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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1875
Page
3
A fragment from the Chesterton Intelligencer presents a humorous insect aria sung by a mosquito. The speaker boasts of charm and gratitude for guests who welcome its “tone” and “melody” while noting the parasitic cost borne by hosts, ending with a playful nod to philanthropic irony.
A reflective essay on chronic illness and spiritual resilience. It contrasts the solitude of long term disease with acts of kindness from those who bear others’ burdens. The piece urges accepting illness, gathering fragments of life, and finding light amid darkness through faith and purposeful daily duties.
An essay argues that true success comes from system and discipline in business. It cites a Quincy farmer couple who built a steady surplus by strict budgeting, prioritizing the wife’s needs, and careful cowkeeping, proving that a methodical approach yields yearly gains.
A Detroit Tribune excerpt describes a young man who profits by a rigid three rule system: hogs and crops fund tools and farm needs, wool and wheat sales go to the bank, and steady installments pay for a farm bought with $1,000 down and another $1,000 soon after. The note praises thrift, integrity, and disciplined budgeting as a model for workers.
A Denver woman, facing an intruder and a second would-be partner outside, used a butcher knife to defend her room. She wounded the man on the windowsill, who retreated with his cohort. The episode, praised as brave amid a burglary surge, earned her the title Colorado heroine.
The article explains how earth rotation affects atmospheric currents with polar and equatorial winds, detailing how pressure valleys form and how hurricanes may arise or be dispersed. It argues that Dove's law is a real natural law, describing wind shifts from polar toward equatorial regions and a general west to east atmospheric movement.
The Iceland eruption ceased but left 800 square kilometers covered by a uniform ash layer. Estimated ash fall exceeds 4,000 tons, crippling about one fourteenth of the population. The disaster is expected to spur Icelandic emigration to Alaska.
An article critiques Democratic leaders over state and canal frauds in New York. It cites a 1875 Erie Canal contract where Dennison billed for work not completed and prices were manipulated. The piece warns of extensive taxpayer losses and mocks calls to elect more Democrats to prevent plunder.
The Republican press cites liberal or anti monopoly converts in Iowa who pledge to work with the Republicans. The piece notes large-scale returns across counties and questions Democratic claims, asking for names of converts to Bourbonism amid ongoing party shifts.
The Jackson Times reports thousands of Democrats in Mississippi declare efforts to prevent Black citizens from voting for Republicans. Some openly threaten violence or fraud to achieve this objective, signaling intimidation as a tactic.
It is related that during the late Congress a New York firm offered Senator Morrill of Maine a $500 token of appreciation for favorable action affecting their business. He returned the money by the next mail and indicated that his conduct was not that sort of a Senator.
The text notes Liberal Republicans of Iowa supporting Mr Shepherd Lesler, reuniting with most under old colors. It mentions Mai Woodward and Col Kettles as backers, ready to campaign loudly across the state.
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