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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1889
Page
4
The issue covers farm tips on horse care longevity, draft horse markets, evaporated apple production, and expansion of the Chicago veterinary college auditorium. It cautions on tools, advises clover, and discusses poultry profit, breeding terms, and plant louse pest details affecting wheat. It mentions Ross Schoonoven’s $8000 swindle and general farming guidance.
The plant louse Siphonophora avenae threatens grain yields as it covers clothing in grain fields and damages at the base of grain heads. Prof Forbes notes that heavy rains promote vigorous growth, possibly allowing partial crop. He reports to the State Board of Agriculture on the insect.
A historical letter discusses the Spanish Franciscan missions of California, focusing on San Juan Capistrano built in 1774 and destroyed by an 1812 quake that killed about 60 worshipers. It also notes mission architecture, gardens, and the fate of monks, paired with general editorials on social conformity and health remedies.
The article laments looters at the San Juan Capistrano mission ruins. It notes relics such as a stone holy water bowl, old Spanish Bible, mission altar, candlesticks, a heavy brass key, and marble saint images remaining in good condition. It warns the site may vanish in about a decade due to careless visitors.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a healthful remedy tied to happiness and well being. It markets the California concentrate as a fruit-based cure offered by Dr Powell's Drug Store in 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
A 1886 Procter & Gamble warning advises grocers and customers to inspect packaging for the genuine Ivory Soap. It warns against counterfeit white soaps and urges buyers to insist on Ivory Soap to ensure true quality and avoid fraud in grocery and bath goods.
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