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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1882
Page
7
The article explains that lamb growth relies on the ewe’s milk, fed by rich food. It argues a three month target of forty pounds per lamb, needing three to four pounds of daily milk. Extra feed like linseed meal costs about one dollar but increases milk and final lamb value, with suggested mixes of bran, corn, and hay to optimize milk production and ewe health.
The Germantown Telegraph article extols growing cantaloupes at home with warm friable ground and well rotted manure. It details hill planting, spacing six feet, thinning to two or three per hill, weed control, and root protection during digging, plus pest control using radish companions and soap sprays.
At Milan Italy a Musical Industrial Exhibition under royal patronage showcased many instruments over several months. The Mason & Hamlin Organ Company of America won the highest medal the only one in its department among 260 awards. The honor continues their fourteen year World’s Fair triumphs. An English journal notes the British sparrow as a superior bird over American species.
A Nature note explains that the ear canal can harbor fungi to form mushrooms called aspergillus nigra. The growth causes itching and dull hearing, aided by oil or water in the ear, with the problem linked to attempts to soften ear wax.
A Missouri paper mocks a shopkeeper for bragging of his daughter's languages after she failed to understand a Frenchman. The item contrasts rural vanity with multilingual overconfidence and ends with a wry moral about appearances.
A fragment discussing female health issues and cures, endorsing Guyott Yellow Dock and Sarsaparila with claims of restoring strength, plus testimonials about miscarriage recovery, weakness, and nervous debility. Mentions Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Prescription with patient letters and ad-like snippets.
A montage of testimonials and advertisements tout Kidney-Wort and other patent medicines. Letters cite cures for liver complaints and ague, while ads promote Dr Benson’s Skin Cure, Celery and Chamomile Ville preparations, Diamond Dyes, and various health products. A Somerville lung case credits Dr Wat Hant’s Balm.
An archival ad proclaims Wilbor’s Compound or Con Liven Oil and Lime improves the oil with phosphate of lime to enhance healing. The notice credits A. B. Wilbur, Boston chemist, and lists druggists as sellers.
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