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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
3
An article from Farmers' Guide argues for consistent highway policy and funding via taxes, criticizing yearly changes in road work. It urges permanent road plans modeled on states like New Jersey and emphasizes gravel quality, cementing content, and limited clay to avoid water damage in frost-prone climates.
The piece cites government estimates showing farmers pay 20 million to ship corn 22 million to move wheat and 73 million to haul twelve major farm products. It argues trolley lines and better roads will cut costs as loads grow from 1500 pounds to two tons and urges action.
Short article urges daily dish care to ease chores. It favors washing after each meal, using hot and cold water, a dedicated brush, and quick preclearance of pots and pans. For small households wash once daily. for large ones wash promptly to save space and reduce sloppiness.
The article surveys new arrivals at Ellis Island and how immigrant women are received and aided. It highlights meeting groups of relatives, changing fashions, and the emotional impact of entering America. It notes missions around Bilis Island and the Immigrant Girls Home run by the Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society with Miss Matthews guiding arrivals daily.
Wash glassware first using hot suds then rinse and dry on a linen towel. Use a brush for cut glass to reach crevices. Dry and store glasses right side up to avoid clouding. Then wash and dry silver, polishing if needed to save effort later. Towels must be clean and dry to reduce rubbing and maintain a neat finish.
A fifteenth century traveler in Abyssinia finds berries from a tree that, when roasted and brewed, restore strength and purify water. He reaches Aden and the Arab mufti, inspired by its vigor, names the plant cabuab meaning force.
A garbled dialogue fragment discusses a nanny, a fight with Paul, and a woman wearing a new hat as a sign of trouble. The text features misread words and fragmented phrases, offering a glimpse of domestic scene language without clear narrative closure.
A massive storm across Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois left about twenty five people dead and property losses near one million dollars. The cyclone destroyed homes barns and factories and caused blackout damage to towns including Mason City Winona Rockwell Pana Litchfield and Bayana. Corn losses were severe with over thirty thousand acres ruined and hail trimmed stalks.
Overseer Wilbur Glenn Voliva, who seized Zion City leadership, vows to leave with a large following and establish a new city after refusing Judge Landis’ petition to appoint a receiver for Zion City property. He protests the sale of Zion City lace industry amid the power struggle with John Cately.
After his petition was denied and a lace factory sale ordered, Voliva said he would abandon the old hulk and lead followers to a new colony. He declared he would gather supporters and leave soon to establish a separate community elsewhere.
Secretary Cortelyou prepares an authorized life of William McKinley. New York surgeons remove skull fragment to restore smell. Ambassadors reception provokes derision from tailors. The tabacos plant expands in the United States, and Gov. Woodrow Wilson attends a Democratic dinner.
Judge Kenesaw M Landis in Chicago Federal Court fines Standard Oil $29,240,000 on 1 402 counts for rebates violating interstate commerce law. The judge hints at further prosecutions of railroad officials and Rockefeller partners, while noting possible appeals to higher courts.
Telegraph operators at Western Union in Chicago quit at midnight in a sympathy strike for Los Angeles colleagues. Reports indicated widespread willingness to strike in St Louis Kansas City Omaha Denver and Cleveland. The Chicago action affected about 2500 workers amid a dispute over handling Los Angeles wires with strikebreakers.
The Twentieth Century Limited, an 18 hour New York to Chicago train, collided with a derailed freight near Chesterton Indiana. Many passengers were injured as cars and the locomotive were thrown from the track. cars including buffet, dining, and the last sleeper were damaged and passengers were hurled from berths and chairs amid screams and debris.
The New York Journal of Commerce reports July fires cost 13.18 million, about 50 percent higher than July of 1906 and near 1905 levels. Across the year 1907, 344 fires exceeded ten thousand dollars in loss, signaling higher underwriter costs for the year.
The Cunarder Lusitania, recently built in England, will soon sail to New York on its maiden voyage. It features a Verandah Cafe with uninterrupted sea views, and two regal suites at 2000 dollars per trip for a family-sized flat including drawing and dining rooms, two bedrooms, a bath and pantry with exclusive service. On test runs the ship showed minimal vibration and a speed guarantee of 26 knots, with expectations to exceed that.
Interesting News Items report A B Krumholz of Atlanta shot and killed his wife who he believed was a burglar. The item notes Sam Sessenden’s retirement after decades in Connecticut politics and hints at J O Sullivan Edward Addicks facing divorce and financial ruin amid failed U.S. Senate bids.
Reports from Minnesota North and South Dakota Iowa Kansas Nebraska Illinois Indiana Ohio Tennessee Missouri describe improved crop conditions with a bumper wheat yield in Kansas and strong corn prospects in Iowa and Nebraska. Weather has reduced pest damage, boll weevil threats ease, and farmers express renewed optimism.
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