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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1936
Page
4
A Brimfield community notices a growing Centennial sentiment with fundraising efforts, a festival and picnic planned. Local merchants and officials seek support, while a carnival from Wilson Amusement Company prepares entertainment and rides for the event.
The Laura Winners 4 H club met August 7 at Donald Hamilton's with 14 members reciting the pledge. They plan to attend the State Fair on August 17, with a 7 a.m. bus departure from W W Jones' and stops at Hamilton's for Brimfield-area members. The 4 H Livestock Show is set for September 1 and 7 at the Proria Stock Yards. Ice cream and cake were served. Next meeting is September 4 at Benterman's. Reporter Robab Kellogg.
The Safety and Traffic Engineering Department of the Chicago Motor Club warns that rose colored and non glare sunglasses may filter out red and yellow seen in traffic lights. Tests show many lenses obscure those colors leading to tickets. Drivers should test glasses before buying to ensure traffic signal visibility.
In this essay excerpt Maria Leonard warns that doing a job well matters more than quick gain. She cites a fence builder who proved honesty by completing four dollars of work on time, urging thoroughness over clever evasion amid modern greed and media influence.
Auction style classifieds list coal for threshing and trucking services by George Tennery and Wm N McCowan. Mentions for sale of a player piano and shotgun, cracked core feed, and various farm items. Offers include 172 acre Elmwood Illinois property with new house and barn. Terms offered include nine thousand cash balance at 3.5 percent interest.
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