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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1881
Page
4
A translated verse poem praising Transvaal freedom against England. It promises perpetual resistance for rights believed denied, invoking the flag of freemen and unity across the land. The unknown author’s lines urge solidarity and enduring right.
The diarist Bessie Luna Wray recounts life aboard the brig Petrel and her near disaster when crewman Atkin plots to seize the ship. Captain Wray thwarts the plan using wit and a hot water ambush, while old Dan and Candace aid in defending the vessel amid a calm Atlantic watch.
Frank H. Converse writes of a perilous sea journey aboard the brig Petrel with Captain Wray and Waters acting as chief officer. After hours at the wheel through a December gale, they reach Lisbon in fatigue yet safety, amid hints of longing for land and a future burial under the sea.
A Newfoundland owned by Mr. May of Livermore leaps into a torrent to save a drowning greyhound, dragging it to the bank while a terrier's frantic barking tries to spur its own rescue. The owner vows the dog is priceless, saying there is not enough money to buy him. The tale, recounted to a Chronicle reporter, showcases remarkable canine intelligence and bravery.
A collage of witticisms from various sources including Hymes reflecting social manners and dialogue. It mentions a Galveston lady debating weather and barometer, a New Hampshire man unfamiliar with bicycles, a sea gull scene, a romantic exchange, and a Westfield lawyer daydreaming in court.
The Italian and West Indian parasite infests orange and lemon trees alarm Florida Louisiana and California trade. J H Bostwick NY Customs inspector cites specimens and a 300000 franc prize plus 100000 franc donor aid. Washing trunks with soap and sharp sand once halted the pest thirty years ago. continued spread could cut Italian fruit imports and injure Florida Louisiana and California orange exports.
The article surveys underground miners using ice filled respirators with gauze masks to cool air. It describes caustic potash in water to separate plant from animal matter, terra alba candy production in New York and high candy sugar content, and a Louisiana plant yielding fine woody fiber similar to jute. It also mentions Carnelly proving liquids can be frozen while hot, frost effects on Giessen plants, and Signor Bach’s resonator improving singing through a palatal sounding board.
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