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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1875
Page
8
In a fragmentary report from the Fortieth Fourth Congress a Senate rally outlines political alignments with Democrats and Republicans and notes fiscal debates on revenue and taxation. The text references internal revenue, distilleries, and proposed controls to curb frauds in whisky taxes, with names and states partially listed.
The article discusses phosphorus compounds and their link to decay odors, claims about lion and tiger strength, a sun powered method to extract fresh water from sea water using a wooden box and glass, and a test of wooden rails on Pennsylvania railways. It notes sugar-elm petals as ties and claims Spanish women are great snorers.
A Commissioner reports extensive fraud in the distillers industry, with evidence of seizures and widespread forgery across 2,387 facilities and 50 United States locations. Estimates show losses of at least 1.65 million dollars in ten months, while tax receipts for fermented liquors fall and tobacco taxes rise. Recommendations include expanding enforcement, simplifying gauging and stamping, and empowering agents to inspect books. The current year’s internal revenue is projected at $122 million.
A collection of domestic notes covers Editors' Cake recipe using flour sugar raisins butter milk eggs and spice, plus a method to cure animal skins with water bran salt and sulfuric acid. Practical tips warn against overwhipping a bulky horse and urge gentle handling to avoid agitation. Domestic guidance from Rural New Yorker and American Grover highlight weight issues with butchered meat and the need for fair meat weight comparable to produce.
The piece urges prairie farmers to plant forest trees on underused land to boost farm value and provide tough timber. It discusses species like white ash, hickory, maple, chestnut, and walnut, and outlines seed collection, nursery propagation, seedling transplanting, and winter storage methods for nuts to ensure successful planting and growth.
The article urges farmers to create seedling nurseries of ash oak and hickory, preserving seeds in moist sand to plant in spring. It notes timber values rose 300 to 400 percent over two decades and predicts continued gains, while trees provide shade, shelter, and eventual profit.
A discussion of traditional French pork salting and smoking practices. Describes singeing, brushing, washing, and open-air cooking methods. Details salt and spice mixture for a 200 pound pig and layering process to preserve meat. Independent.
From the World's Dispensary Printing in Buffalo comes the People’s Common Medical Adviser in Plain English by Rio Pierce MOD chief of the board. The pamphlet discusses cerebral physiology and private topics with warnings and scriptural views, noting its price and mailing address in Buffalo New York.
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