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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1882
Page
6
The text presents a puzzle cipher about two items near a band of pages. The speaker asserts certainty a primal set and a second soon follow, noting neither is bound to a total but will be found now or later. Henry, I
A letter urges farming communities to adopt silk production citing economic benefits for women and children. It notes mulberry trees suitable from Matine to the gulf, a history of misdirected imports, Philadelphia filatures, 200 mills and 1,598,666 pounds of raw silk last year, with cocoons sold to domestic buyers at high prices and wages for winders. It invites support and offers guidance on suitable trees and silkworm strains.
The surveying corps extending from Streator toward Magnolia and Henry confirms active work along Wolf Hollow and Whitefield. Reports say a new triad of routes aims to connect Streator, Henry, and Keithsburg with a union depot beside the Alton line, while the Chicago and Kansas City Air Line plan promises a 60 mile shorter corridor via multiple counties and a Mississippi river bridge at Keithsburg.
The Wenona farmers institute held two weeks ago drew good attendance. T H Hamilton spoke on Sheep Husbandry favoring sheep ruling as profitable. A G Robinson discussed cattle breeds origin and management of hogs on small farms. B Kays on dairy breeds Jersey and Holsteins noted for crossing. The group also covered land drainage, revenue laws, and cooperative farming. The meeting adjourned after voting to attract top veterinary talent and will reconvene at Tonica in January.
In these times of quack medicine ads readers are assured Electric Bitters will cure stomach liver kidney and urinary issues. The advertisement claims strong evidence and urges a trial. Sold at 60 cents a bottle by Dr Powell.
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