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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1892
Page
4
A fragmented notice urges correspondents to submit letters early in the week and to provide both old and new addresses when changing mailing details. It also asks reporters to promptly notify the publisher if a paper tag is not corrected in ten days or if errors occur.
Second letter from Miss Maud Bacon to Lawrence Lippert details a London summer outing in vivid travelogue. She recalls Madame Tussauds visits, the Crystal Palace, a switchback ride, and royal mews at Windsor Castle with descriptions of carriages, harnesses, black bays, cream horses, and an Arabian horse.
A letter describes a Windsor Park visit with the largest grapevine, a first class London train ride, and scenes from London landmarks. The writer recalls misty memories of underground travel, street performances, and desires to see zoological gardens while planning trips to Paris and beyond.
A fragmented notice mentions individuals Bebe Gar, Seb Aly, and others in a reads as a local brief. Details are incomplete but indicate a grouped event or notice among residents.
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher recalls meeting the young Henry Ward Beecher in May 1880 at Wear Sutton. She describes his boyish, merry demeanor, quick repartee, and the warm reception by the family, noting he did not yet seem remarkable in looks but would make his mark in the world.
In southern Europe rosemary has long held magic traits noted by All the Year Round. Spanish women wore it as protection from the evil eye and Portuguese called it the Elfin plant. Its name links to Rosmarinus and sea spray, with ties to marriage and death as in Grete and ancient texts.
A discussion on river maturity and land deformation through geological time. It notes slow elevation and subsidence, renewed river activity after uplifts, and the idea that old river age is not fixed. The piece mentions New England hills, glacial impact, and ancient landscapes, plus a brief aside on rhinoceros horn structure and use.
A party newspaper appeal promotes a dual subscription offer for Henry Republican and the Moline Plowman at a single $1.50 price to attract NEW subscribers. The item notes past success, limited-time availability, and urges readers to sign up now.
A vintage advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for strength, stomach and kidney issues, and sick headaches with a claim of swift relief. Also notes Santa Fe Railway coal rights near Toluca and local political nomination activity. Provocative testimonial from Calamus druggist endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with 50 cent bottles at J. W. Niece.
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