[Agriculture] Walton, IL Man Provides Journal Of Early 20th Century Purchases And Sales

HENRY NEUHAUSEN of Wilton, Lee County, IL, produced an early 20th century record of his personal and business expenses, dating 1902-1904, in an oblong journal, 3 1/4 x 8 1/4, 94 pp.

Neuhausen’s journal offers a window into his life who engaged in agricultural activities also performed work for the town of Marion, engaging in drilling at the quarry, earning $1.25 a day, and performing work “at haying.  He also notes that he sold 20 bushels of corn. Other purchases included a bridle, harness, 2 horses ($190), wagon ($55), whip, horse shoes,

Neuhausen has provided treatments for curing kidney trouble and a weak back. He has also provided a treatment for preventing hog cholera [Swine Flu].

Very interesting journal record.  Scuffing to covers, light soiling on pages. Else very good.

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