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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1871
Page
6
Poem excerpt from Appleton's Journal reflecting on autumn decay and renewal. The speaker notes faded lilies, ripened chestnuts, and brittle leaves as the year falls away. It contrasts fading pleasures with nature’s quiet lessons and the promise of renewed life in seeds.
A study of parental impact highlights how mothers guide virtue and will, with examples from Augustine, Newton, Napoleon, Washington, and Wellington. It notes that private, sustained maternal effort often drives lasting character, while fathers’ roles vary by context and era. The piece emphasizes the enduring power of home training in shaping destinies.
A collection of recycled household tips covers wood drying, ammonia wash for skin, child bedtime care, breathing exercises to prevent consumption, seed corn storage, and pig head recipes. It also discusses fire safety, manure handling, and dairy feeding with grass and hay, praising early-cut clover and timothy for stock health.
The article praises Alexander von Humboldt for systematic, thorough study across the world and every field of knowledge. It highlights his lifelong habits, memory, and belief in God as sources of his vast learning. A humorous Hartford marriage anecdote follows about a German porter and a French girl who wed after a few hours of acquaintance.
The article extols grass cured hay as superior feed to straw and corn stalks. It argues hay is fresh, nutritious, and easy to harvest, enriching the land, with butter and cheese benefiting from its use. It claims healthier stock, brighter cattle, and richer summer milk from this hay.
A Concord farmer feeds farrow cows in winter for both milk and beef, claiming milk volume and quality stay high while fattening the animal. He notes spring slaughter value rises as beef prices peak, suggesting the method merits adoption as many planters feed grain this winter. Water in Dubuque is sourced by tunneling half a mile under bluffs to a subterranean stream, elevating water to reach tall buildings.
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