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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1881
Page
7
Practical tips for cooking and cleaning, cistern clarification, jelly for invalids, rhubarb and fruit pie guidance, oil cloth care, and cautions about signing documents. Includes notes from the Iowa State Register and farmer’s warnings about scams and soil watering benefits for small fruits.
A Philadelphia Times column notes quince seed curls as a cosmetic craze among women. It describes the ornamental use of glue from quince seeds to create zigzag curls on foreheads and around the eyes. Imports from Asia drive rising prices as druggists stock more of the seed and alternatives like gum tragacanth and soap appear.
A colonial era guide stresses early gentle handling of young horses and steady, patient training to prevent fear and resistance. It warns against wild breaking and urges gradual familiarization with touch and harness, with a focus on trust, correct bits, and calm instruction.
The article argues crops favor short growing seasons with quick maturation. Potatoes and small fruits perform best in brief periods, with Maine and Beaver Islands cited for high potato quality. It notes Canadian barley and grasses shine where seasons are short, and includes a ginger drops recipe and a Buffalo hotel fire collapse via blasting.
Eye witness report from Verwont describes robins tending a nest and burying a dead fledgling by building a thatched roof over the body in the nest. The piece notes a cat injured a chick, the parents failed to save it, and the nest was later sheltered as the other young birds fled.
The St Louis Railway Register reviews a copy of the London and North Western Railway Company time-tables. It covers England Scotland and Wales with more than ten thousand miles of tracks. The octavo volume has 136 pages, maps, and details on hotels cab fares routes tickets and connections for travelers. A Mississippi farmer uses cold water to dislodge an obstruction in choking cattle ears.
A Somerville man recounts recovery from a lung hemorrhage and consumption after using a tonic advertised as a cure. The flawed letters promote De We Ha u’s Bausam For The Lungs and other remedies, mentioning doctors, hospitals, and various unrelated products and testimonials.
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