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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
8
Health notes claim childless marriages hinder true unions and promote infertility. The piece extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as remedies to restore female health, ease pregnancy, and support motherhood, citing a testimonial from Miss Edith Mall of Clinton, Pa.
The article discusses Miss Bell departing for a two year Europe trip in February 1897 and notes upcoming Harper's Bazar volume and Loechinvar novel. It highlights plans for Illinois State University women students and a proposed 875000 building for the Women’s Department. It reflects on women’s suffrage, education, domestic sciences, and a future year’s potential epoch in women’s advancement.
A Riverside farmer discusses the future of draft horse breeding, favoring moderate plans and warning that only heavy drafts are in demand. He notes a western station's milk pan as advantageous but fears dairy experts' displeasure, proposing a compromise to allow shallow pans for those who want them.
The Grange reflects the woman as an equal partner to man, essential in the organization and in farm homes. The text asserts women contribute sunshine and dignity, working alongside men as coequal or even superior in Grange duties.
A narrator recalls corn husking methods with shoveling boards and wagon rows, noting shifts from hand removal to mechanized scooping. The piece contrasts wheat price optimism with neighbors buying flour, highlighting farmer economics and interdependence.
The Magnolia Grange selects its officers for the ensufiai year with W B Mills as Master and 11 other named officers including Jas M McNabb Clarence Mills and John N Wilson. Enrollment reaches 104 members and the group is described as active and efficient. The page then shifts to farming notes on clover versus corn, practical field guidance, and animal fencing precautions about keeping horses from neighboring fields.
A dated Midwest tone urges practical farm economy including feed troughs and hay racks to reduce waste. It contrasts thrift with excessive frugality, stressing shared comforts for farm families and the wife, urging better home conveniences like a washboard, wringer, bathroom, and woodshed.
Three famous writers daughters develop brush skills in art studios. Mildred Howells sketches her father's poems while studying in Europe. Allegra Eggleston carves wood portraits including Dr. J. G. Holland. Mr Cable's daughter illustrates her father’s stories for magazines.
The piece argues disease may be resisted if the body is healthy, praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for purifying blood and boosting health. It also notes the M. and St. P editorial mileage book for 1897, detailing owner descriptions, and comments on railroads distributing transportation and identification systems.
An advertisement-like note promotes Dr Powell's Syrup Pepsin as a palatable remedy for stomach and bowel complaints. Claims cover constipation indigestion sick headache summer complaints and related disorders with sizes 50c 100 bottles and dosing details.
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