This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1882
Page
3
A garbled compilation quotes the Denver Tribune on cleaning oils and varnish use for instruments, a potato pudding recipe, and a cloth cleaning tip. It also cites techniques for potato cultivation and bulb trimming, plus a New York Tribune remark on sheep care and mulled wine preparation.
The State Board of Health committee led by Prof. Chandler and Colby reviewed sugar adulterants. They found many samples free of contaminants, while brown sugars showed substantial glucose and tin presence. Methods for detecting artificial glucose use polarimetry and invert sugar reactions, with findings to be published in the annual food report.
A column discusses cow milking practices and self milking issues, with a remedy using a leather forehead tie and a strow hickory stick. It also covers Mrs. Farnham’s butter making method, dairy commission storage plans, factory standardization of butter, and rules from creameries on milk quality, handling, and penalties for fraud.
A collage of ad-like notices touts Dr Guysett’s Yellow Dock and Sarsa parilla and Perry Davis Pain Killer. Claims of cures for impure blood and lung diseases accompany testimonials and legal notices about trademark cases and medical devices.
Fragmented ad style text notes various patent medicines and cures from the era. Mentions Dr Benson's Celery and Chamomile Pills and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as treatments for nerves and women's ailments. Also references Purgative Pellets and a building catalog from Wm. T. Comstock at 6 Astor Place New York.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.