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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1876
Page
5
The column presents household tips and recipes on cooking buttermilk cakes and preserved pumpkin, plus cabbage growing method from the Pacific Rural Press. It also explains medicine dosing with precise measures and converts spoons to tablespoons and fluid ounces for accurate portions.
An 19th century Practical Farmer description outlines a combined rack and manger for sheep. A 40 foot straight timber sawhorse supports slats and a V shaped manger, allowing hay and grain to be fed without soiling wool while sheep feed along a narrow passage.
The excerpt explains how honey is produced from flowers by bees during flight and processing in the hive. It details churning, wax, and the formation of comb sections, plus the ascent of “butter” and the role of pollen or bee bread for winter feeding with detailed bee anatomy and pollen transfer.
The text promotes Dr. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup and accompanying remedies, claiming cures for consumption and related ailments with endorsements from almanacs and testimonials. It also advertises Poultry Argus, praising its usefulness for poultry care, with subscription details and instructions to send for a sample copy.
Medical advertisement explains catarrhal discharges originate in the mucous membranes of the nose and glands. It claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery strengthens the system and glands while Dr Baye's Catarrh remedy and Dr Pierce's Nasal Douche reach the upper cavities to reduce discharges. Sold by druggists and dealers in medicines.
Chronic rheumatism is described as a symptom of underlying liver kidney pancreas blood and absorbent diseases. Removal of the comorbid conditions reportedly cures rheumatic symptoms, with Druggists and A J White of New York advertising extracts and cures. Procter & Gamble soap touted for economy and brand protection with stamp assurance. Housekeeper subscribers offered a free box.
Prices for wheat corn oats and barley show No 2 and No 1 grades with varying bids. Livestock quotes include hogs cattle beef and sheep with quality distinctions and regional references. Advertising notes from TRUE & CO. Augusta offer agency work and book sales.
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