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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
8
A dialogic fragment shows Bobbe and Dybbs debating gender roles in fashion and wartime duties. Joyce and Adele discuss forecasters profits while Estelle notes May’s sharp memory from military studies and recalls the price of a hat worn by each girl.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions various oddities including blue native butter of India, widow to widower ratios, a dubious remark on Swiss lunatics, an author named Guy Boothby and a misprinted title, and random notes about bicycles in the French army, gemkunzite, hair color trends, and a mention of typewriter work for many women.
A whimsical piece mocks a man’s awkward manners and clothing choices. It notes his tardy steps with his son, incorrect compass directions, politeness rituals, and gendered clothing expectations. It ends with odd gifts like cucumber seeds and funerary tokens.
The article describes how in Sweden a door key is left in conspicuous places to signal absence or visitors. When hosts travel or leave their home for extended periods, bolts are slid into place and the key is displayed to passers-by. This practice serves as a discreet notice to those calling that the mistress is not at home.
The 1907 Illinois State Fair in Springfield runs September 27 to October 5 showcasing 360000 in cash premiums across Beef cattle Dairy cattle Heavy horses Jacks and mules Speed Sheep Wine Poultry Farm products Horticulture Floriculture Fine arts Textile fabrics Education Dairy and apiary Culinary and pantry stores. Special premiums from hive stock associations total 5000 dollars. Railroads offer reduced rates. fair touted as the most successful in U S history with new features and attractions.
Bluff man C. G. Haya declares Bucklen's Arnica Salve the quickest and surest healing salve for sores boils wounds or burns. The product is guaranteed by Wm. Robinson & Co., Druggists, at 26 cents.
Mme Qui Vive writes with charm on beauty and femininity in The Record-Herald. She has returned from Paris to study beauty and plans to share new ideas over the next year in her Woman Beautiful column. Her original style and wholesome advice have made her popular in thousands of homes, while the Sunday Magazine section rivals leading periodicals in quality.
Otsego Journal editor Wm M Dietz of Gilbertsville New York lauds Dr Kings New Discovery as an infallible cure for coughs and colds suitable for long and throat diseases. Wm Robinson Co Drug Store guarantees satisfaction with bottles priced 50 cents and 1 dollar and a free trial bottle offered.
A list names contributors to the Cemetery fund with amounts 171.43 dollars for prior reporting and several 100 dollar gifts from Mrs. H O Cady Mrs Albert Catton Mrs John Church Mrs Josie Ryan W E B Murphy Elmwood, totaling 176 42. The permanent fund remains unchanged per last report. Richard Pacey Treasurer, August Y.
A local printer promotes inexpensive farm envelopes with return card and business name. The page also includes a catarrh remedy ad, Brimfield lecture course details, and notes on Mrs. R Brooks and daughters touring Europe with travel observations from Dublin Ireland.
A grateful note thanks Camp 847 M W A for kindness and confirms the timely payment of a $2000 certificate held by the late John Moon. The sum was received on August 1. Mars MareareT DemPrsEyr.
The Brimfield Village Board enacts an annual levy for the current fiscal year totaling 1100.00 dollars. Funds are allocated to Streets and Sidewalks 800.00, Police and Street Commission 200.00, Electric Lights 300.00, Salaries 100.00, and Miscellaneous 100.00. Passed and approved August 5, 1907 by President John A. Buck and Clerk Weeks.
William J Bryan spoke to the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions in New York urging expanded American support. He cited eight scholarships in China, Japan, and India and praised American philanthropy while condemning commercialism. He called Japan the gateway to the East and urged sending seasoned missionaries to foster Christianity there.
An OCR fragment lists nationalities in Chicago with counts for Americana, Scotch, French, Slavic groups, Hollangers, Swiss, and others. It notes large mixed populations and arrests, mentioning Russians, Irish, Poles, and Jews, with scattered figures and period context.
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