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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1875
Page
4
An old advertisement from Teo Printers offers two jobbers for sale. Horizontal running bed presses with cylinder impression, capable of large sheets. Alyos Newbury Jobber described as in new condition with red axes inches. Apply at the offices.
The five Putnam county granges held their annual harvest feast at Magnolia camp grounds drawing 600 to 1000 people. Lectures and essays by Grange members covered education, agriculture, and reform, with music from the Lostant brass band and a dinner served to attendees. Master of the state grange Galder spoke on progress and future aims, emphasizing education, cooperative enterprise, and improved schools.
A meeting emphasizes cash transactions, self reliance, and equal standing for farmers against lawyers and funded institutions. It denounces debt, urges pay on delivery, and praises cash discounts while noting education degrades labor and colleges seek profit. Readers invited to county picnic and reunion ideas.
The Inter State industrial exposition will open in Chicago on September 8 and continue for several weeks. The display will be extensive and varied with efforts to improve on all former exhibitions, anticipating larger crowds than ever. Chicago aims to outdo previous fairs while Hon J P Reynolds remains secretary.
Edward Mahony a dam worker and former carpenter on the Yom Stevens walked into the Illinois river at Copperas Creek on Sunday around 1 PM and drowned himself after several days of drinking. The act appears a deliberate end to his life.
The article argues Nebraska farming is safe and prosperous. It cites General Wright’s Seward county land venture bought on credit from the Burlington Railroad, detailing costs per acre and yield. Wright averages 16 bushels per acre, with potential 20 to 25, urging settlers to work their own land for better rewards.
The Peoria Advertiser notes Col. Deane taps sulphur water to create a health and pleasure resort on Spring Street. If successful the property could become a first class hotel, boosting profits for Deane and prompting reward by sending him to Congress.
In this city for the week ending August 17 the post office lists several uncalled letters including Bidwell Bennett Mrs EB Flazel iy Lucky T Nichola Mrs Treary Pape Co Paterson J Roberts Miss Alice aff Miss N2 TA Wanner, P.M BORN. Also a birth notice: a daughter born August 9 to Joseph Schick.
In Baratoga township on August 12 Thomas Kelty aged about 43 died of paralysis. In Saratoga Leeenet Angst 17 Charles McManuh aged A years died of consumption. At Lacou on August 0 Willis aged two years, son of Blerritt and Em ma Onyuu Atpera. On August 12 Jakle aged 18 months, son of Henry Frank. At &onrland Ananat 16 Mrs William Stevenson wife of a brother of Mrs John Morgan of this locality died of consumption. At Princeville on August 4 Maria B aged 70 consort of William O Stevens and mother of Mrs Asa Hutchins.
Market prices listed for flour, oats, corn, rye, butter, potatoes, honey, molasses, green apples, cheese, chicken, turkeys, tallow, hay, and fós. Includes seasonal terms and per unit quotes with several entries garbled. Reflects a historical price sheet style with unit conversions and typical 19th or early 20th century terminology.
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