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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1875
Page
6
A Michigan State Chemist report details dangers from arsenic pigments in wallpaper, noting symptoms from exposure and how to test and remove the pigment. It cites cases of illness, advises tearing paper or sealing with varnish, and warns readers to test green arsenical colors with ammonia and nitrate of silver.
The article alleges Democrats in Missouri formed a commission to audit war claims, approving 3 million dollars in certificates for dead claimants. It argues most claims are fraudulent and notes the certificates depend on federal reimbursement, while warning of broader political manipulation aimed at shifting power and payments nationwide.
A declamatory piece argues that Republicans have pursued true reconciliation between North and South since Appomattox. It defends policy acts including Reconstruction measures and the Ku Klux Klan act as steps toward harmonious union, asserting the GOP's long‑term pledge of peace.
Practical guidance on home soapmaking using caustic soda or washing soda and lime, plus fat sources, boiling times, and salt addition. Additional farm tips cover poultry oil, horse mash, bread crumb fritters, doughnuts, and a winter soil discussion on fall plowing benefits and soil conditioning.
Edward Gay and his guardians face a $10,000 claim after an assault at a New York juvenile asylum. The assailant used a gas pipe, injuring Gay in the eye and damaging a body part. The case targets the asylum guardians for security of those in their charge. An unrelated note mentions a dressmaker apprentice describing a cross-eyed lover.
Water governs crop success in three states solid liquid and vapor. Freezing expands water and can damage cells while snow protects roots and supplies ammonia fertilizing compounds. Ice breaks heavy soils into particles aiding winter grain growth, but prolonged surface ice suffocates plants.
A historic urging favors owning a home over renting, arguing that a personal dwelling stabilizes families, reduces moving costs, and builds virtue. It stresses modest homes, garden and fence, and teaching children to value their own homes, citing building as a lasting investment.
A Germantown Telegraph reader argues hogs fare better on green feed and regular mashed meals with water and shade in hot months. He says summer feeding can yield healthier pigs and cheaper pork, countering the view that pigs are mainly grass eaters and warning against high summer concentrates.
A fragment describes the talis brigands attacking near the Appian Way into Rome. They seized money watches and rings and damaged holdings that held jewels. The readable text shows a violent assault and theft.
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