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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1880
Page
2
Dispatches from the Northwest indicate wheat yields likely to be the best in years, amid varied local farming reports. Minnesota, Dakota, and Nebraska projections align on strong output while urban census notes show population shifts and congressional implications.
The article notes party leaders and candidates at a state convention in Des Moines announcing renominations and nominations for Congress in multiple districts. It mentions Aaron War General Devens and Secretary Sherman exchange about filling vacancies after adjournment, with various district confirmations and bolting factions affecting ticket selections.
A Toronto Globe dispatch notes excellent crop prospects across the Dominion with cereals except spring wheat above average and vegetables and fruit promising. Other items report Chiniese victories as unfounded, amnesty bill in France, Papal relations with Franco, and various European political shifts.
A late 19th century update notes orders to deploy military forces to deter any occupation of Indian Territory by the Payne expedition. It mentions a rumored cabinet appointment reversal in Washington, thirteen stroke fatalities in New York, mixed grain crop telegraphs, and remarks on Dr Tanner’s health. Also covered are bail in a stock securities case, Greece delaying reserve calls, a Paris decree on 1870 71 insurrections, a Philadelphia editor’s death, and a cryptic note on Portugal and a broader war context.
A wide array of 19th century items. Officials examined over tax levies, fraud and court enjoinments. Alfred Evans absconded with 7581 from G C Ball Co. murders, accidents, rail bonds, court actions, and local crimes fill the page with terse updates from Springfield and surrounding towns.
A Canadian steamer near Toronto rescued two men from a yawl after a dispute aboard the Mercie E. Hall. Captain Fitzgerald, suffering delirium tremens, claimed pirates fired on him during a chase, while a boy aboard gave a different tale of mutiny and escape, leading to the captain’s arrest and remand.
Fragmentary notes describe a courtroom exchange about drunkenness and credibility. A judge muses on how the witness knew when the other man hit him, suggesting absence of motive if sobriety is disputed.
A tramp enters a New Jersey residence, is treated kindly by a woman who then finds the parlor empty and his exit with her gold and a watch. A farmer fires upon a noise near hens, wounding a man who collapses. the shooter is believed to have saved a life, the victim dying soon after.
Recorder notes a witness describing a brick strike with possible concealed hint on the assailant. Witness reports bandaged head and questions provocation while detailing the blow.
The writer describes a Mys that catches spiders and a wiry creature that builds nests in coats and curtains. He notes large spiders preying on birds, a fly catching big house spiders, and flat gray spiders living under bark. The piece blends curiosity about exotic life with vivid sightings from the Australian countryside.
The article describes the cormorant fishing method used on Chinese rivers. It covers bird names, seasonal use, training over weeks, and the rope control and feeding practices. Birds are trained to dive for fish, return to the boat, and work together to capture large prey if needed.
The article describes using heated oyster shells and sulfur to create a light emitting material that glows after sunlight exposure. The compound can be mixed into paints and applied to surfaces, including diver suits and clocks, producing pale violet light at night. Reignition is possible by briefly burning magnesium and restoring the glow.
The article warns against uneven manure distribution from heaps and emphasizes spreading manure evenly when fresh, not plowing under. It advocates harrowing weighted over spring spreads to mix matter into soil, creating a mellow seed bed and improving subsoil, with shallow tillage and fallow benefits.
An Elmira Free Press account chronicles two closely connected young couples who wed within months. A January newborn boy joined one family while the other welcomed a baby girl last month. A study visit by the boys’ mother led to a costly dispute over an engagement ring and future plans.
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