science. Brown bread proved nutritionally dense but less digestible than white bread, while white bread proved more digestible overall. It cites German studies and Journal of Chemistry on meat versus vegetables and digestibility, stressing practical nutrition over theory.
Daylight exhibitions of Japanese fireworks attract visitors in Manhattan Beach with colorful displays similar to evening shows. The bright hues include white gray yellow pink blue and even black, featuring birds snakes dragons and various other shapes.
An 1876 hospital case from Somerville recalls a lung disease and a doctor’s remedy Dr Was Hauu’s Balsam for the Lungs praised as a cure for consumption and chest ailments. The note ends with a social digression about youth and image.
An odd mix of health claims and local notices describes patent medicines like Hop Bitters and Kidney-Wort, pest control by Rough on Rats, eye remedies, and Russian salve products. The piece references Holyoke Massachusetts and local back window access to ice cream shops.
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