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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
8
The Tice commission proposes a state aid system for constructing highways and bridges with full state control after completion, standard widths, uniform accounting, cash tax payments, and a single highway commissioner per district. County aid may fund up to 15 percent of local permanent road costs.
Farmers' Guide from March 29 1913 reports field tests over five years showing fertilizing corn with a 1%82% to 2102% formula and reduced potash on non black soils increases per acre yields from one to fourteen bushels, averaging about eight. Broadcasting spreads feed too far from roots, a drill attachment makes application easy, and fertilized corn weight per bushel rose by about ten pounds.
A column reflects on resistance to new transport, noting Sir Walter Gilbey prefers cars over rail and rails adoption lag in genteel circles. It argues a triumph in denying invention and recalls Henley friends who avoid rail despite the Great Western Railway for Oxford visits.
The undersigned merchants of Pedicatieda sign to close their places at 6 PM each Tuesday and Thursday weekly starting the week of July 14. Signatories include Meuiler Bron Clark & Son, HR Johneen & Son, Cady Bron, Lowella Prentice, and others.
A probate notice references T Huale estate in Peoria County and a September term. It calls for any persons having claims to appear, with details indicating a court procedure at Libat ste Worlaspipe and Peoria. The notice mentions Bliaateth and references Heerta EM July and other loose names as part of the case.
The administrator of the estate of John EcHueh deceased of Peoria County gives notice he will appear before the Peoria County Probate Court at the Court House in Peoria for the September term on the second day of September to adjust all claims against the estate. All persons indebted must pay promptly. W H Adams Administrator Peoria, June 30, 1918.
An elderly individual credits with relief a long standing eczema after using a specific ointment. The account cites repeated attempts and eventual success over decades, noting relief from persistent skin ailment.
A compact reflection on how increasing possessions can heighten anxiety and responsibility, suggesting happiness from abundance is tempered by ongoing worries and burdens. The statement hints at a paradox where material gain coexists with psychological strain.
Rev H Stobbeavoil of Gihson Ia praises Dr King's New Life Pills for constipation. Quote says the pills are perfect and no home should be without them. Describes them as a regulator for liver and bowels with every pill guaranteed. Price 25c at Geo Howard's.
A wry remark notes that a woman who says she will forgive and forget still keeps the memory of her forgiveness alive. The quip highlights the paradox of insisting on forgiveness while preserving the act as a personal benchmark.
An 19th century ad claims Arica Salve instantly relieves pain from cuts bruises sprains burns or skin injuries. EB E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine testifies it robs injuries of their terrors and as a healing remedy equals any. Only 250 at Geo Howard’s.
Brimfield directory lists multiple churches with pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and youth meetings. It notes Congregational, St Joseph, Baptist and Methodist churches, plus lodge and fraternal group meeting nights, with officers and meeting cadence.
Announcement seeks men immediately to represent a firm based in Rochaster New York. Money offered for suitable applicants. Apply at once to CO. ROCHARTER NY.
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