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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1876
Page
6
Fragmentary text references a horse and rider with distances and times, mentioning bets and a race at four o'clock. Names and details are badly garbled, preventing a clear report of participants or outcome.
A Virginia City Chronicle report describes growing opium use among youths and young adults. Sing Woh and Sing Woh proprietors report sharp sales increases and many well dressed patrons frequenting dens on Hi and Union streets.
A collage of household notes discusses applying soapsuds to suspected dehy joints, making blanc mange from pig feet, and decorative table arrangements. Also shared is a dubious stump destruction method using saltpeter and kerosene, credited to Rural New Yorker.
Practical guidance on trimming horse hooves to avoid cracks and injuries. Advises not to overlong shoes, keep the sole and wall properly pared, and tailor removal to each hoof type while preserving natural form and balance. Emphasizes careful removal of old shoes and correct rounded toe and heel measures.
The National Live-Stock Journal argues against trimming bars or crust of horse hooves and warns that removing parts weakens resistance to contraction. It stresses keeping the frog unshod to allow natural horn wear and prevent injury, noting shoing may hinder frog growth and overall hoof health.
The Herald explains hen diet with alternating grains such as wheat oats and corn plus meat bits a weekly schedule for meals three times daily and the need for oyster shells bone meal and water. It advises against overfeeding snow water and insists on green vegetables and seasonal feeds to boost egg production.
A Cheyenne paper extols Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Purgative Pills and Sunar Coated Granules as superior remedies. The ad touts modern chemistry extracting active ingredients from herbs to create small, palatable pills said to replace larger cathartics and medicines. Local testimonials from Dr Ina A Trayen of Baconsburg praise their effectiveness and predict strong sales.
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