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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1890
Page
2
John W. Chadwick notes in Century that July 14 1760 brought no royal hunt and a crowd flowing toward the Bastille. The entry contrasts the crown with Hugh Capet’s weight, while the Bastille trembles as the king’s power seems to falter before a city in upheaval.
On the Gray Eagle a fire breaks out in rosin in the forehold as Will Clay the second mate leads a daring fight with crew and passengers. He saves Mabel Vane and Arthur Vane, evacuating passengers while the captain stays to battle the flames, and the ship sinks after a week. Will and Mabel wed later.
A short quotation piece notes that bands or groups are valuable in business but warns that a venture built on unstable foundations will not endure. The source uses casual editorial tone and literary analogy to caution against flimsy structures.
The article surveys the Corsican plan to substitute perennial food plants for annual crops. It argues for arboreal and tree-based food sources such as olives chestnuts and palm products to dramatically increase food output and reduce reliance on grain farming. It cites studies from Humboldt Bonpland and other authorities and notes trees’ long productive lifespans and regional adaptability.
Judge Garnett of the 1st district appellate court resigns his post and $7000 salary to become president of a Chicago abstract association, seeking to cut costs for city abstracts. He would have more than a year left in his term if he stayed.
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