Mineral Springs Putnam County IL
Local News

The Henry Republican, Henry Illinois, July 27, 1882
Mineral Springs

We are having splendid weather, notwithstanding Venner's prophecy that we would have rainy weather until August.

Haying is on the boom this week. Hands are scarce as hired girls and they are scarce as money.

Oats are ripening very fast and will give the farmers more work soon. Some field will be harvested this week.

J. A. Kays will thresh his rye Wednesday.

N. J. Mathis has purchased the Dent farm east of Magnolia. Consideration $50 per acre.