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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
11
The Republican informs readers that newspapers cannot mail to delinquent subscribers and that postal authorities require publishers to remove such names. Subscriptions with unpaid balances should send a check to avoid being dropped from the list. Please attend to this promptly.
An essay outlines three land use paths to wealth: large holdings with low labor, mid-sized farms requiring more effort, and small plots 5 to 10 acres profiting from intelligent labor. It argues crops that pack value and skilled care, like vegetables, berries, and fruit, suit small farms.
The lecturer urges careful farm development focused on land improvement and community welfare, warning against greed and neglect. He contrasts a selfless, progressive farmer who restores land and shares knowledge with neighbors with the selfish type who drains assets and sows discord, urging graduates to become educated, public-spirited stewards of farming and society.
Mrs. Henry M. Dunlap of Savoy, head of household science in the Illinois Farmers' Institute, addressed 1100 summer students at Illinois Normal University in Normal. She urged education for efficient home life, duties of motherhood, and practical nutrition, arguing current schooling often neglects vital homemaking skills and health knowledge.
A speaker criticizes spending precious youth on trivial studies and points to Latin as an example, urging focus on more meaningful knowledge. The remarks emphasize prudent curriculum choices and the use of minds on substantial subjects.
The Top Notch Farmers Club invites Illinois growers with 100 plus bushels of corn per acre to join. Sixty eight farmers across 30 counties are listed, led by Sangamon County with high yields. Secretary H C Garvey notes a diploma is awarded and a state-wide pace maker goal is set.
The article extols dairy products as essential to health and nutrition, arguing butter is a necessity not a luxury and that nature-made dairy foods support growing bodies. It notes that animal food is best when minimally manipulated and advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, with local druggists selling it. The piece closes by listing rental space above The Republican office.
Gift suggestions list various items with prices across categories for ladies. German and solid silver mesh bags, manicure sets, toilet sets, opera glasses, gold pens, fine umbrellas, and diamond rings, brooches, and lavalier sets. Watches or cuff links, scarfs pins, collar buttons, and lockets appear with price ranges.
Indiana governor Marshall denounces the ship subsidy as a corrupt scheme benefiting Morgan interests and railroads. He warns it could channel money to Mr. Morgan and stifle American producers by limiting foreign markets.
A damaged OCR notice warns about kidney illness and the dangers to health. It cites Mrs Anna Toluson of Til as an example, claiming prior winter ailments disrupted work until remedies were taken. The ad promotes a product called Bolo ney Pills as relief.
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