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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1881
Page
7
A collage of household guidance covering fabric care with coffee water cleansing and ironing avoidance, dessert ideas such as silk like tiramisu style rice dish, and a lemon pie recipe. Also includes methods for maintaining safe bedroom temperatures, waffle batter, and a preservation flavored mustard recipe with spices.
Advice from the agricultural press on preserving winter fodder emphasizes quick green-cut storage to keep leaves bright and palatable. It discourages weather exposure, advocates fodder-cutters, warns against husking in the field, and notes smaller stalks ease feeding while large stalks hinder it.
Stamford North Carolina resident Mk Crrenus Ginés claims a proven cure for blackleg in cattle. He prescribes rubbing turpentine on the exposed area, then cautioning to ensure the animal breathes and applying treatment along the spine. The article discusses two forms of blackleg, measures against bacteria, carcass disposal, soil and pasture management, turpentine and carbolic acid use, and general herd care to prevent outbreaks. It mentions boiling or pressure treatment, lime burial, and sanitary practices to prevent virulence. It also covers feeding and care regimes to bolster cattle health and reduce infection risk.
A long discussion on rural home aesthetics argues modest farmhouses with simple decoration suit farmers with limited means. It favors economical grounds landscaping over ornate architecture, and advises planting early nursery stock, relocating buildings away from busy roads, and setting homes 200 feet or more back to create pleasant grounds. It notes trends for curb appeal, prudent expenditure, and practical growth. A separate note recalls a 14-year-old England machinist forced to work 37 hours with scant rest, fined £14.
Walla Walla Watchman reports in La Grange paper on Bt Jacobs Oil purportedly easing many pains. Henry Stern cites St Jacobs Oil in family use, Dr Hepworth notes agents, and Salem Post quotes cures and cautions about low price bargains affecting husbands.
An 81 page book titled The Liver Its Diseases and Their Treatment is offered with a request to send six cents in stamps for delivery. Address Dr Sanford 162 Broadway New York Fraser Axie Grease advertised as best in the world from Frazer Lubricator Co Chicago New York eight cents Louis sold everywhere Repopine Rusata Sarve touted as a universal burn scar cut bruise remedy.
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