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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1881
Page
7
A whimsical reflection on happiness as contrast with deprivation and pain, advocating St Jacobs Oil as the swift cure for rheumatism. The piece cites a letter from a Chicago pharmacist about one patient’s rapid relief and a local report on J Dawson’s sciatic rheumatism.
A mix of household notes covers hair care with borax washes, diverse recipes from mince pie to custard, and kitchen science. Poultry dust baths, cider jelly, ruby sauce, and pocket-book buns appear alongside egg quality hints and cabbage cooking guidance.
The article explains fall cuttings work better for many plants including gooseberry quince privet honeysuckles forsythia mock orange and other ornamentals. Cuttings can be buried in bundles underground to overwinter then planted in spring with care to prevent bud rot from spring thaw.
The article advocates fall manureing and early spring sowing of grass seed and clover to invigorate meadows, renew worn spots, improve soil with clean manure, and ensure drought resistance. It stresses deep plowing, soil preparation for potatoes and wheat, and using bone manure on old sod for lawns, with careful spreading and timing to boost yields and moisture retention.
A spoof travel guide extols two cent cigars as essential for travelers. It claims cheap cigars win favors from conductors and agents, unlock faster transfers, and reveal station details, while lampooning high priced brands and officials.
A jumble of letters discusses expensive city weddings versus economical rural elopements. It notes a father considering his son in law to elope for economy, while a standard wedding with ushers and attire costs hundreds to thousands. It mentions a postal card factory cure story and a Bridgeport item about a man overcoming rheumatism.
An extended advertisement extols Dr Pierce and Hall’s remedies for a range of ailments from skin issues to consumption. The piece promotes Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleansing tonic, and Favorite Prescription for female health, with testimonials and pricing. It mentions Dr Pierce, World’s Dispensary, and Hart’s Journal of Health, urging readers to buy through druggists and mail order.
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