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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1882
Page
1
A reader from Fremont credits St Jacobs Oil as a cure for years of rheumatic limb pain. She describes being called Crooked Hartel, but says the remedy relieved her so much she could dance like in her youth.
A collection of agricultural tips covers cabbage butterflies, cattle prices and stock markets, beekeeping for rural families, wheat farming in England, pest control with sulphur, thistles in Canada, willow cuttings, preventing cabbage rot after freezing, frying fish methods, importance of ice for summer use, neuralgia health warning, and lice control through cleanliness and wood ashes.
A home recipe outlines making cold-made soft soap using potash grease and soft water with a forty gallon cask. Time to cure varies by season from about two weeks in midsummer to longer in cooler weather. the resulting soap resembled cold jelly and would not taint in heat. It warns to use genuine commerce potash and not potash from tin or sheet-iron and notes true potash can be bought from drug or chemical dealers.
In fall and spring planting, differences are minor if care is equal. Most failures come from careless planting, root damage, or poor tree selection. Emphasis on roots over trunks, space for sturdy growth, and seller trustworthiness. choose trees grown on fertile soil with ample roots, avoid trash varieties, and ensure proper planting depth and mulching. Cincinnati Gazette.
The article urges farmers to remove unprofitable cows to market or sale and focus on proper winter care for remaining stock. It stresses warm shelter, nutritious fodder, and careful herd management to prevent injuries and ensure all animals receive adequate feeding. Sheep deserve storm protection more than extra fat for breeding.
A San Francisco arrival reveals a remarkable story of a man born in Spain who spent 27 years as a slave in China, learned Chinese life and language, moved to America, and later became free. He now travels with a Chinese mining party to Como Colorado and plans to return home with Jacobs Oil gifts for his mother.
A private citizen on a Cunard steamer befriends ailing traveler from England, learns of rheumatism and the hope of St Jacob’s oil cure. He arranges medical aid via the steward and administers the remedy in the ship’s cabin as the voyage home continues toward an ailing mother and family.
Advert doctored claims warn readers about consumption and tout Piso's Cure as a quick fix. Aggressive pricing notes two bold items and a one dollar price. Agents Morrison Plummer Co. are named as general agents amid faded druggist references.
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