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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1889
Page
5
A collage of agriculture tips and opinions from the Hemp Republican column edited by John Wherry Jr. urging profit through market demand, better manure handling, poultry hygiene, and crop choices. It covers pig feeding, buttering, lard, and counterfeit money warnings, plus notes on cattle, dairy, and horse farming with emphasis on practical, profit-driven farming.
A wide range of vocations is discussed, asserting the farmer as the true thinker among leaders. Examinations at Storrs experiment stations show clover enriches soil with substantial nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash. Cattle dehorning notes warn of care and healing, while pig raising guidance from Dr Grimmell of Iowa outlines progressive rations, preventing sour swill, and teaching young pigs to forage without the dam.
Washington May 10 The appointment of Roosevelt and Thompson to the civil service commission is hailed by some as favorable yet others warn of spoils system tendencies The two bring strong educational backgrounds with Thompson an educator and Roosevelt a widely read figure Both are described as well born and wealthy, with mixed political expectations ahead.
The appointment of Frank W Palmer of Chicago as Public Printer is well received as a strong fit with extensive public life experience and printing expertise. The piece notes Benedict’s unpopularity and praises Palmer’s qualifications including editing and bookbinding. The article also discusses civil service efforts for the census bureau, opposition to Mrs Cleveland portrait fundraising, and a testimonial for Chamberlain's Pain Balm from James Lambert of New Brunswick.
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