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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
6
Poem advises that true home lies in a sincere loving heart rather than marble mansions and gold. It extols finding a trusted soul as shelter from misfortune and sorrow, with the heart as a lasting shelter and reward.
A Saskatchewan rancher recounts riding to fight wildfires near Maple Creek. He describes nights of smoke, the enlistment of local fire guardians, and a perilous late evening ride with Bolton and Bettington to quell flames advancing up the creek. The tale blends danger with humor and reflection.
A narrator recounts riding through a vast prairie toward a massive wildfire. Boltons warning about the uncertain ground proves off base as the riders push fast along coulees and benched terrain, nearing a blaze that lights the sky. The column fights the flames with sacks on sticks and water wagons while lions of fire advance, leaving few supplies and questioning their exact location.
A fire crew fights a massive prairie blaze under a cold north wind then rests at a log shack run by Ingram. They wake to flood warnings and learn the fire has been swamped by rain, saving Bolton Gibson’s ranches and their own homes before an Armstrong ranch breakfast and a reflective night.
A theatre group treats a cat as a lucky influence. They observe superstitions from the restoration era amid socialist and problem play tensions. The actors cheer when the cat appears and react with heightened joy if the animal seems to approve of rehearsals.
A Kansas editor once advertised losing his path and asking readers to save him. Weeks later he reports no finish to his pursuit and claims the ad campaign proved profitable, asserting advertising pays. The piece comments on belief in talent and the power claimed by ads.
A settlement ends a wage dispute with Chicago street car workers and surface traction firms. The proposed three and a half year contract raises old workers to 28, 29, and 30 cents per hour over its term, totaling about a 1 million dollar increase in wages. New hires progress more slowly, with phased raises leading to 27 cents after one year.
Investigations before Secretary Ballinger and Commissioner Dennett target thousands of acres in Alaska coal fields accused of fraudulent entries. Nearly 500 coal entries allegedly involved in unlawful combinations. Hearings to begin soon with top General Land Office lawyers. railroad firms in the East accused of delaying action to influence Congress.
After wife leaves Albert Burt, he dies by his own hand in Mineola Iowa. Mrs Burt returns home and discovers two thousand one hundred nineteen dollars hidden in the garret rafters, prompting a broader search for more cash.
Montreal report states the Canadian Minister of Mariner announced a government plan to realign maintenance of the fleet and repair dock facilities. The address outlined steps to bolster maritime operations and shore infrastructure.
Secretary of the interior hia at Seattle near clash with Secretary ge over law on forest reserves. Gifford Pinchot and other officials debated policy and administration at the meeting.
The Grand Army of the Republic completed occupation of Salt Lake City on Monday with veterans seizing key points as tourists joined large crowds. Edgar Lipscomb, commander in chief of the Sons of Veterans, attended arrivals and a reception, while railroads ferried many visitors with ample hotel rooms and two camp fires lit for gatherings.
Jane Addams of Chicago touted as future United States president by equal suffrage advocates. Boston chosen as starting point for a novel campaign to gain prestige, with Alice Stone Blackwell praising the Chicago woman as an ideal candidate.
The report notes rising factory demand and stronger rail and mercantile activity. Iron and steel output compares favorably with prior records, while grain movements reach over 11 million bushels at the port. Bank clearings exceed prior years, and money demand remains firm for commercial paper.
Boston suffragists endorse Miss Addams for president noting a woman could handle national duties as well as a man. Miss Blackwell cites historic women rulers as examples of capable leadership. At Hull House Chicago Miss Addams treated the question as a joke.
Daniel A. Fenton who ran the Hotel Elberton was shot on West Main Street at 2 PM by a stranger who followed him and fired. Fenton fled, the assailant shot again then killed himself after a final glance at Fenton. A prior prison term tied to a man named McBorley is referenced.
New York notes broader gains in trade and industry with cautious sentiment persisting. Improvements include increased buyer activity for fall and spring delivery, a strong government crop report, steady securities markets, and fewer idle railroad cars as winter wheat movement grows. Building remains active and business failures show a week decline from prior periods.
A fragmented market report lists price ranges across multiple cities for cattle hogs sheep and grains. It details Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Detroit Cincinnati New York prices for wheat corn oats rye hay butter eggs potatoes. Continuous OCR errors obscure some figures.
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