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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1872
Page
2
A broad weekly digest covers the Board of Arbitration in Geneva, Sherman’s tense receptions in Berlin and Potsdam, Italian and Egyptian incidents, and political scandals. Domestic items include bank robberies, ship registry debates, devastating fires in Alpena, flood and crop damage in the South, violent crime in Memphis, and court actions from Tweed trials to Stokes jury deliberations.
The National Liberal Committee met in New York on the 12th and raised Ethan Allen to permanent Chairman of the Executive Committee. Names from several states were appointed to leadership posts. Various states reported nominations or renominations for Congress, governor races, and electors, with committees forming coalitions and plans for nominating tickets.}
A dangerous balloon ascent occurred in Chicago on July 4 from Madison and Elizabeth streets. An enormous trapeze hung beneath the balloon and about thirty people restrained it while the aeronaut performed aerial stunts reaching a mile high. The rider executed somersaults and hung upside down, then slid down the ring and rode the bar before continuing the voyage amid icy air and drifting clouds.
A balloon rising over Lake Michigan drifted toward the East as a spectator described the ascent. With gas escaping and the gas bag failing, the pilot released the final weight and descended toward the water near Sixteenth Street. He freed himself from the trapeze cord, clung to the ring, and was swept toward shore where rescuers saved him nearly frozen and bruised.
The Philadelphia Ledger urges temperance in eating and drinking during the torrid heat. It warns that even small indulgences in alcohol or heavy meals can mislead with temporary cooling but harm the body. Moderation, patience, reduced fatigue, and avoiding fiery drinks are advised for workers and all readers.
An exchange warns against chafing under horse collars in warm weather and recommends a thick feather pad laid flat on the neck to prevent rubbing, plus nightly washing of the horse’s breast with clean water. The note mentions Paria Kentucky residents forming a snit-speak-evil-of-your-neighbor society and promotes Perry Davis’ Pain Killer as a globally popular remedy.
Readers are informed that Pressing's white wine vinegar is praised for its party appeal and strength, with lasting quality. The Chicago Dust notes its superiority and reliability for best-in-market vinegar.
The piece extols Dr Walker of California and his Vinecar Birrens as a universal medicine benefiting chronic dyspepsia rheumatism liver fevers and nervous prostrations. It also advertises Merchant's Gargling Oil Parson's Purgative Pills Burnett's KaListon and Wag consults for irritation and skin cures with claims of wide consumer goodwill and practical uses for horses and humans.
August issue of Godeys Lady's Book features steel plate inarration Porcible Possession and a fine wood engraving Ihat Steps in Life, with Lolipop series Quiet Flirtation praised. Includes five colored fashion-pictures, marking alphabet, stories and poems, and fashion intelligence. Drake's Plantation Bitters praised as Rock of Experience, with claims of universal efficacy and cautions against imitators. Sanford's Liver Invigorator advertised as a vegetable liver tonic for dyspepsia and debility.
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