13 Aug 1874
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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1874
Page
1
Community items include authorized agents receivership for subscriptions, market reports, county court note, ads for goods and services, school census counts, and local social events. Mentions W T House buying property, Hollis and Gregory in Whitefield, church planning at Lyon's grove, and local obituaries and arrivals.
Readers learn of the Wyoming cornet band organized excursion from Tonton Wyoming Wady Portay Princoville Tama Jap and Alta to Peoria aboard the Fayette. The trip up the Minu ls river to Henry was slowed by low water but the party enjoyed the dam and town sights. Capt. Cutter and the Fayette captain kept the party cheerful with guidance and hospitality, promoting future river excursions and river navigation progress.
The Irish St Josephs Catholic Church holds an annual picnic on Wednesday August 19 at the grove east of Henry along the Illinois river. Committees of young ladies and gentlemen organize the event with music divine and refreshments all day. A foot race for a magnificent silver gift invites Marshall county’s young men to participate.
The Drouth reflects a farmer lament on drought and insects devastating crops. It notes the year s hardships with corn belts debating policy, insect infestations, and rising costs while railroads offer limited relief. The piece contrasts bleak fields with missing harvests and harsh climatic woes.
A university of Nebraska chemist analyzed 12 liquor samples in Lincoln finding six to nine grains of sugar of lead per quart in two light samples and other poisons in the rest. Seven samples had strychnine, with more poisons in whiskey brandy gin and wine. Alcohol content ranged 9 to 26 percent. The chemist warns some liquors could kill a person in a single dose and accuses many bottles of not matching their claimed quality.
The September number of Peterson's Magazine is praised for attractive engravings and fashion plates. It offers patterns in embroidery and crochet, with free postage and specimen appeals. Petersn and Bauccu's Magazine September issues are likewise highlighted for engaging content and clear writing.
A laconic German quip about temperance contrasts with a school circular noting the supreme court ban on directors issuing corporate notes. The notice urges directors and treasurers to follow the ruling and seek proper channels to prevent swindling transactions described in the opinions.
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