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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1880
Page
7
Long excerpt covers fruit storage methods for apples and a cool cellar to prevent fermentation. Includes coconut balls with custard topping instructions and notes from an Ohio Farmer writer about soil fitting before sowing and wheat yield. Also outlines mince fowl with gravy, and a chocolate custard recipe with steps and serving suggestion.
The writer argues farmers should rotate seed locality and select only the best kernels and tubers. By planting only top wheat kernels and potato tubers and avoiding related crops for years, both yield and quality rise. He notes some farmers wrongly sell good seed for price and later face poorer crops.
Lux New York correspondent notes that preachers enjoy good health and long lives with few working clergy reaching old age. The piece cites long ministry figures such as William R. Williams over forty years in the pulpit at seventy six, Vermilye at seventy seven, and others near eighty.
The article discusses optimal fattening times for stock and hogs, noting September and October as best for fattening, while hot or cold weather reduces gains. It warns against delaying feeding to improve corn value, stresses shelter and water for hogs, and notes pumpkins apples and roots as good fall feed. It also praises dedicated poultry breeders, their impact on farmer results, and the value of distinguished breeds for eggs and meat.
The article notes a heavy apple harvest nationwide, typical of an off year in farming. It traces the fruit’s ancient origins to Palestine, its long life on hardy trees, and the variety proliferation in America, with major varieties like Baldwin, Spitzenberg and Swaar used in many forms from jelly to cider. It also includes a gingerbread recipe and flat iron heating tips.
An aged subscriber touts Hamburg Drops Jacobs Oil as cure all for health and storms of life. Mentions St Jacobs Oil and Rheumatism. Notices praise for Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. References Dr Pierce resignation and Women’s Dispensary Association. Mentions Fraser Axle Grease and Wrnstort’s Fever and Ague Tonic. Recommends Redding’s Russia Salvo.
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