08 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary text references Miles and a political faith dispute with phrases suggesting qualification for a seat or role. The garbled lines hint at an election context and standards or dates but lack clear names or places. The piece appears to be a disrupted OCR extract from a 19th or early 20th century local politics page.
A Peoria lawyer, noted for high integrity and guidance at the bar, calls on voters to investigate his qualifications. He emphasizes judgment, knowledge, and postures toward shaping the judge’s role and invites support from the electorate.
Miss Alma Wungacw of Brimfield and Willard Weldner wed in Peoria with Rev Starbuck officiating. After a brief honeymoon they returned to Brimfield. The bride, daughter of C L Dungao, is Knox College and Brimfield High School graduate and bank employee. The groom, Roy Weidner’s son, also a Brimfield High School graduate. They reside in Brimfield while awaiting future plans and possible military service.
The male issue of every campaign for county treasurer is one of absolute security of the public funds and there can be no other consideration. The suggestion of Lucas I. Butta for county treasurer will hinder the engagement of the mac tage agemient. Kidney problems and health are noted, with Kidney Pilla offered as relief for sufferers.
The document records appropriations for village needs including marshal salaries electric lighting the village hall roads and sidewalks and bridge and culvert work. It notes bond interest and principal totaling 875.00 due August 1 1919 and an additional three mill tax to raise 3476.00 for current and future expenditures. It authorizes applying unexpended funds to cover any shortfall and confirms passage July 1 1918 with official attestation.
New Cream Station at H. A Forney's place in Peoria will be operated by Walter Purcell. The station will be open all day on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting next Wednesday. Highest cash price paid for cream. Patronage respectfully solicited.
A reader letter describes how Foley Kidney Pills helped a husband who could not stoop and now feels no pain. The wife Mrs. Frank P Wood Morris notes his lame back and rheumatic pains improved. The account credits the pills for resolving sore muscles and stiff joints and general relief.
Helen R. Saunders of Palm Beach Florida writes that a severe cold on her chest was relieved by Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound. The letter claims the remedy protects against summer cold, hay fever, asthma and croup and urges reliance on the old family medicine.
Foley Cathartioe Tableta provide prompt relief for indigestion and other stomach ailments. They gently ease the stomach, aid digestion, and support liver function. Geo Howard.
An unreadable OCR fragment describes a patient’s back pain and irregular actions. It mentions a kidney pills remedy and a physician or engineer witness name, with unclear dates and places. The text is inconsistent and garbled but implies relief after treatment.
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